Most people buy presents they'd want themselves. A professional gift consultant charges $150 to help you avoid that mistake.

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Alanna Silver advises her clients on buying the perfect gift.

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I took my 5-year-old to the wrong birthday party. It taught me a lesson about the grace of strangers.

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I became a tattoo artist with my dad's support. Tattooing my family was the most meaningful gift I've given.

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Madi Ford tattooed her family over the holidays.

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We give our teenagers more experiences than gifts for Christmas. It brings us closer as a family.

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The author and her husband prefer to give their kids experiences instead of gifts for the holidays.

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I keep all of the holiday cards my loved ones send. In the future, I'll give them back in a handmade memory book.

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The author saves all the holiday cards she receives each season instead of throwing them away.

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After attending over 100 weddings, I no longer 'cover my plate.' Instead, I use 4 better methods for giving gifts.

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A lot of wedding guests give enough money to cover the cost of their meal. However, that's not always practical or doable.

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The Best Tech Gifts of 2025

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