I actually do a lot more homemade gifts than purchased. That being said, I like to give what people want/need. My brother gives things things that HE would like to get...
This year, though, Chad and I decided to just get each other a couple of little things and go to as many musicals as we want next year
For my family/friends, I will either make them something or get them something they're interested in. IE my girlfriend is a huge
Iron Man fan, so she's easy to shop for, lol. She doesn't NEED anything we get her, but it is stuff she wants (she just doesn't know it yet! LOL)