I can honestly say that within my circle of friends, there is no one I would consider to have “everything”, but I’m not entirely sure what having “everything” entails. But, if such a creature existed and she was my friend, I would have no problem choosing a Christmas present for her. Let’s face it… I’m only limited by my imagination. So here are some of my imaginations.
I believe that the best gift someone can receive is the one that comes from the heart. The price tag is irrelevant. If you’re a bit creative, write a poem that expresses your gratitude for having her in your life. The number of true blue friends you have throughout your life can be counted on the fingers of one hand. Make sure he knows he’s one of them!
Buy her a book and write a personal note on the inside cover explaining why you thought of her when you bought it. Even if you don’t read it, you’ll appreciate the consideration given to it.
I’m not someone anyone would call a theatergoer, but theater tickets are always an excuse to “get going” and go out for the night. Dinner before and drinks after are of course understood!
And how about a “gift of the month”? If she is a good friend, you will know what she likes and what she doesn’t. It could be a bottle of wine, a fruit basket, a dozen muffins….again, the list is only restricted to her mind’s eye.
There isn’t a girl I know who wouldn’t appreciate a day at the spa. Even though this girl has “everything”, this particular day will belong to someone she calls a friend. You might even get an invite to tag along!
Or make a calendar! Use photos you’ve captured over the past twelve months…it could be the two of you enjoying a day of shopping, having coffee, or candid shots of your friend, your kids, whatever. That’s a gift that keeps on giving for a whole year.
In case your “friend” likes to cook, give her a handmade cookbook, maybe written by you, of your favorite recipes…maybe dishes you’ve shared or recipes you’ve researched and know you love. she would appreciate.
Make a donation in their name to a charity you recognize as one your friend is passionate about: going green, child poverty, clean water in third world countries.
If you like to knit, give her a unique knit item that you made just for her. Maybe a scarf, a trendy hat, a cool vest, gloves… use that imagination!
A more mundane but still appropriate gift for the girl who has everything is a magazine subscription. At least she won’t have to leave the house to buy it. She chooses a magazine that she knows she has bought in the past. You know her interests!
Finally, if none of these gifts whet her appetite, consider naming her a star. Now, that’s a gift that will last long after you and your friend have left this death spiral. Remember, whatever you choose, let it come from your heart. Some of the simplest gifts are the most precious.