Having trouble figuring out what to give someone this year? Ask yourself these four questions Dave & Mandy shared this morning:

• “What’s the last thing we talked about?” People suggest gifts all the time. Did they complain about having to take a long bus ride? Buy them an app store gift card so they can download a game. They just signed up for yoga class? Buy them a yoga mat to use at home.

• “Can I tie in a nostalgic personal experience?” There’s nothing wrong with a generic gift card. But you know what’s better? A gift card to a restaurant you’ve been to together. It comes across as more thoughtful and personal.

• “What do they do regularly?” Not just hobbies or fun things. Anything. Do they brew coffee every morning? Do they like to hike? Do they have dogs? Focus on that and the right gift will come to you.

• “What’s the purpose of the gift?” Picture what they’ll do with the gift you have in mind. That’ll help make sure you’re getting them something they really can use.