The Traditionalist Generation is made up of those people who are ages 65 and older. These people remember sacrificing for the good of the whole.

• Nostalgic items such as Moon Pies and vintage soda pop take this generation back to when they were growing up.

• They strongly believe if you "do not use it you lose it", and enjoy exercising their minds with games such as Farkle, Jacobs Ladder or Mind Boggling.

• Betty White is everywhere! She is a traditionalist that all generations know and love. Her book "Here We Go Again” is a great gift.

The age range for Baby Boomers is 47 to 65 years young. This is a group who is very short on time. Boomers still tend to be workaholics, they already have stuff, and look for experiences.

• Instead of just giving a bottle of wine, extend an invitation to dinner. Then you and your baby boomer friend can enjoy the gift as an experience together.

• Another wonderful gift is something that excites the senses. Oprah Winfrey, a baby boomer herself, encourages her listeners and magazine subscribers to journal on a regular basis.

• Gifting a journal and pen, along with a high pile blanket, a plush pillow, and even adding a head massager, will create a relaxing oasis for any baby boomer.

Gen X, whose age range is between 34 to 47 years old, saw their parents become workaholics and decided that they were going to have something new – a work/life balance.

They are interested in family, their homes, and entertaining at home with family and friends.

• Many people in this generation have children, cookbooks that incorporate cooking with kids are something these parents will enjoy.

• Hanging wall collages of photographs would be welcomed home décor, perfect for this age range.

• Since entertainment in the home is important to Generation X, miniature dessert glasses, fun and festive beverage tumblers, or a stainless steel wine tools set that will last forever are items that they will actually use.

Generation Y are the ages of 16 to 34. When this generation is asked what they would like for Christmas, 9 times out of 10 they will say money. Since money is not an appropriate gift to give others at an office party, there are plenty of other options available.

• Gift cards are both appropriate and the next best thing to cash.

• Some in this generation may or may not still live at home with their parents. Either way, they enjoy wall décor to decorate their space at home or their work space. Like Generation X, collage picture frames are fun, but look for ones that have easily interchangeable backs, or clips, so that pictures can be changed frequently. Generation Y likes to change out their pictures in their frames sometimes as often as they change their Facebook profile pictures.

• Living at home or not, they have a job, which means in Texas they most likely have a car. Another gift idea would be an Armor ALL© Gift Set with a digital gauge to read tire air pressure.

• Often this generation has been knowingly categorized as the "It's all about me!” generation, why not get them a book where they can write all about themselves? This is a book or rather a journal that allows the recipient to answer questions in a book titled "All About Me".

For hostess gifts, if you are considering a candle, choose an unscented one or LED style candles. LED candles are flameless and unscented too. A glass and carafe set is something that all generations can put to use and may not have already. It is a beautiful way to keep water by your bedside without your pets drinking it.

The Powerful Appearance audio CD for party etiquette is the gift that keeps on giving. "The Four Generations at the Office Party" is a 50-minute program on CD that explains in detail how to best interact with all generations at the office party or other festive holidays. It includes advice for keeping up-to-date on so you are prepared and make others feel welcomed and happy they attended this special event.

Always send the host of each party you attend a Thank You card that is handwritten showing you have taken the time to sit down and appreciate their hospitality. They will definitely remember you this time next year.