Choose by occasion
For Christmas, start with Christmas gifts, while advent calendars make the gift-giving last through December. For other occasions, there are gift ideas for birthdays, confirmations, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day and housewarmings.
Set a budget
Budget-friendly gifts and Small gifts and gift sets make it easier to choose something thoughtful. Keyrings, pins, mugs and other smaller products can be great picks when they hit the recipient’s interests.
Little packages or ready-made sets
If you’re filling lots of little packages, advent calendar gifts and gift exchange gifts bring together smaller presents. Gift sets do the opposite, bringing together several things from the same world in one package.
The important thing isn’t finding the most generic gift. Start with what they’re into, then narrow it down by occasion and budget.