It’s Christmas Eve eve.  Santa is making his list and checking it twice.  You are also checking your list and everyone is done, except that one person, right?

There is always someone who you just can’t shop for at Target or Best Buy because maybe that someone has everything already.  Or maybe you are plum out of Christmas gift cash, or maybe you can’t find a gift from a store that holds the sentiment you want to express.

Either way…it’s not too late to do a little brainstorming to find the best gift from the heart.  Yes, from the heart.

After all, those are the gifts that are most treasured and remembered for years to come.  I’ve compiled a list of the 10 best gifts from the heart, for you, in case you are suffering from a prechristmaschaositis, a common condition many people experience during the craze of the holidays!

I hope these ideas help you to find that special gift for that special someone.

1. The Gift of Life. Do you and your spouse want a baby but have been holding back because the timing never seems right? Well, the timing will probably never be right. Life is short and tomorrow is not a guarantee so stop fanatically putting your ducks in a row…and just do it! Your spouse will be relieved that someone is just making a decision already. On Christmas morning, hand your spouse a little note…letting her know you are giving her…the gift of life.
2. The Gift of Service. Do you have a friend or relative who just needs a hand! Offer to help with something…maybe babysitting, mowing the lawn, running an errand. Let them know in a sweet holiday card followed by a verbal confirmation so they know you mean it!
3. The Gift of Friendship. Do you know someone who could use a friend? Maybe someone who doesn’t have family to spend the holidays with or maybe someone who could use a bud to get a cup of coffee with? Befriend someone. It will make someone’s day, and probably yours as well.
4. The Gift of Listening. Has someone been trying to get your attention? Have you been too busy to really listen? Why don’t you offer to spend some private, quality time with this person.  And just listen.
5. The Gift of Love. I’m really referring to sex here but didn’t want to be dirty.  Life gets sooo busy and it’s the love-makin’ that often gets the backseat (no pun intended) to other priorities.  No better time, like the present.  Give your hubby a little IOU, wrapped up in a big box…that would be kinda cute and funny (unless he’s expecting a flat screen tv or something).
6. The Gift of Laughter. Laughing adds minutes to our life.  Do you know someone who could use a good laugh? Do you know any good jokes or stories? Perhaps and old inside joke? Put it down on a handmade Christmas   card, and be there when you give it to him or her.
7. The Gift of Wisdom. We can all use a little wisdom from time to time.  Offer a helpful thought or insight to someone you care about.
8. The Gift of Relaxation. You can get creative with this one, just depends on who the recipient is…offer your spouse a neck massage or a 1 hour hot bubble bath with a glass of wine.  Or even offer your babysitting service to a friend so she can get her nails done.
9. The Gift of Food. Sugar cookies, pecan pie, 7 layer bars or even the whole holiday meal…whatever you have time for!  Everyone likes food, but not everyone has time to prepare it…give the gift of food and you are guaranteed a smile.
10. The Gift of You. This can be anything.  Be a better spouse, propose to your girlfriend, visit your grandmother in the hospital, make amends with your estranged parent (if they deserve it).  Giving yourself to someone who loves you, is the best gift you can give.

No excuses now…none of these gifts cost anything but your heart (and maybe a little time)! Good luck with your brainstorming…I know you can do it!  Happy holidays to you and your loved ones…and remember the best gifts are the ones from the heart!

Oh and btw…the super cute Santa holding that little baby is my hubby.  That’s not our baby though, but that’s the gift I want most!

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