Every year, as part of my holiday preparation I am faced with the daunting task of packing everything ready for travel. It can be quite the challenge to get all the gifts, snow gear, and clothes home for family time. The added complexity being that we usually fly. Now I’m rarely scared of a logistical challenge, rather I tend to thrive. So humble of me, right?

With the holiday season upon us I thought, “Why put together a list of 2014 must haves for every hard–to-purchase-for-person on your list?” Rather, I’ll share my anti shopping list with you. More specifically what should you NOT buy that tricky friend or foe.