So true story, I'm awful at gift giving. But with these tips from today's guest post I am much more likely to get my husband something other than... email me what you want and I'll order it items lol!
Gift-giving is not always as easy as you
think. Think back to the last time you had to buy a birthday present or
anniversary gift, and you simply couldn’t find the perfect item to buy even
after searching for hours. After all, you want it to be special, and will
settle for nothing less. The next time you are in a rut and can’t decide what
you should purchase, regardless of the occasion, here are four ideas that are
transferable for both men and women. First, who doesn’t need clothes? Consider
looking for an item that is hobby related, purchase something that is engraved
and lastly keep an eye out for practical items.
Clothes
No matter the season, people often purchase
a few new garment additions for their closet. The trick is to simply make sure
that the item is stylish, fits the physique and matches the individual’s
personality. For instance, if you are shopping for the woman in your life, be
that a friend or spouse, there are plenty of boutiques that tailor clothes to
flatter different body types, with one example being a curvy plus size boutique, such as
Perfectly Priscilla. The same goes for when you are shopping for men – and
remember that accessories can be just as well received. Imagine his face when
you buy him a beautiful new tie or cufflinks, especially if a fancy event is
coming up.
Hobby related
When you are buying a gift, you must always
consider the person you are buying it for. In particular, what are his or her
hobbies? If he is a fan of hunting, for instance, you should look for closeout hunting gear, or in other
words, performance equipment, camouflage, fleece and so on. Whether their
interest is sports, music, photography, drawing, painting, traveling, coin
collecting or something else, remember to purchase something accordingly. You
are guaranteed they will use your gift!
Engraved items
Have you thought about engraving the item
you purchase? This will make the it truly personalized, and shows the individual
that he or she is one of a kind. Common examples for this type of gift includes
watches, necklaces, rings, mugs, photo frames, among others. No one else will
have anything like it anywhere in the world.
Practical gifts
The fourth and last option includes useful gifts. This often isn’t thought
about as much as it should be. After all, why not purchase something you can
guarantee will be used, and you are saving that person money by purchasing it
for them? A good example is cleaning supplies, whether it’s for the home or the
car. Why not get a luggage tag or a pair of house slippers? Perhaps even an
umbrella? As always, know who you are buying it for and make sure that they
will appreciate practical gifts, but this is almost always a good idea for those
that are particularly hard to shop for.
The
most important part of gift-giving is to consider the person you are
celebrating, whether male or female, and what their likes and dislikes are.
Perhaps they have even dropped hints over some time about what they are keen on
receiving. Still, when in doubt, opt for a gift that will make their life
easier.
