Christmas is less than a week away and you still haven’t found that perfect gift for him or her?  Procrastinating is easy to do when there are so many distractions in today’s world such as computers, television, cell phones and other electronic devices. If you frequently procrastinate you are not alone. A recent 10 year long study conducted by a Canadian industrial psychologist found that nearly 25% of Americans procrastinate on a regular basis.

Now that you have decided to take action by searching for gift ideas, take a second to read up then get out there and buy a gift for that special someone. Healthy Financial Habits has compiled a short list of five unique gift ideas for him or her.

Gym membership- Has your significant other mentioned the idea of getting into shape in the new year? If so then you may want to consider a giving them a month trial membership to a gym. Giving this gift could ultimately result in giving the gift of many more years of health and happiness.

Weekend getaway- Plan a weekend getaway for the two of you. Plan your getaway for the beginning of January so that it doesn’t seem so far away. Make reservations and plan out your entire trip. It’s up to you to figure out a way to present your gift.

Magazine subscription- If you are with someone you should know what their interests are. Is he a techie? Get him a year subscription to PC Magazine. Is she into food, home and gardening? Set her up with a subscription to Southern Living Magazine.

Photo album – Create a photo album using the editing software on your computer or use online photo editing software. Take all of your special holiday memories and bundle them into a custom made album. Crafting a gift is always a sure winner.

Concert/ musical tickets – Is he or she into theater? How about concerts? Purchasing event tickets is a great gift for anyone. This can also be a excellent gift for yourself if you select an event in which you share a common interest.

Before you take that dreaded trip to the mall and spend all of your money on a meaningless gift consider our unique gift ideas. Visit Healthy Financial Habits for more great unique gift ideas this holiday season.

Author: Allen Dukes