My Top 3 is a weekly post where I count down three things I love in a random category. This week, we’re looking at my top three kinds of gifts to give.

Everywhere you look there is a gift guide. (Why are they so addictive to read?) This is not a gift guide, per se. This is a look at the general kinds of gifts I like to give. In these categories, there is usually something for everyone on my list.

Gifting can be hard. Not only do you have to consider the recipient, you have to think about budget, shipping, and timing. The logistics of gifting are complicated, particularly during the high holiday season when you never know what could throw off a shipping or production schedule.

I really like giving gifts. I love finding just the right thing for the right person. I also want to make sure that the receiver gets as much out of it as I do. (Stayed tuned for the Wrap on Sunday for a link to a podcast all about the psychology of gifting.) I don’t always hit the mark of giving a good gift (sorry for that griddle pan for our first dating anniversary, honey), but I get really close most of the time.

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