1)Gift bags filled with small gifts are always a favourite.This could be an ideal alternative if you are not good at wrapping presents.

2)If you don't know the recipient very well,consider giving food.Homemade food is becoming something of a rarity these days.

3 Gift certificates can be personalised.When you get that,try to personalise by getting a gift certificate from a store that is interest-specific.

4)Try to get something parctical.Instead of having a fancy purse with little space inside,try getting a purse with a lot of space inside.