In an attempt to buy the perfect gift for one and all, we can fall into the all too familiar trap of spending till it's gone. So before we break the bank let's consider the situation, and create some holiday alternatives. Let's think about the people that we buy for. Before you make all of these purchases for the people on your list, ask yourself three questions. If you cannot come up with a reason, then don't buy it.
People can see through the false offering of gifts.
It may also be the wrong gift for the wrong person. Search around until something special attracts you, makes you think of the person associated with that gift. Don't buy something just to have it over with. If the gift truly represents the emotion attached to the spirit of the season then the answer will be yes. You should then go to question number two.