From festive seasons to special occasions, giving gifts are great ways to extend our love and affection to one another. Often times I wonder what gifting is all about or what it means to give. I like to think of giving as an unselfish concern for the well-being of others.
Gift exchange is a major part of celebrating the
holidays, but did you know the whole act of gift-giving can offer psychological
benefits? Giving a gift is a universal way to show interest, appreciation, and
gratitude.
There is the whole act of gifting which is determining what needs to be given
and making sure it fits with the person. There is an emotional lift when
searching for the gift.
Now having mentioned the benefits of gifting, one
would wonder, it could be tasking to find the right gifts especially when it
boils down to figuring out or choosing the perfect gift for a friend, relative
or loved one, exactly how to go about it. So I've narrowed down 5 amazing ways
you can select fabulous gifts, including 2 bonus tips which are my personal
favourite. so here we go:
1. SET A BUDGET
The first and right place to begin is by setting a
realistic budget. Trust me, you don't want to go searching for gifts and find
great options that you simply can't afford. If you're considering shopping
online, here are a few sites that let you set price boundaries when you are
searching for items: amazon.com and asos.com
2. CONSIDER THE OCCASION
One important thing to consider when choosing a gift
is the occasion. A gift that would be perfect for a mother in law’s birthday,
definitely won't be appropriate to be gifted or opened at a graduation
ceremony. The occasion matters a lot and usually dictates your goal for the
gift. gifts.com is good site to visit when you're faced with figuring out what
gifts to choose for different occasions.
3. FAVOURITE COLOURS
We all have our favourite colours and hues. When
choosing a gift for friend or loved one or anyone for that matter, I personally
think you can never go wrong with whatever colour you choose, as long as it's
in a particular colour the recipients already likes. That's easy right?
4. GIFT BASKET
You can choose to work with a theme if you wish to be
guided through the gift selection process. For example, newlyweds may
appreciate a gift basket full of groceries or various kitchen tools like
kitchen towels, measuring cups, cutlery set, etc. For a hospital visit, the
basket may include colourful fruits of different kinds, flowers, get well soon
cards, religious or inspirational books, for a graduation gift, planners,
career books. These are all amazing things to include. Just always keep the
purpose or occasion in mind before preparing a gift basket.
5. HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Think about what interests them like what sort of
books they like reading or movies, music or even a sports or physical activity
they engage in. Art supplies for an artistic individual should seem like a
perfect gift, or mixed tapes for a music lover.
2 BONUS TIPS to wrap up
Gift cards are a kind of freestyle, relaxed way of
gifting that allows the recipient the convenience of choosing whatever they
desire, anytime they want. It also takes away the burden or anxiety that comes
with choosing the appropriate gifts or the stress of selecting the gifts. That
way, there's no worry as to whether the recipient would like the gifts or not.
The amazing thing about gift cards is that it helps you maintain a particular
budget, that way you don't over spend.
Choosing an experience or kind gesture over material
things. Sometimes, an eased burden is just as meaningful to a friend as a
thoughtful gift. You can choose to pay a bill for a friend. For example,
medical bills or a loan. Things as simple as spending quality time with a
friend or taking them out for dinner, drinks, to the game, or a concert could
go a long way. Experiences can even be more appreciated and cherished then a
physical gift. That way way you create fun and lasting memories. Don't forget to
take pictures along the way.
So there you have it! 7 great ways to select great,
amazing, and, fabulous gifts for your friends and loved ones. So go ahead and
become a pro at gift selection. Don't be afraid to think out the box too and be
unique, you never know, someone might be impressed. Till next post …Cheers
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Source/Writer: C.O.
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