Tis the season, and many are stressing about whether or not they have the perfect gift for their loved one. If you still haven’t chosen, you don’t have a lot of time to think, but you don’t want to choose the first thing that the recipient might like. Here, we’re going to look at how you can take some of the pressure out of gift-giving, but still make it feel special and unique to them.
Give based on their aspirations
It can be hard to know what to give someone based on their preferences and likes. How do you know that you “get it” in a way that the gifts are genuinely valuable to them, or how do you know they haven’t got it already? My guide on gift ideas for the girl boss in your life show a different tactic: think about who they are at their highest aspiration, and give them the gifts that either suit that life, or help them reach it. It shows that you care about not just what they like, but what they want from life.
Put together a gift basket
Having trouble finding one gift that’s perfectly suited to someone special to you? Why not take the approach of quantity and quality? With online stores like Shoplineboutique.com, it’s easy to put together a bunch of times and present them as a gift basket delivered straight to you (or to the recipient). As such, you don’t put all the pressure of success on one gift alone, but you give them a bunch of little surprises. Even if one’s a dud, you still have plenty of chances to give them the warm and fuzzies.
Make it perfect for them
Worried that your gift (or gifts) of choice don’t have the sentimental appeal that you want? There are plenty of practical, fun, and valuable. But if they don’t have that heartfelt approach, they can feel a little less special. Personalized gifts are always a way to make them a little more suited to the specific individual you’re giving to. However, when it comes to making a gift feel unique, nothing quite beats the DIY approach. Sites like DIYCozyHome.com are a treasure trove of gift ideas that take a little bit of you to make them even more special.
Put some effort into the presentation
If you really want to give a memorable gift, sometimes it’s not about what the gift is, itself, but how you give it to them. There are plenty of ways to make the gift-giving a lot more special. For instance, you can hide it somewhere they’re likely to look without expecting, adding some surprise. Or you can create miniature scavenger hunt (perfect for multiple gifts) which adds plenty to the anticipation. Or, if you really want to see some waterworks, you can put the present in a jar and fill it with gratitude notes or love notes for them to read on the way.
Hopefully, the tips above help you find the perfect gift for that special loved one without having to stress too much about it.
