The holiday season is here and many of us are scrambling to find the best gifts for our loved ones! Some people are easier to find gifts for than others. We also all have our own shopping styles!
These holiday shopping habits have inspired American Express to create the holiday gifting personality program. This helps you find your “holiday gifting personality” as well as provide tips on how to better manage your money and spend smarter during the holidays. I’m kind of finding I’m a shop for myself and a going overboard type of shopping personality!
In support of this program, American Express has challenged me to find the perfect holiday gifts for my family using my Zync Membership Rewards points – 150,000! Of course, I was up for this challenge especially since it doesn’t involve going to any actual stores – especially since I hate to shop in actual stores! Ask my family, my attention span lasts maybe 2 hours!
Let’s say you have an adult man, maybe even a dad to shop for. One that is possibly really impossible to think of great gifts for. Hmmmm….if you are someone like that in my life, maybe you shouldn’t be reading this post! ;)
In my experience, buying for them gets easier and more difficult. Easier because they want less presents. Harder because they want more expensive presents!
There are more ways to use your American Express points than just by redeeming for items. You can also use it for travel, sporting events, towards your American Express charges, and more. You can see all the ways to redeem your points here.
The Handyman or Wann-a-be Handymans will love the Dewalt Drill Kit.
Sports fan will love the Sports Memorabilia selection. Too bad we already have a signed helmet of our favorite quarterback:
I love my Kindle and I’m guessing someone on your list who loves books will love a Kindle too:
Still have no clue? Use your points to purchase a American Express Gift Card and they can decide! Starting at 10,000 points.
American Express even has a holiday guide to help you spend your points and find the perfect gifts for your loved one!
It gets better yet, though! In the spirit of discovering how you all shop for holiday gifts, you’ll have a chance to win a $100 retail gift card courtesy of American Express! To enter, visit the American Express Facebook page and take the Gifting Quiz and discover your personality. Then let me know what type of gifter you are by including the result in the comments of this (and my other challenge posts). At the end of the contest, I’ll select one lucky reader (at random) to receive the gift card. It’s a simple as that!
How to Maximize Your Reward Points & Earn Efficiently
- Gift Cards start at just 1,000 points. Favorites like Gap, Old Navy, Bath & Body works are available starting at just 1,000 points.
- Save points with great deals on select rewards like electronics, travel, entertainment, home accessories, and new items are added on a regular basis.
- If you need something fast, choose reward certificates or gift cards, which can be delivered via email in 3 hours or less. Look for the “e-reward” logo below participating partners.
- Expedite Shipping with select partners such as Apple and Garmin for guaranteed 3 business day delivery for $10 additional charge.
This post was sponsored by American Express. All opinions are my own. Read more about my Disclosure Policy.
Rachel G
I’m a creative gifter who’d love to win this giveaway!
Rachel G
Guess this giveaway is still going?!?! I’m a creative giver. :)
Liz
I’m a “last minute gifter”!
Rachel G
I’m a creative gifter!
Emily
I’m a creative gifter! I like to stretch my money and get something personal but practical to give!
Amanda Biel
I am a self gifter… oops, :P
DAWN MAY
I’m a creative gifter.
Doug
I’m a self-gifter. Is that a bad thing?
Tawnya Sather
I am an over gifter
Amy A.
I’m a creative gifter!
lisa
creative gifter.
Nancy
I’m an Over Gifter.
Vickie Heydenreich
I am an Over-Gifter!!!
AQHorse
The quiz said last minute gifter, but I buy things all year to avoid the last minute.
jennifer horn
I’m a creative gifter.
Kasey
Over gifter :)
Laci W.
I am a Creative Gifter
michelle
Always thinking of creative gifts
Donna B.
I’m a Creative Gifter.
mrs b
I am “creative” gifter
mbaldrees at yahoo dot com
Kim W.
I’m an over gifter. : )
Hannah Long
I’m an over-gifter. :)
Krystal Colon
I’m the Creative Gifter!
Donna
I’m a creative gifter! And I really am too!! Making other people happy with the right gift is important to me. Life needs more happy moments!!
nikki wilson
I am a creative gifter.
twilson107 at cox dot net
Pamela
I’m a creative gifter.
pamela.berube @ gmail.com
deanna
it’s says I’m an over gifter
xoxoxo
Wendy
I am an over gifter, but I already kinda knew that! :)
frugalhomeschooler at gmail dot com
lizi Serrano
i’m a creative gift giver! lizi serrano / mustang203@msn.com
Lori S
I am a creative gifter.
Thanks!
Becky M
I am a creative gifter!
Sarah
I am a You’re a Creative Gifter
sugardipes1 at aol dot com
Kimberly
I’m a Last Minute Gifter.
Dana
Creative gifter
Jennifer
I’m a self gifter!….Hmmmm….LOL
kait
I’m a creative gifter
Karen Shoemaker
It says I am over gifter!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Mary Gardner
My result was creative gifter.
Pollyana
I am a Creative Gifter. I love it!
Denise P.
I’m a “creative gifter”.
Melissa M.
scrolling down the comments everyone else is a “creative gifter” i however go “You’re a Self Gifter” :( haha
Laura DeLuca
I’m a creative gifter.
april yedinak
I am a creative gifter
ape2016(at)aol(dot)com
Barb S.
Creative Gifter!
Ashley Mott
I’m a self-gifter. Based on the description AMEX gave me, I’d say the quiz crafter does not truly understan bargain hunting! If I see 2 for 1, they had better believe it is “one for me” and “one for them!”
At least I’m not like Bugs Bunny. 1 for you. 1 for me. 2 for you. 1,2 for me. ….
Deanna G.
I’m a “Creative Gifter.”
Liz
I’m a Last Minute gifter!
Rebekah F.
I am a creative gifter!! :)
Deana
CREATIVE GIFTER
Ashley I
I’m a Self Gifter,does that mean I give to myself,lol thats not true,I always put others before myself. Merry Christmas !
Amanda Biel
You’re a Self Gifter
With all the great holiday sales this time of year, it’s easy to spend a small fortune on yourself while shopping for others. The trick is to resist getting yourself a gift by checking off everyone on your list first and then rewarding yourself for a job well done through the American Express Membership Rewards® program.
Melissa S
I am a Creative Gifter. A frugal one…but yes, yes I am.
Tammy L
I am a Creative Gifter. You’re the one who likes to create a one-of-a-kind gift for your friends and family. Look for ways to create a memorable experience for your loved ones this holiday without doubling the time and effort you tend to spend on gift giving each year……
Jessica B
Like many bargain blog readers, I am also a “creative gifter”
Lydia
I’m a Creative Gifter
Loralee
I’m a creative giver. ;)
Julia
I’m a self-gifter – probably not a good thing!
Sarah S.
I am an over gifter. I believe it as I started wrapping all my kids presents tonight. lol
Stefanie
Creative gifter
shunt6 at gmail dot com
Beth
I’m a Creative Gifter.
Catherine
Creative gifter
Karla
I’m a Creative Gifter.
Shari S.
I’m a creative gifter!!! (:
Tara L
I am a creative gifter
Rochel
Overgifter!!
Kristen S.
No surprise here- I’m a Last Minute Gifter!
MichelleS
I’m a last minute gifter, which is true this year lol.
Stacey Waddell
I am an overgifter, but that’s not a surprise lol
Betsy Hoff
It says I’m an “over gifter!” I’m in denial about that :)
Amanda Y.
I’m an over-gifter it says (and I think it’s accurate!)
NJJ
I’m a creative gifter–describes me to a T! :)
Milcah
My results:
YOU’RE A CREATIVE GIFTER
Jitka
I am a creative gifter:) Thank you.
ACMommy
Results: A Creative Gifter…but this year I sure feel more like a Over Gifter! LOL! :-P
Jodi
A creative shopper; I would love to win this!!!
Charlotte
Creative gifter!
April
Yep, still a Creative Gifter.
For those hard to shop for people? Think outside the box. Unusual gift ideas can come from unusual places like BBC America Shop or PBS catalog – there might be a special show or memorabilia they might like. Even something really different like a special puzzle from Bits and Pieces.
Kaylan
It says I’m a creative gifter…I hope that’s true!
traci s
it says i am a , You’re an Over Gifter
Jennifer M
I’m a creative gifter. :)
Ashley H.
Hmmm, I’m a creative gifter :)
Ellen C.
I’m a creative gifter. Thanks!
Tabathia B
I am a self gifter
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tina M
I’M A SELF GIFTER
Kasey
I am an over gifter – not a shock :)
Becky Horn
YOU’RE A CREATIVE GIFTER
You’re the one who likes to create a one-of-a-kind gift for your friends and family. Look for ways to create a memorable experience for your loved ones this holiday without doubling the time and effort you tend to spend on gift giving each year by using your American Express Card to get access to advance ticket sales and much more.
sweokgrl@gmail.com
Candice
Im a creative gifter. who would have thought :)
Mami2jcn
I’m a last-minute gifter.
Nicoline
I didn’t know. :P
You’re an Over Gifter
Your generous spirit and desire to get something for everyone is one of the things people love about you. The challenge is that your generosity can sometimes get you in trouble if you don’t have a spending plan to keep that growing gift list in check. Take advantage of some great tools to help manage and track holiday spending like American Express® Money Manager.
Selene M.
I’m a Creative Gifter.
Janet F
I am an Over Gifter.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
nicole kaplan
i am a creative gifter
Terri P.
My results: “You’re a Creative Gifter”. Thanks!
tmp95 at comcast dot net
Thabal
‘You are a creative gifter’. Thanks for the giveaway.
Sharon
I am a creative gifter. :)
Merry Christmas!
Barbara M
I’m a Creative Gifter!
Thank you.
barbara dot montyj at gmail dot com
Lesli
I’m A SELF GIFTER – that doesn’t sound right. lol
Stephanie
I’m a creative gifter ;)
Sarah
I’m a Creative Gifter!
Mitchell Wischmann
I’m a creative gifter.