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By GmaGoldie

It is that time of year when we start asking our loved ones what they like and don't like. When I was the high overachiever in my youth long ago, my holiday shopping was done faithfully during the summer. My goal was to purchase everything have it all completely paid for by Halloween. I wanted nothing to do with the rush during the winter season.  I didn't want the financial burden on my credit cards or the surprise of a big invoice in the month of January on my credit card statement.  

The wrapping was and perhaps always will be the last minute item but the gifts were purchased way ahead of time - purchased with much thought and care.

I took special pride in buying for my office. In recent years, online shopping has been my mainstay. Without the lines at the stores, I can now shop online quicker and easier and later in the year. I love seeing the new gift options and hunting for the perfect gift.

Buying online allows great price comparisons. Buying online saves the hassle of the lines at the stores. Buying online allows to see what other countries have to offer also. Yes, I fell in love with the James Bond like luggage tag from overseas - so sleek, so cool, very high end.

To assist you with your gift giving, I have compiled the best of the best.  If I left your favorite article out on Hub Pages, please let us a comment below.  The categories are separated so you can quickly make a glance and grab the information that you need.  Happy holidays and happy shopping!

  • Gifts for Art Lovers

  • Gifts for Children

  • Gifts for Corporate Business Associates

  • Gifts for Cat Lovers

  • Gifts for Dog Lovers

  • Gifts for Family

  • Gifts for Golf Lovers

  • Gifts for Men

  • Gifts for Spouses

  • Gifts for Travel

  • Gifts for Women

  • Gifts for Wedding

  • Gifts for Wine Lovers


Gourmet Cheese Gift Basket

Gourmet Cheese Gift Basket
Gourmet Cheese Gift Basket
Source: http://www.manhattanfruitier.com

Last holiday season, we gave friends and family a breakfast basket of gourmet bacon from Nueske's. The gift was extremely well receive. Additionally, we did not have to wrap, all we had to do was phone and give the gift recipient's addresses.

This last year, we gave gourmet cheeses in a wooden box from a local cheese shop here in Wisconsin. Again, the gift recipients were thrilled. Each box included a selection of wonderful cheeses including goat cheese from Spain and several Wisconsin varieties.

Breakfast Basket with Premier Smoked Bacon

Best Gourmet Gift Basket - Premier Smoked Bacon
Best Gourmet Gift Basket - Premier Smoked Bacon
Source: nueske

Great Gift Idea Gourmet Cheese Basket

Gourmet Cheese Gift Baskets
Gourmet Cheese Gift Baskets
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Aris Budianto 18 months ago

Thanks for the useful tips, GmaGoldie, so many stuffs here, thanks.

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GmaGoldie Hub Author 18 months ago

Aris Budianto,

'Tis the season. Hope this helps in the knocking out the shopping lists.

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kiwi91 17 months ago

Great index, I like the way you've categorized your gift guide for easy viewing/shopping. Hope the holiday season was a successful one for you!

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GmaGoldie Hub Author 16 months ago

kiwi91,

This was my first real season online and I am very pleased with what I have learned and where I am headed. Categorizing is a favorite past time of mine. I just cannot handle it when I cannot find something - hope this helps others too.

This year was great! Next year will be fantastic!

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alocsin Level 8 Commenter 3 months ago

You are certainly the go-to hubber for gifts. I like that your index puts all your related hubs in one place. Voting this Up and Useful.

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GmaGoldie Hub Author 3 months ago

alocsin,

I took the lead from the expert hubbers and researched like crazy. Admittedly, these are just fun for shopping for the best of the best. Love the "go-to hubber" - you are too kind.

Thank you so much!

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