Festivals are a great time to celebrate and be together but they can be realy stressful as well. Especially occasions like valentine’s day, birthdays or christmas bring in a lot of pressure. It is a real agony to realise that something that you got for someone was not up to the mark or something that they do not like at all. And if that someone is your boyfriend, husband or a partner, then it becomes even more embarrassing and heart breaking. This does not mean that you do not care for them or did not pay much attention to them, it is really difficult to find an ideal gift for someone, even when you have known them for years.
The natural solution to this problem is simply ask your partner what they want. But if only that was this simple. There are high chances that they will say – oh, I don’t need anything. But we know it isn’t true. And if it is your lucky day, they might even tell you what they want but where is teh fun and romance in that? It makes the gift a lot impersonal.
Today, we will help you get out of this problem in a strategic manner. Below is the list of things that you can do or keep in mind when you are buying gifts. These ideas will not only come in handy while buying gifts but will also add to the experience of giving gifts.
- Not every gift has to be a life-changing or expensive gift: First of all, take off the pressure from your head to buy the most expensive or a life altering gift for someone. It is quite easy to spiral into the thought of finding the perfect gift for someone, but before you open the web and start exploring your options, take a minute to remember that a gift does not have to an item that makes the person emotional or super sentimental. Do not take it as a challenge to show that you know the person the best. Rather be practical about it. Consider factors like how much time do you have to arrange that gift, how much is it going to cost and most importantly – what is the practical value of the gift. It can be simply something nice and comforting. Similarly, you do not have to spend a lot of money for a gift to feel special and meaningful.
- Pay attention – Great gifters pay a little extra attention to the people for a couple of months before the gift-giving occasion arrives. You can even consider keeping a list of potential gifts for your friends or boyfriends which you can update everytime someone mentions an item they had love to have. You can use the same diary to make a note of the interests of the people around you. This will help you find the item that has the most potential to be liked, without spending too much time thinking.
- Take a look at the person’s past – There could be someone on your list who recently graduated or someone who just got a baby. Look at where the person is at in their life and then think about something that can be of an use to them.
- Write a mini bio of the recipient – It is often most difficult to buy a great gift for the people who are closest to us. As you know them so well and are so aware of their interests – it is really difficult to pin down one item that you could buy for them. In such a scenario, it is helpful to write a mini bio of them. Write three sentences about the person – describe them and play close attention to their interests, obsessions and interests. For example, if you are struggling to find the best Valentine Gift for Boyfriend then take up pen and paper and describe them. Now, of you end up writing something like – My boyfriend is obsessed with sports, he loves kitchen gadgets and is a passionate lawyer. Then you can find him something that celebrates at least one of his many interests.
- Include a little bit of yourself in the gift – While it is true that the gift is supposed to be about the person who is receiving it, it is also important to make it personalised in a way that only you can do. You can create a piece of art, write a song or knit a scarf – this adds a little bit of ‘you’ factor to the gift.
Keeping these quick points will help you find the right gift for everyone at the right occasion. Now when you have already decided to finally give the gift, it is also important to make the act of gifting special. Do try to wrap your gift in a nice wrapper that matches the theme. For example, if you are celebrating valentines day, get the wrapper themed in hearts or colors of love. This will add a personal touch to your gift and the person who is opening the gift will also acknowledge your efforts and appreciate your efforts.
We hope that by now you have a fair idea about how to approach the act of gift giving. But it would be unfair on our part to just leave you with a guide and not introduce you to some of the most common and appreciated gift ideas that you can count on:
1. Books – if you have areader around you, then do not think twice and get them a good read. You can gift someone a book that you have read and loved or you can buy them one that is a latest release from their favorite author. You can even get them something that is in line with their intersts – for example, if someone enjoys cooking, you can get them a cookbook. They will be happy to know that you paid attention to their interests and have presented them with something that will help enhance their hobby.
2. Consumable items like food and beverages – They are one of the most reliable gifts. If nothing comes to your mind, simply get a hamper made of the best cookies or drinks possible and your receiver will love to eat them.
- Too many of the most like-thing – this is a classic short cut to gift giving. If you know that someone likes something particular, the simply get them the same amount in an absurd quantity. It will not only make your gift funny but will also give an impression that you know the person. For example – if someone loves socks. Get them 5 pair of socks with drazy prints. The only thing that you need to keep in mind while doing this is not to give something that will get spoiled if not used in a few months. This wil be an utter waste of money and will add a pressure of the receiver to use or consume the gift asap.
These are some of the quick gift ideas that you can count on. They are not only easy to arrange but also quite reliable as well. They do not take much effort. All that you neeed to do is pack them really well, add a handwritten note maybe – and you are all set. We hope that you enjoyed reading through this guide and are now quite confident in finding the right gift for all your loved ones. In the end, remember that the art of gift giving is a personal one – it should be done from heart.
