by Theo Chester

Created on: January 29, 2008   Last Updated: August 06, 2009

When we're faced with buying that perfect gift for that hard to buy for person, some of us will throw our arms up in the air, and shrug our shoulders in frustration. There are also those of us who look helplessly toward the heavens expecting an answer to drop from the sky, when we ask, "What am I going to buy?" Certainly, we all have friends and family members who seem to have all of the necessary, as well as unnecessary, fringe benefits that life has to offer.

Many of these folks we know have just about every item ever made that plugs into an electric socket and then some. If they need something, they buy it. Simply put, when they want something they buy it. Then there are those we know, that have specific tastes and might not like what we would want to give them at all.Now, it's your awesome responsibility to honor this person on a special occasion with a gift that they will treasure. If you're thinking that you can't possibly afford to give a present that will wow them, you're wrong. Money can't buy everything, or so we're told. The cost of a gift for that difficult to buy for person is not at all the issue. What does make a gift memorable is the thought. The true beauty in gifting is the sentiment that comes along with the present.When you think of gifting a hard to buy for person, as well as anyone for that that matter, first and foremost, you have to put yourself right into their head. Consider their likes and dislikes.

Is your friend a foodie? Great! Their love of food opens the door to a vast amount of gift giving options. Betty Crocker was oh so right when she said "Nothing says loving like something from the oven." If you're a cook that's a real advantage.Giving someone home baked treats in creative gift packaging is always a welcome gift. You may want to create your own gift certificate for them to redeem when they could have you cook a meal. Or, you could surprise them on a weekend morning by delivering a tray filled with croissants, sweet rolls, jams, complete with a breakfast casserole, mimosas and the New York Times. If the weather's right, fill up a picnic basket to the brim with their favorite wine, cheese, breads and chocolates in a beautiful basket or hamper and leave it on the doorstep. A tray of muffins, cookies and scones with a bag of gourmet coffee delivered to their office is a welcome surprise.

Little indulgences make big gifts. If the person is an avid reader, then consider giving them an unusual bookmark. You can never have too

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