I find that some family members/friends receive specific, "special" gifts from me.
Example, one of the gifts to my Stepson and DILaw this year are
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WIF2T7C(Classic Creator) iRonsnow Solar Emergency NOAA Weather Radio Dynamo Hand Crank Self Powered AM FM WB Radios 3 LED Flashlight 1000mAh Smart Phone Charger Power Bank(Red)
They will understand and appreciate the self reliance these gifts will provide them.