Christmas gift ideas for the person that’s hard to shop for

Christmas gift guide hard to shop for
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Believe it or not, we are already in mid December which means that Christmas is right around the corner. 

Arguably the hardest thing about Christmas is figuring out what to buy for all the important people in your life. And what makes this even harder, are the people who are impossible to shop for. 

The good news is, we are here to do the hard work for you. With a curated gift guide full of ideas perfect for the people who have everything and want nothing!

Experience based gifts

Instead of buying something materialistic, why not give the gift of an experience? This is something that someone probably wouldn’t think to buy for themselves but could be a once in a lifetime opportunity. 

 Groupon

People enjoying meals at Sydney Harbour Waterfront Dining Experience from Groupon

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Choose from a wide range of gift options from Groupon, from dining experiences to Gold Glass Movie tickets to pampering sessions, there's something for everyone!

Or if you are having trouble choosing, why not buy a Groupon gift card so they can choose their own gift? 

Lots of these options are also on sale at the moment so you may even be able to get a great deal.

Red Balloon

Red Balloon haloumi cheese making class with included bubbles

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Red Balloon offers a wide range of experiences, from cooking classes to hot air balloon rides and everything in between!  

(The available experiences will differ depending on the location of the person you are shopping for.) 

If you’re overwhelmed by the range of choices, you could also buy a gift from Red Balloon which gives the receiver the flexibility to choose an experience themselves.

Adrenaline

Hot air balloons flying over a field

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Adrenaline has a range of experiences including exciting experiences suited to those who love a thrill.  

Adrenaline is also having a Christmas sale which means that you save up to 20% on multiple adventures!  

You can also opt for a gift voucher if you’re not sure which adventure to choose.

Food subscriptions

The delicious gift that keeps on giving… a food subscription!  

A subscription to a food service is the perfect gift for a busy person in your life who doesn’t have time to cook every night. 

HelloFresh 

Most of us have heard of the meal kit delivery service, but did you know that they sell gift cards? 

A gift card from HelloFresh is quick and easy to organise and it allows the receiver to choose their own meal kits and have them delivered whenever they want!  

A $75 gift card will feed 2 people for 3 nights and is the perfect intro to HelloFresh for someone who may already be tossing up whether they want to try it. You can also buy gift cards worth $90., $125 or $160. 

EveryPlate 

Similar to Hello Fresh, a gift card from EveryPlate will allow your loved one to pick which delicious meal options they would like and have the meal kits delivered to their door.  

 You can choose between a $50, $70, $80 and $115 gift card. A $70 gift card will feed 2 people with 5 meals.

Gift hampers

A gift hamper is an easy but thoughtful gift. There are so many different hamper options you can choose from depending on what your loved one likes.  

Gourmet Basket

Red wine and nibbles hamper

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Gourmet Basket has a large range of gift hampers to choose from, from chocolate hampers for the sweet tooths, to gourmet food and wine hampers to pamper hampers featuring bath robes, sparkling wine and chocolate, there is something for everyone. The best bit is, the hamper will be delivered for you so you don’t even have to do any of the work!

The Hamper Emporium

Self care & mulburry silk hamper

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Another great choice to find the perfect hamper for your loved one. From gourmet hampers featuring luxury wines and champagnes to cheese hampers, hampers made up of sweet treats and self care hampers, there is something here for everyone!

Streaming subscriptions

Most people have at least one subscription to a streaming service but the cost of this can add up. Why not give someone a subscription to one of the best streaming services so they can stream their favourite shows without having to worry about the monthly subscription cost.

Binge 

Binge is home to a lot of original content including Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead and Euphoria. For someone who only has a subscription to one of the more mainstream platforms, a Binge gift card is the perfect gift to allow them to broaden their horizons. Even better, a Binge gift card can also be used for Kayo, so if they are more into sports, this is still a great gift. Binge gift cards come in $20, $50 and $100 amounts and you can buy them online at Woolworths.

Amazon Prime Video

You can’t buy a gift card solely for Amazon Prime video but you can buy a gift card for Amazon. This makes an Amazon gift card a very versatile gift because it can be used on a wide range of things, including to purchase something from Amazon’s store, to pay for a subscription to Amazon Prime video or to access Amazon’s music or Kindle library! So, why not give the gift of choice this Christmas with an Amazon gift card!

Disney+

If you have a Disney lover in your life who doesn’t already have a subscription to Disney+, a gift card to the streaming service is the perfect gift! The downside is that someone who already has a Disney+ subscription can’t use a gift card and the only option is for a $119.99 gift card which gives a whole year of free streaming.

Ancestry.com DNA kit

Ancestry.com DNA Testing Kit

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Who doesn’t want to know more about their ancestry? An Ancestry.com DNA kit is unique and very personal as it allows the receiver to uncover more about their heritage and hopefully find new family connections. The best part is that these kits are now on sale so you could save up to $59 on your purchase!  

Amelia Hetherington
Ecommerce Editor

Amelia is an Ecommerce Editor at Getprice who specialises in hunting down great bargains and useful discount codes across a wide variety of products and retailers, curating gift guides for all occasions, and doing the maths to calculate the top-value mobile and internet plans for a variety of needs. Her goal is to help make finding the best online discounts as easy as possible. She loves writing about major deals and sales events to help you get the most bang for you buck at sales time.