When it comes to gift-giving it seems like there are an endless array of choices of things to buy in our consumer-based society with more and new products and gadgets available each year. This can make finding the right gift for special occasions a challenge. The best part? You can use gift cards, gift vouchers, and eCodes on them.
The best gifts are those that are special or meaningful to the person they are given to. These are gifts that show you have spent some time and effort thinking about the person before choosing them. Ideally, they should show you have thought about an aspect of their personality or interests that is reflected by the gift. Sometimes this can involve buying a gift that they might never have chosen for themselves but one that you know will suit them.
A gift should be an expression of love, friendship or a display of gratitude. Gifts are given to celebrate holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions such as for a personal or business milestone. Whatever the occasion, a gift needs to be meaningful to the recipient and show a personal touch. The best gifts are those that evoke an emotional response in the recipient and that is unique and memorable.
The perfect gift is ideally based on the occasion and the relationship you have with the recipient. Sometimes, however, you might need to give a gift to someone that you do not know well, while still showing you have spent some thought and time in choosing and that is appropriate. Following are some gifts that are perfect for every occasion.
Flowers and Plants
When you’re really stuck trying to find an appropriate gift for a special occasion, flowers from LVLY are always a good choice. They are a gift that everyone will enjoy, and you can be sure that no one will find them a controversial gift. They are perfect for anniversaries, graduations, and other events where you might not know the recipient well and buying the right gift can be difficult. Flowers are a perfect gift for anniversaries and other milestone occasions because different blooms often have special meanings associated with them that you can tailor to the occasion.
Flowers do, however, have a limited life and you may wonder whether such a transient gift is worth the expense or will be valued by the recipient. Here, consider buying a plant for them instead. As well as lasting a lifetime, there is a vast array of both garden and household plants you can choose from. Plants are also the most environmentally friendly gift you can give with no recycling issues which actually remove, rather than add to, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Plants also have traditional meanings associated with them you can use to show you have thought about the occasion and person receiving them.
Food Gift Hampers
Food hampers are a splendid gift that everyone can enjoy; you can’t go too far wrong when you fill a hamper with a broad range of types of food and drink that will satisfy everyone’s taste. You can give a gift hamper for almost any occasion, but they are most often given during the Easter and Christmas holiday seasons.
A Christmas hamper is a good gift choice for anyone but particularly for someone that you may not know well. Because this is a holiday that is celebrated as a time to eat and drink, a food and drink hamper is totally appropriate to the tradition. You can try to select the items in the hamper that will be special to the person you are gifting it to and make it more personalized and special. The contents of a hamper can be luxurious or down-to-earth depending on the recipient and you can make it special by including items that reflect your personality or reason for the gift.
Food hampers are also an excellent choice for Easter or as a gift throughout the year. You could, for example, send a selection of fine jams in a basket as a thank you to a host after a dinner party or send a box of caviar and champagne to someone as a celebration of business success. With some thought and creativity, a food hamper can include something that everyone will enjoy and serves as the perfect gift for almost any occasion even when you do not know the recipient well.
Donate to a Charity
If you’re overcome with the sheer range of choices in products and goods that are available as gifts (particularly for religious holidays), why not consider gifting a donation to a charity that is meaningful to the recipient. This is a gift that can truly celebrate the idea of holiday giving and, when thoughtfully chosen, be very special to the recipient. From animal shelters to educating children in developing countries, there are numerous charitable organizations to choose from and a donation to any of which can make a tangible difference in the world and make a truly meaningful gift.
Gift Vouchers
If you’re really stuck the trusty gift voucher is always a good solution and will ensure that the recipient gets a gift that they will truly appreciate. To show that you have given some thought to this type of gift, choose a voucher from a store or manufacturer that you know the recipient likes or values or, alternately, surprise them with a voucher for something they might not otherwise have tried (such as skydiving or scuba diving, for example) to make the gift notable or memorable.
