‘Tis the season to be jolly… unless you’re one of those folks who’s feeling hassled under the pressure of finding the perfect gift on a limited budget for your entire family, your best friend’s dog and your workplace Annual Non-Denominational Secret Magical Gnome Gift Exchange recipient.

But hey, don’t feel overwhelmed – the perfect gift is always in reach. And we’re here to help you find it by finding easy solutions to…

3 common Gifting Challenges

1. I hate the mall, I hate crowds, and the holiday shopping process makes me want to throw a popcorn ball at someone.
2. I want to get thoughtful gifts for everyone, but time is money and I’m short on both.
3. That guy is impossible to buy for. Like seriously impossible.

Sound about right? No worries: we have answers.

1 : The Holiday shopping scene turns me into the Grinch

Crowded holiday shopping centers aren’t for the faint of heart. So why go there? You can find gifts for the entire family in the CafePress Marketplace, and that includes the dog. Save on shipping by having everything sent to you; alternatively, avoid lugging packages through airport security by having gifts shipped directly to their recipients. Either way, you can sit in the comfort of your own home, skip the crowds and shop in your underwear. We won’t judge you.

2 : Time is Money, and I’m short on both

‘Tis true: finding a thoughtful gift requires… well, thought.  And that can require a lot of legwork.  But since CafePress has 175 million+ items all based around people’s interests, chances are that you can save yourself time by thinking about your gift recipient’s hobbies, passions and lifestyle.

Remember, it’s the content of the t-shirt or mug that’s meaningful; the actual product is a canvas that allows for self-expression.  So focus on hobbies, passions and interests – then think about your budget and what exact product works within it.  Most our merchandise is $25 or less, and we even have millions of gifts around the $10 mark.  So don’t worry – there’s something in there that fits your budget and your gift recipient’s wish list.

The more modifiers you use on a search, the more time you save.  If you know your sister loves her dog, think about what kind of dog she has.  Then think about her own personal style.  A search like “Boston Terrier Retro” is going to be a lot more manageable than “Dog.”

3 : That guy is impossible to shop for

We all have that person on the list that seems Ungiftable – and to that end, we’ve come up with The Ungiftables, a series of archetypes that frighten even the most intrepid of shoppers.

Thing is, nobody’s truly ungiftable.  Even an easily-sunburned nudist can find something great at CafePress, and that means that your Ungiftable is truly only a few mouse clicks away from the perfect present.

If you have an extra-special gifting challenge that needs addressing, you’re welcome to take part in our Ungiftables Challenge 2008.  We can help you find that perfect gift for anyone on the list, so bring it on.

So, to sum up: finding the perfect, thoughtful gift is easier and less painful than a root canal.  Really.  And it’s a lot cheaper, too.