How do you get your best gift ideas for the holidays?

For many of us, its never too early to start thinking about the holidays!  It seems that making a mental note throughout the year of great ideas for gifts (and what those on your gift list might want!) is a good way to get a jump on the holiday time craziness!  Sometimes buying in advance can give you access to best selection and even better prices!

So, we were curious, how do you get your best gift ideas for the holidays?  Please tell us what you think.  We want to know!

 

Friends and family (56.7%)

Ads/promos in the mail (15.5%)

TV ads (10.0%)

Emails from companies (4.4%)

Blogs/social media (13.3%)

How do you get your best gift ideas for the holidays?
  • Sjbutterfie By Sjbutterfie
    on Jul 21, 2009  

    I like to actually observe what they use a lot of & then I get it for them! Sometimes, I see ads that will inspire me to get maybe a simular product for them & they really seem to love it. It varies though. I also enjoy hitting up the blogs for advice because it seems like people in blogs sometimes have more creativity flowing through there veins when there writing.

  • juicygirl By juicygirl
    on Jul 21, 2009  

    I love to find different gifts that others have not seen before. Blogs are a great resource for this - there are so many great ideas out there, and its a great way to find out what different things others are giving!

  • valkyrie911 By valkyrie911
    on Jul 21, 2009  

    I try to buy things for people that they mention wanting and then seem to forget all about until opening the gift. They are usually very surprised because it is something they've always wanted but would never buy for themselves.

  • MimosaJasmin By MimosaJasmin
    on Jul 21, 2009  

    I want to suprise them with some thin that they say WOW :D