Can't find the perfect holiday gift? Some people hire personal shoppers to help

By Hosts

Published December 23, 2025 at 4:43 AM EST

Struggling to find the perfect holiday present? Some gift-givers turn to personal shoppers to take the pressure off of gift giving.

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