When you’re looking at what gifts to purchase for friends, colleagues, and loved ones, it can become tricky. You can find that you end up looking at gifts that will be re-gifted or even thrown out in the trash. Gift giving and buying becomes even trickier when you start thinking about what the recipient already has (especially if it feels like they have everything). To make gift buying and giving a lot easier and more enjoyable, you need to break down the process. Carefully consider what they would like, need, and want. Don’t just buy gifts on impulse.
Something Personal
Start by thinking about something that’s personal to them, or for them. For example, an item that they (and only they) can use. Something such as an expensive razor, or makeup. Items that can be shared with others won’t be personal. You may also want to look at personalized items too as the recipient will rarely have any of these. A personalized item for their home, or something that they can use in their daily routine will often be well received. A gift or item that is personal or personalized doesn’t have to be large, flashy, or showy. It could even be something that has been handmade by you, or by another person.
Experiences are Good.
If you don’t want to give a physical gift, then look at gifting an experience instead. A hot air balloon ride, or perhaps a trip to their favorite museum is a thoughtful and nice gift. Often giving an experience is harder than a physical gift as you have to plan the experience or day out. However, this can be good as it can show just how thoughtful you are and have been. When looking at experiences and special days, always think about the recipient. Consider what their comfort levels or boundaries are, and don’t push them too much. A positive experience can quickly turn sour if their comfort levels are pushed too much.
Top tip: Have a budget. Getting a gift for someone who appears to have everything can turn out to be a costly process, especially if you don’t have a budget in place. So, try and allocate a spending limit when purchasing gifts. A budget or spending limit will make you more comfortable, ensuring you don’t overspend.
Chocolates or A Sweet Treat
Most people have a sweet tooth, and you’ll usually find that sweet treats, or chocolate gifts are always well received. If you’re looking at purchasing chocolate or candy, you’ll want to visit www.sweetbouquet.co.uk instead of just buying a box of chocolates. Giving a bouquet of sweets and treats is something that the recipient will probably have never received before. As the item can be delivered, it also gives the element of surprise too. Especially if you can guarantee that the recipient will be in to receive the delivery. Treats including chocolate and candy can take the recipient back to their childhood or allow them to indulge in what they love.
Top Tip: If you’re not sure what their favorite treats are, then start watching what they snack on, and by talking about what they ate when they were little.
Little Pick Me Ups
Life can be stressful, hectic, and chaotic at times. Giving a gift that offers a little pick me up can be nice and thoughtful. A little pick me up could be a new reading or writing book. It could be something small and useful such as a new coffee cup or mug. It may just be a voucher or ticket to the local cinema. A little pick me up gift that can be used instantly will often be well received. Try to think about what you would like to have when you’re feeling a bit down or sad. What would put a smile back on your face?
Something to be Treasured
A lot of gifts can have short sell-by dates or short use-by dates. This can mean that they can’t be used after a certain period. Giving a gift that can be treasured and kept for many years to come doesn’t have to cost the earth. For example, you could find that a personalized trinket is something that could be treasured. A handwritten letter or note could be treasured. Or even a restored photo or picture could be held close to someone’s heart. A memory shared, or remembrance of a time or event doesn’t need to be expensive or time-consuming.
A Useful Gift
A lot of gifts are often very faddy, and they are often very useless. Items that can only be used once, or that quickly break are a waste of your money. They are also a waste of the recipient’s money. There are many useful items you can give, and these can be small or large. For example, you may want to give an item that the recipient can use at home, at work, or when they’re driving.
There might be a gadget that you can get to make their daily life a little easier. Think about what’s useful to you. When you do this, you can see what’s truly useful, and not just something you use once and throw out in the trash.
Top Tip: You can always ask the recipient what they’d like or need. Don’t be afraid to ask for feedback and guidance to ensure that your money isn’t wasted.
Flowers or Plants
Flowers are often a gift that’s well received. They can brighten up a home, and make the recipient feel appreciated. A hand-delivered bouquet of fresh flowers can last for around a week. Flowers in the home can often help cheer people up and help them feel a little bit more positive.
If you don’t fancy the idea of giving flowers as these perish quickly, then why not give a plant? A perennial houseplant or outdoor plant can be nurtured, grown, and kept for many years to come. The recipient may not often buy themselves flowers or plants, so you may find that they love this idea.
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