There are people in my life who are the most amazing gifts-always thoughtful, always unique, always spot-on. I have learned some lessons from these friends and family members how to give really an excellent gift, and I am sharing them with you today. These gift-giving ideas apply on any occasion-from the birthday to the birthday and every small celebration in the middle. Here we have to share meaningful gifts with the people we love.
5 ways to be a very good gift
1. Listen to the whole year or start now!
People tell you what they like, and begins by giving thoughtful gifts Hear In those moments. With everyone in my life, I am listening to what they say and those who excite them, tuning in it. I keep one ear out for gift ideas throughout the year, so I am not running when the holiday (or birthday) arrives.
Have they started a new hobby? Ask how it is going on and there is inspiration from there. Are they making a big infection in retirement or moving across the country? Listen to ways to help, celebrate or respect milestones. The best gifts are those who show someone that you notice small things they are loved or followed.
2. Collect gift ideas at one place.
Do not trust yourself to remember the thoughts raised by all your listeners. Remove a way to collect information and organize it. I mainly use the iPhone Notes app. Joe and I have a common note with the list of birthdays of people in our lives. Under each name, I will write the idea beginning for gifts and things that I know they enjoy. I also orally protect some ideas in the Voice Memo App, which is an easy way to get out ideas from my head at this time so that I can see them later again.
3. Ask for a list.
If you are trapped, do not be afraid to ask for a small list of what they want from the person they want. Some people shy away from being directly or think that it takes the magic out of giving gifts. I think this is a completely appropriate way to ensure that you are giving a gift that will be used and enjoyed. When I ask for a list, I find the gift experience equally pleasant when I think of gift ideas on my own. This takes me to my next point …
4. There is no need to surprise the gift.
Do not worry about the “correct” gift coming with ideas. You don’t have to surprise them with something unexpected! Choosing a gift from their wishlist is a great way to please them And Do them something they really want. I found a specific pair of shoes sought on my birthday, and their reaction was as if it was a total surprise. He was very excited !! This reminded me that the true surprise is sometimes overrated.
5. Do not overcamp
Look out for temptation to overcome the overcamping, especially when you are not sure what your gift wants. When it comes to giving gifts, we often spend too much, making everyone uncomfortable. I think of episode of The office Where Michael gave a video iPod on the group exchange when the expenditure limit was $ 20.
Often, emotional gifts mean more than expensive objects (if not more). For Joe’s birthday this year, I recorded a video why I love her and children also did it. This was a unique way to capture this moment in time and it did not spend one thing. If overcamping is a pattern of you, hopefully ideas in this post will help you avoid it!
For more gift -giving inspiration, I will share my holiday gift guide this month on wisdom and happiness! Till then, browse the previous year’s gift guide to flow the gift ideas.
Kate is the founder of Wit and Delight. She is currently learning to play tennis and is forever Testing her creative muscle boundaries, Follow it on Instagram on @Witanddelight_.