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There’s always seems to be a holiday, birthday, or event right around the corner that you need to shop for, but buying gifts for friends doesn’t have to be a chore. It can be hard finding great gift ideas for friends, especially if you aren’t close to them, but it’s really nice to make a gift personal.  Even though it can be a lot of work, it shows you’re really putting in that extra bit of effort. Here are some practical and personal gift ideas you can consider or use as a jumping off point.

Gift cards are a good gift idea when you don’t know exactly what to get someone. They’ve become a standard gift when you have to get something but are not sure. Most stores now offer gift cards for purchase, so if you know your friend’s favorite store a gift card may be the best choice.

Even for the friends that are really hard to shop for everyone could use a day of relaxation. Surprise your friend or family with a spa treatment for a day of pampering. There are a lot of great coupons and deals that you can get that make an affordable gift.

You can go the practical route and get your friend something they can use at work. There are a lot of creative ideas like a personalized calendar that allow you to add photos or a message. You can also get them office breakroom supplies or some great coffee to drink at the office instead of the traditional sludge you find resting in the coffee pots of most break rooms.

If you want to give the gift of elegant dining with affordable prices get your friend a Groupon certificate. They can choose from a list of restaurants and get special deals on dining at some really amazing restaurants around the country. It’s affordable and you can get a lot of bang for your buck.

These are just a few ideas to start with, but do some researcht if you’re looking to do something special for a friend or family member. Show them how important they are to you, because it really is the thought that counts.