As the holiday season comes to an end and the excitement of opening Christmas presents fades, it gives the thought of all of the gifts given this year that weren't asked for and relevant to our wish lists. In hopes that the present you gifted your brother's girlfriend isn't seen as 'lame', here is the greatest gift-giving guide for some inspiration not only for Christmas, but for birthdays, graduations, and 'just because' gifts to become the best gift giver your friends and family will be looking forward to receiving gifts from.
Gifting the most expensive item in the market doesn't always mean it will be the best or most convenient gift you will give during the season of gifting. For teenagers on a budget, DIY gifts are a great opportunity to showcase your creativity and genuine thought, care, and effort put into the gift. A simple heartfelt letter including your favorite memories with your significant other, a photo album with every picture you and your best friend have taken since y'all met in elementary school, and if you're especially gifted in the world of art, a portrait drawing or painting of your mothers childhood pet who she cared for deeply is enough to bring happy tears.
Another fairly inexpensive gift, depending what you see fit, a gift basket is another idea gifters have shown their creativity and generosity through in recent years. The gift baskets themes and names range from the seasons and holidays. During the Halloween season, 'boo baskets' become the hot trending gift often being filled with Halloween themed snacks and goodies and other personal items the receiver would enjoy. During the winter time, 'burr baskets' take over and like the 'boo basket', are filled with treats appropriate for the season and other goodies to the receivers personal liking. Besides being a seasonal gift, they are perfect for other gifting occasions if you would like to have your present stand out on the gift table and be the first one opened.
If you're not afraid to spend your life savings, an experience based gift is an amazing opportunity to get out of the house with your loved ones and to create life lasting memories. Whether it's tickets to their favorite artists concerts, or a vacation to the Bahamas, there's no chance it won't be held close to their heart. Even something small yet meaningful like a reservation to a nice dinner or a trip to their favorite shopping spot still shows how you think of them and what they favor most.
At times, we run into roadblocks when trying to find the perfect gift for someone who seems to already have everything. The nicest pair of shoes, the newest phone model, and their room is decorated to the max. So what exactly is there to give them other than gift cards and money? Going back to the gift basket idea, filling the basket with simple yet useful items like a hand lotion, a blanket, some fuzzy socks, treats for them to enjoy, and topping it off with a meaningful card or letter is a great way to present someone with a gift when you don't know exactly what to gift them.
Besides all of these great ideas, the most important part of the gift is the meaning and intent behind it. Whether you take these ideas for your next gift or not, don't forget to make it meaningful for the receiver to cherish well.
