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This time of year is so busy for us with birthdays and the such and I find that it gets ever harder as the years go by to choose gifts for people. I like to try and buy thoughtful gifts. Here are some of my top tips for choosing the perfect gifts.
What are their hobbies and interests?
Tailoring a gift to someone’s hobbies and interests is always a go-to for me, and even better if you can make up a hamper of goodies. I tend to try and get a box from a supermarket (the small fruit and veg boxes are perfect for this) and wrap in some nice paper. I then try and fill the box with items. For example, for a keen gardener then some new gloves, seeds, a pretty pot etc would go down well. For a crafter then something linked to their craft of choice, such as a needlebook, needle minder or other accessories. Add in a few chocolates and you’ve got a great, thoughtful gift ready to go.
Treat to a Meal
If your finances stretch to it, then why not take the lucky recipient out for a bite to eat? A local cafe for lunch or a restaurant for dinner guarantees some quality time with your friend or loved one and means that you will definitely get together to do something; if you’re anything like me you’ll find it easy to prioritize other things than dinner out. Gifting a meal out means you will both make the time to make it happen.
Look for something personalized
How about getting something personalized for the recipient? Wanapix offers a wide range of personalized items from glasses and mugs to games such as Dobble and Ludo. Gifting truly unique and personalized item shows thought and consideration. SItes such as Wanapix are easy to use and you follow the steps to add in the personalized aspects and then wait for it to arrive. You can also link this to my first idea and look for an item linked to your friend’s hobbies and interests. An avid reader might enjoy a personalized bookmark. A crafter might enjoy a keep-sake box to store their bits and bobs in.
Group Together with Other Friends and Family
If you know your recipient would like a particularly large or more expensive item then why not see if some other friends and family might want to contribute with you. Often we can find it hard to spend money on ourselves, especially as we get older and have other competing demands on our finances, but if you were to group together as a group of friends then your money pooled together might get you closer to a big gift for you intended recipient. It makes much more sense than all buying smaller things that might not be as well loved.
Finding the right gift can often be a challenge but I hope the above had given you some ideas and inspiration!
