Airfare

Know someone who is looking to take a trip? Consider buying their airfare for them. Maybe it is paying for their visit to your house, or their trip around the world.
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Self defense class

Being able to protect yourself is important. Consider purchasing a membership to a self defense class.
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Family portrait

Do you have old photos of your ancestors posing for family portraits? In years past, families sat down for portraits, but that is no longer the case. Give someone a gift certificate for a family portrait! The gift of a family portrait with a professional photographer is a gift that will last a lifetime.
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Broadway shows

If you live close to a city that has traveling Broadway shows, tickets to the theater make great gifts. You could combine this with a dinner gift certificate to gift a complete night out.
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Everybody loves a clean car!

Everybody loves a clean car! Car wash gift certificates are a terrific gift. People don't always take time to get their car washed, but if they have a gift certificate for free car washes, you can bet they will!
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The gift of photography

With digital cameras becoming more affordable, more people are out taking pictures. The gift of photography lessons are great for everyone, from the beginner to someone who has been shooting for a long time. There is always room to improve your skills!
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Create a photo album or scrapbook

People often say a picture is worth a thousand words. Create a photo album or scrapbook for your recipient. This is great for people you don't see that often, but want to give them an update on what has happened with your family in the past year. They will look forward to receiving your gift every year!
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Computers

Computers are more accessible to people than they ever have been. Computer classes or lessons make a great gift for someone who is new to computers, but is eager to learn.
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Older gift recipients

This is a perfect gift for some of the older recipients on your list. Although it is a great gift for anyone with a house. Think about giving a certificate for snow shoveling, or lawn maintenance. These tasks can be time consuming, and challenging for most people. This is one gift that they will be happy to receive.
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Pampered

Everyone loves to be pampered. A certificate for a manicure or pedicure helps your loved one feel special. If you love them yourself, consider booking an appointment for the two of you. You'll both come out looking great, and will have spent some time together in the process!
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Yoga lessons

It's a fact. No one takes enough time to relax. Yoga lessons help your friend or loved one take some time for themselves to stretch out and relax. They'll also get in shape in the process!
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Massage gift certificate

How many people do you know that have a stressful job? Probably quite a few! Give them a massage gift certificate! An hour with a masseuse is a wonderful gift to take away the stress of daily life. Couples massages are also very popular, and could take two people off of your gift list.
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Zoo Memberships

Zoo Memberships are great for kids. Give them the opportunity to see, and learn about, animals that they don't interact with on a regular basis. It may be the best gift they receive all year!
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Personal trainers

If your friend or family member already goes to the gym or health club, help them step up their training to the next level. Sessions with a personal trainer are the perfect way to help someone out of a fitness rut. Trainers help you increase your fitness knowledge and will give you tips to exceed your fitness goals—quickly!
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Babysitting gift certificates

For the friend or family member who is in need of a night out without the kids... Offer a gift certificate for babysitting, while the happy couple enjoys a day or night out. Ask any parent and they will tell you this is one of the most thoughtful gifts they could receive!
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Get in shape

One of the most popular New Year's resolutions every year is to get in shape. Help your friend or loved one get started on a lifetime of fitness. The gift of a gym membership, and the gift of health, makes a great gift. If someone already belongs to a gym, buy them an extra month or two of membership. If someone is looking to join a gym, find out where they want to start their membership and offer to pay their first month, or their initiation fee.
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Dance lessons

Know a dancer, or someone who would love to learn to dance? Dance lessons are a great gift! If someone is already enrolled, pay for additional time for their current lessons. If they haven't started, but have always wanted to, help them take the first step!
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A gift of fresh spices

Know someone who is a fantastic chef? Give them the gift of fresh spices! Take a look at Penzey's Spices.

http://www.penzeys.com
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Gourmet chocolate

Gourmet chocolate is a great gift for the chocolate lover. We're not talking about your average candy bar! Find a local sweet shoppe, or find a gourmet shop online. They'll be glad you did!
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Wine of the month club

If you have a wine lover on your gift list, enroll them in a "wine of the month" club. This will give them some different wines to try throughout the year.
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Caffeine lover

For the caffeine lover, buy a coffee or tea basket. Consider purchasing a gourmet blend that they may not drink on a regular basis.
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Gourmet food mixes

Gourmet food mixes are a great do-it-yourself gift for your recipient.
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Mark Makers

Mark Makers—Kids can shop at the Mark Makers store for goods & services that are in need around the world. They can spread their funds among more than 40 needs and causes such as:

Vaccines
Medicine & eye care
Saving animals
Saving rain forests & coral reefs.

http://www.markmakers.org
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African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation— 60-65% of all purchases made through this site will go directly back to support AWF's important efforts to conserve land, protect species, and empower people.

http://www.awf.org
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Oxfam

Purchase a gift from Oxfam in the name of your recipient. Your donation will be used where it is needed the most—to help people living in poverty throughout the world.

http://www.oxfamamericaunwrapped.com
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Adopt an endangered animal

Adopt an endangered animal through the WWF’s Online Gift Center.

http://secure.worldwildlife.org/ogc
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Do some good!

Do some good! Make a charitable donation in the name of the recipient.
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Giving gifts that create an experience

At this time of year everyone starts thinking about buying presents. This year, focus on giving more than just a wrapped package. This month will focus on giving gifts that create an experience, not clutter.
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