This article was originally written in 2017 and has been updated on 11/27/2020.

December is one of the busiest months of the year to go shopping, and among your friends and family there’s usually one person who is really difficult to buy for. Why not get your ‘hard-to-buy-for’ special person a gift to remember by choosing an item out of our “Best Things to Buy in December” list. We’ll even give you some ideas on who might be the right fit for the right gift!

1. Winter Apparel. This might seem like arriving too late to a party when you purchase winter apparel for holiday gifts, but this month is when items such as coats and jackets reach their most affordable cost. (And according to our calendars, winter doesn’t officially start until December 21st! There’s plenty of time to make use of those items this season.)

Best people to buy this gift for: From the “fashionista” in your life who will always welcome more blanket scarves to the littlest ones quickly growing out of their clothing options, winter clothes are a perfect gift for them! Make it a perfect gift by checking sizes first.

2. Gift Cards. When in doubt, gift cards are ideal presents for those hard-to-buy friends or family members. Purchase a gift card from one of their favorite retailers, or find a new restaurant close to their home to try a new dining experience!

Best people to buy this gift for: Anyone in your life—in fact, they’re one of the most asked for items during this season.

Our family purchases gift cards to major retail stores, like Target or Wal-Mart, for ‘Rob Your Neighbor’ gifts because they’re so versatile and popular.

3. Pajamas. We know 2020 has been year of “Constant Cozy Wear”, and you can keep that going through the month of December! This month many retailers will be discounting their holiday pajamas to clear the shelves and make room for next year’s latest trends.

Best people to buy this gift for: Anyone on your Christmas list would appreciate a warm set of pajamas! If you are planning to virtually call family this year instead of traveling, maybe gifting everyone a set of matching pajamas to wear could be fun for those holiday morning calls!

4. Toys and books. As December comes to a close, select toys and books will have even better deals than on Black Friday.

Best people to buy this gift for: Any little ones who have a list you’d like to buy for or the book enthusiast in your life.

5. Golf Clubs. Golfing isn’t on most minds in the middle of December, so it’s a great time of year to get the best deals on a set for the golfer in your life.

Best people to buy this gift for: The avid golfer always appreciates a newer set to bring out to the green, or consider purchasing a set of golf clubs for any of the younger people in your life who may show an interest in the sport.

6. Diamonds. December is one of the most popular months to propose and for good reason! This month is the biggest month for diamond sales with deals found up to 50% off.

Best people to buy this gift for: The special person in your life who should have something extraordinary. Rings, necklaces, and bracelets are all wonderful ideas.

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