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The GuideLive gift guide for (almost) everyone in your life

There's no easy way to say this, but there's a very good chance you need to step up your gift-giving game.

If you're the type of person who thinks socks are a stellar present and buys Starbucks gift cards in bulk, it's time to start impressing everyone you know with fresher gift ideas. Scroll through this list of epic present options for just about every type of person, then let the compliments roll in.

You're welcome.

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For family and friends

Your siblings

In theory, buying gifts for your siblings should be the simplest task of all. In practice, that's not always the case. Despite having lived with them longer than any roommate you've ever had and, y'know, being blood relatives, buying gifts for siblings can make for a high-pressure situation. You should know them way better than anyone else does. Go for practical gifts they'll love:

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  • Leather cardholder from Miansai -- $85
  • MVMT chronograph watch -- $135
  • Origins Superstar Minis skincare gift bundle -- $35

Your parents

Give the gift of relaxation to the people who raised you through your terrible twos and puberty. It couldn't have been easy.

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For your significant other

Get away from it all with someone special in one of Hotel Zaza's private bungalows. Once you...
Get away from it all with someone special in one of Hotel Zaza's private bungalows. Once you check in, you may never want to leave.

Say "I love you" with a romantic getaway in the city, a piece of sparkling jewelry, or a heart-pounding joyride.

  • A night's stay in one of Hotel Zaza's private bungalows -- various prices depending on date(s)
  • Diamonds By The Yard necklace from Tiffany & Co. -- $275
  • Exotic car driving experience with DriveXotic -- prices start at $185
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For your coworkers

Avoid shopping at Yankee Candle or Bath and Body Works. Instead, impress your coworkers with gifts everyone will be scrambling for at the office's white elephant gift exchange.

For friends

Opt for practical presents that will get plenty of use. When possible, avoid items that come in sizes so as to minimize the chances of giving a gift that requires an exchange.

  • Classic alpaca cape from Cuyana -- $195
  • Starbucks matte black stainless steel tumbler -- $25
  • Jimmy Fallon for J.Crew Pocket Dial iPhone case -- $48

For your grandparents

Treat grandma and grandpa to dinner and a movie at LOOK Cinemas. They'll be so excited to...
Treat grandma and grandpa to dinner and a movie at LOOK Cinemas. They'll be so excited to spend time with you, they might even let you pick the flick.(Kye R. Lee)

Despite the generation gaps, grandparents are often the easiest people to buy for. In their eyes, it really is the thought that counts, so think of the people and things they love most when you're buying. (Hint: you're probably near the top of that list.)

Give them a personal photo for their home, share snapshots with them via a sleek new iPad you'll teach them to use, or simply take them out for some quality one-on-one time.

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  • Framed photo of you and your grandparent(s) from Michaels -- $25 for frame, photo must be printed or purchased elsewhere
  • iPad mini 2 from Apple-- $269
  • Treat them to dinner and a movie at LOOK Cinemas -- various prices depending on time of day and day of the week

For the proud Dallasite

If you know someone that lives and breathes all things D-FW, fan their flame with these Dallas-centric gifts.

  • Texas-shaped necklace with diamond in Dallas from Charm & Chain -- $170
  • Build-your-own six-pack of local beers from Spec's (not all locations offer build-your-own six-packs, so call ahead to check with your closest location) -- various prices depending on which beers you choose
  • DTX t-shirt from Matrimoney Clothing Co. -- $32
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For the out-of-towner

Show non-Texans what they're missing; provide them with products from these Lone Star State institutions.

  • Texas candle from Society by Jackson Vaughn -- $26 for 50 hours of burning time; $36 for 90 hours of burning time
  • Joe T. Garcia's salsa -- $2.71 per 16 oz. jar (available in the restaurant) or $50 for a case of 12 16 oz. jars (available on joets.com)
  • Angelo's BBQ sauce -- $3.50 per bottle
The best things come to those who wait, right? You pay for his first trunk from Trunk Club,...
The best things come to those who wait, right? You pay for his first trunk from Trunk Club, then watch his eyes light up when the goodies come in the mail later.(Courtesy of Nordstrom)

For the fashion-forward friend

Don't be concerned about shopping for the style conscious; at the heart of their love for fashion lies a desire for anything that can be considered zeitgeist. Keep them on the cutting edge with these splendid sartorial gifts.

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  • Dwyane Wade pocket square from The Tie Bar -- $15
  • Pay for their first (or next) box at Trunk Club or Stitch Fix -- various prices depending on how many items the recipient keeps
  • Piper sunglasses from Warby Parker -- starting at $95

For the social butterfly

This sexy cocktail shaker will stand out on your friend's bar.
This sexy cocktail shaker will stand out on your friend's bar.(KC Slagle)

This type of person seems to have it all, so shopping for them can be tricky. But if you know someone with a fancy for hosting parties, a schedule that needs some serious organizing or a penchant for downloading the latest social media and photo editing apps, these gifts have you covered.

  • Copper-plated cocktail shaker from Cocktail Kingdom -- $70
  • iTunes gift card from Apple (redeemable at the App Store, iTunes Store, iBooks Store, or Mac App Store) -- available online in increments between $25 and $120
  • Kate Spade 2016 monthly agenda -- $36
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For the collector

If you're shopping for someone with a curator's eye, try gifting them something that will up the intrigue of their home or work space.

Sure, Cowboys tickets can get a bit pricey, but now you have an excuse to go to a game AND...
Sure, Cowboys tickets can get a bit pricey, but now you have an excuse to go to a game AND you feel good about yourself for treating someone else.(Fort Worth Star-Telegram / Max Faulkner)

In case that wasn't enough...

For everyone else

If none of these fit the bill, perhaps these will:

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No matter what's inside, your recipient will love opening this iconic little blue box.
No matter what's inside, your recipient will love opening this iconic little blue box.(Paul Sakuma)