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Every year I have the same dilemma over and over again what to buy for birthday presents. Children, like my nieces and nephews can be easy. One can buy an age appropriate toy or put together a nice outfit. I know myself I always enjoy getting clothes for birthday presents for the kids, but let's face it kids do not care for this.

So the best birthday present to buy a child is a toy. I'm sure everybody has issues with buying a present for their mother in law. You can't go cheap because she will judge you. Buy something for the home and she will think it is not personal enough, buy clothes and pick out the wrong size.. Well you know what I mean... Although gift certificates are impersonal they are the easiest and best birthday presents for in-laws.

Now let's move on to your spouse or significant other. If you don't get the correct birthday present for your spouse you can be in the dog house. When buying for your wife it is always a good rule of thumb to never buy something she needs for the home for her birthday, unless she is direct and asks for it. Even if she does ask for something like that I would really suggest picking up something small too that is personal.

Although I might like that expensive vacuum cleaner for the home it is still a household item so I would feel like I got robbed out of a birthday present even though I really wanted it. If flowers were added to the present all would be fine. Gift certificates are and easy way out for getting a gift for your spouse and show that you really did not spend the time and effort to figure out what the person really wanted. If you're not sure what to get and have your mind set on buying a gift certificate then I would suggest buying one for a nail salon or spa and make a comment in the card that she deserves a break or special treatment. Can't go wrong there.

Now your parents are in a class all their own. Whatever you do don't forget to buy them a birthday present or you will never live it down. This is another category were I would skip the gift certificates. The only time I would suggest gift certificates for your parents birthday is if they live a distance or live out of state. Birthday present for parents are a big deal. I know I place a special meaning on them. Sometimes it is nice if the whole family goes in on one big birthday present that the parent has wanted to get for a long time.

These types of items go over well and don't cut a hole into your wallet. Well in the end I think we learned a lot about what type of birthday present to buy people. For a girlfriend a nice piece of jewelry always works and boyfriend, maybe a watch. But in the end birthday present you buy should be treasured by the birthday boy or girl.

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