Gifts of memory and experience

We all have one - that person in our lives that is the bane of the holiday gift. One who has everything. Unable to shop for, they serve to receive some schlock you snagged at the last minute when something better failed to come. They are always polished on this subject, but really - why buy a sweater when they already have a closet full of designer clothes? What can you bring to complete a house full and carefully organized antiques collection from anywhere in the world?

To save you the embarrassment of (yet) to give them something to return (or hide), or worse - a book by "coupon" free hugs, we compiled a list of the things that even these folks probably didn't. And if they do, they will be always glad to have another.

A star

If this person has everyone, but they've got something out of this world? Like a star? Non? Thought not. You can give them one, in several different ways.

You can have a star named after them, and the register star will send a certificate with details of their very own star namesake. Ideal for the narcissistic and fun for the rest of us. Pale blue dot project allows you to 'adopt' a star, and the profits will go towards funding research on this particular star - an ideal gift for the scientific spirit and the Sci-Fi geeks. Planetariums across the country allow you to adopt a star in the Planetarium and the proceeds go to support the planetarium - it is perfect for those who are interested in the participation of the community, and it's pretty cool they can "visit" their star.

An endangered species

Your gift recipient friend perhaps have all gadgets known to man, but has a tiger/elephant/polar bear? Do not believe.

Conservation groups have programs that allow you to adopt a member of an endangered species, with profits in the direction of the conservation of this species. Of course, they don't name it after the person, but most of them send a spongy stuffed animal representation of the selected species and a nice certificate. The World Wildlife Fund, Discovery.com, Defenders of Wildlife wild Hawaii all offer this type of program, and discover local conservation for an even more personal touch groups. At the end of the day, your friend gets to sit and embrace a Gila Monster plush and reflect on how it has helped because of him.

Experience

If you are close to all the difficult recipient, you know music from his bucket list. He always wanted to do that he has never had time to things. If you could do one of these things arrive, your name would go on the "legend of gifts" list forever. Experience carries a material gift whenever it creates memories (and also boast,) If you choose wisely. Swim with the dolphins, skydiving, scuba diving, car racing at the wheel, caresses of Tiger - all these experiences can be purchased, and all are elements of common bucket list. For the less adventurous, looking for things like tastings, painting classes, cruises and day spa packages. GroupOn and social life are perfect for these sorts of gifts, especially if you're on a budget.

A caveat here - are you going or not? If it's something you always talked about doing together, it's good for you to go along. But remember you give a gift here, and automatically insert you in the scenario is like saying, "here I have you something! And I got something, too! ". But do not buy a ticket and require the recipient to pay money to bring a companion, or - get a gift should not be expensive. Either buy two tickets for the recipient can choose a date (perhaps even you), or provide support as an observer (unless requested otherwise).

Don

If you really can't think anything at all this person did or did not, make a donation in their name. Choose a charitable organization that supports a cause favorite of their (not yours), write a check and send them the map. If the beneficiary gets checked on their gift to someone less fortunate, he serves them just to already have everything. If the recipient is human and has a soul, she will be touched by the gesture, and warm fuzzies ensue.

We all have one - that person in our lives that is the bane of the holiday gift. One who has everything. Unable to shop for, they serve to receive some schlock you snagged at the last minute when something better failed to come. They are always polished on this subject, but really - why buy a sweater when they already have a closet full of designer clothes? What can you bring to complete a house full and carefully organized antiques collection from anywhere in the world?

To save you the embarrassment of (yet) to give them something to return (or hide), or worse - a book by "coupon" free hugs, we compiled a list of the things that even these folks probably didn't. And if they do, they will be always glad to have another.

A star

If this person has everyone, but they've got something out of this world? Like a star? Non? Thought not. You can give them one, in several different ways.

You can have a star named after them, and the register star will send a certificate with details of their very own star namesake. Ideal for the narcissistic and fun for the rest of us. Pale blue dot project allows you to 'adopt' a star, and the profits will go towards funding research on this particular star - an ideal gift for the scientific spirit and the Sci-Fi geeks. Planetariums across the country allow you to adopt a star in the Planetarium and the proceeds go to support the planetarium - it is perfect for those who are interested in the participation of the community, and it's pretty cool they can "visit" their star.

An endangered species

Your gift recipient friend perhaps have all gadgets known to man, but has a tiger/elephant/polar bear? Do not believe.

Conservation groups have programs that allow you to adopt a member of an endangered species, with profits in the direction of the conservation of this species. Of course, they don't name it after the person, but most of them send a spongy stuffed animal representation of the selected species and a nice certificate. The World Wildlife Fund, Discovery.com, Defenders of Wildlife wild Hawaii all offer this type of program, and discover local conservation for an even more personal touch groups. At the end of the day, your friend gets to sit and embrace a Gila Monster plush and reflect on how it has helped because of him.

Experience

If you are close to all the difficult recipient, you know music from his bucket list. He always wanted to do that he has never had time to things. If you could do one of these things arrive, your name would go on the "legend of gifts" list forever. Experience carries a material gift whenever it creates memories (and also boast,) If you choose wisely. Swim with the dolphins, skydiving, scuba diving, car racing at the wheel, caresses of Tiger - all these experiences can be purchased, and all are elements of common bucket list. For the less adventurous, looking for things like tastings, painting classes, cruises and day spa packages. GroupOn and social life are perfect for these sorts of gifts, especially if you're on a budget.

A caveat here - are you going or not? If it's something you always talked about doing together, it's good for you to go along. But remember you give a gift here, and automatically insert you in the scenario is like saying, "here I have you something! And I got something, too! ". But do not buy a ticket and require the recipient to pay money to bring a companion, or - get a gift should not be expensive. Either buy two tickets for the recipient can choose a date (perhaps even you), or provide support as an observer (unless requested otherwise).

Don

If you really can't think anything at all this person did or did not, make a donation in their name. Choose a charitable organization that supports a cause favorite of their (not yours), write a check and send them the map. If the beneficiary gets checked on their gift to someone less fortunate, he serves them just to already have everything. If the recipient is human and has a soul, she will be touched by the gesture, and warm fuzzies ensue.