Some gifts are big, Others are small. But the ones that come from the heart are the best gift of all – Tinku Razoria.

A gift is a statement of love and value. The value that a person holds in someone’s eyes. Some people say the expensive the gift, the better it is. While some people say the more memories attached to a present the more value it holds. Gifts are simply the sentiments of one person for the other. They are given to show love, respect, and importance. Being busy at work, home chores, and hectic routines, you cannot find time to sit, relax and think about the perfect present that we want to give to your loved ones. So, to remedy that, let’s talk about the options you can explore with this 10 minutes read and answer all your questions and concerns.

Where to start?

You can start by considering the person you want to buy a gift for. Either is it a loved one or a friend, a family friend or cousin, a brother or a sister, or someone from your office, your boss, your business partner, your colleagues?

Try and listen more:

It might seem a bit weird and difficult at first but, listening to the people around you can be helpful. Listening to people talk about things that are important to them can be useful in choosing presents for them. It is said that we talk about things we are most affected by. This is true in all cases, if we want to buy something, a new dress that we saw and liked we would definitely tell this to our sister or our mother. If we see a piece of new machinery, a new model of iPhone or Android, a new PlayStation that is released, if we are excited about it, we will talk about it. So, you just got to pay a bit of attention. Note the thing down in your journal or notepad in your phone.  It would be helpful to you in picking up the right gift for the right person.

Remember their gestures:

They say, “treat others the way you want to be treated”. That is very true even if we do not do it on purpose, Psychology does play tricks on us. People give gifts to others that they want others to give it to them. So, do not fall prey to the mind games of your brain. Checking and keeping track for all the gifts you received from friends and others. They might like the same thing back for themselves. Plus, you can also listen to them and know their preferences. The effort they put in a gift; they would be expecting the same in return. They might go the extra length for you if you are important to them. And so, they expect the same efforts from you. So, noting that down can also help.

Consider your budget!

You cannot put a price tag on happiness but definitely can put a price, on an item or a gift. No matter how dear you hold a person, you need to take your budget into consideration. You have to set the limit in which you want to spend your money. Stay on the safe side and do not go overboard. You do not want to end up spending all months’ salary. In case you really value the other person, make a plan and start saving. You can stash some amount little by little and save enough to go all out. You can save the needed money by cutting back on extra expenses. Do not buy your coffee from outside rather make it yourself at home. Lessen the fast-food intake. All of these tricks so you can shower love and money on your loved ones.

Notice what the other person needs:

There is a difference between want and need. You may want a new iPhone 12 but, the need is a phone. Similarly, you may want a new designer jacket, but you do actually need a jacket for the winter, designer or not. So, gifting someone what they need would be an amazing gift. You can find out what the other person needs by analysing them. If their wallet is old and worn out, buy them a new wallet. If they wear the same shoes three days a week, buy them a new pair of shoes. If they carry a bag that cannot keep all their stuff, buy them a new, bigger bag. It is all about attention. And attention is in the details. You have to pay attention to these tiny details and surprise them with the best one.

Make a list!

You can make a list for each person separately. It makes sense when you think about it that every person has different preferences. Girls have different things they like than boys. Girls like make-up while boys like gadgets. Some would have allergies to something while others would love that very same thing. You have to separate out everyone’s preferences to narrow down the selection process. All of these tips need attention and keen interest. You have to put your heart into it to deliver the very best. You can also list down the gifts specific for a specific relation. It includes a different list of gifts for your spouse. Your boss and colleague would expect a different present. The same is true for your siblings. So, you can separate out on the basis of the emotional connection you have with them.

Give an experience!

Gifts are not just the physical objects you can pack and give to others. Sometimes an experience, an adventure can also be a gift. You can provide the best experience to your loved ones in terms of a pre-planned outing. You can choose from any specific restaurant they wanted to try. A new dish they wanted to taste. A new place they wanted to visit. You can gift them a planned visit to that place. Start with a lavish dinner and a scrumptious dessert and end by singing them a song. Only if you know how to sing also, this example is definitely not for your boss or office colleagues. Make the best memories, take a lot of photos. Those photos would be cherished by your loved ones forever. Whenever they look at those photos, it would remind them of the best day they had. Plan a trip to a place they wanted to visit and surprise them. You can even buy them a tasty dish they wanted to try. Seeing that, you paid attention to the details, that small gesture might turn out to be the best gift for them.

Give a nostalgia!

You can gift your loved ones, a nostalgic memory. You can give a recap to a good place your friends and loved ones visited. Any good memories attached with a certain incident. The feelings will flood back, associated with that incident. For example, take your friend to visit your high school, (if you had a good high school phase, of course). You can take your loved ones to the place you guys had your first date. You can take your sibling to your childhood house and bring back the good old days of no worries. You can also arrange a surprise for your friend and plan an outing to the restaurant you both liked and had a good time at. All of these little gestures would not take much effort, but it needs to be at the right place at the right time. The feelings would bring out the happiness by themselves. It would make up for the best gift with minimal effort.

A donation

Nothing speaks genuine concern and dedication than doing something for humanity. You can always make a donation for a good cause in the name of your loved one. There are so many good charities working for the betterment of our society in various aspects. You can make a donation for a cause close to the heart of your loved one. It would show them how much you respect their thinking and beliefs. For example, if your partner supports LGBTQ rights, you can make a donation to the charity working for their rights. If someone close to your loved one like their parents or siblings suffered from a disease, you can donate to the research teams working to find a cure for that disease. It would not only make them happy, but as a plus, you would be doing something good for humanity. It would give you inner peace and happiness and make people happy too. A win-win situation for all.

Some neutral gift ideas that work for everyone

There is gender-specific gifts, some gifts are related to professional connections, and some show the love you have for another person. But there are some neutral items that you can gift to anyone regardless of gender, emotional connection, and even age. Some of these useful ideas are as follows:

A perfect vase:

Vase to put flowers in and decorate home with can be a very reasonable and decent option for a gift. Either you want to give a gift to a friend, business partner, or spouse, they would work regardless.

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An antique candle holder:

A scented candle with refreshing fragrance and an intricate candle is a perfect gift for every occasion and every person. There are a vast majority of options to choose from.

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Lanterns give out light and are used for decoration purposes. You can gift the best and unique lantern as a gift to other people as well.

Accent furniture:

Buy your friend, your family friend or cousin, and even your parents a unique piece of accent furniture. So, they can decorate their home with it. Every time they see the lovely item, it would remind them of you and your care for them.

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An accent mirror:

A special, trendy new accent mirror would be the perfect option for a gift. Every time your loved ones see their pretty selves in that mirror, it would remind them of how concerned you are about them.

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A planter with a small plant:

You can buy a planter accompanied by a plant for your closed ones. Plants and planters are the best gifts as they are environmental friendly, decorative, and pleasant. The flowers blooming in the plants would and fresh oxygen imparted by the plants would definitely add many points to your court.

Tips for wrapping up your gift:

It might not seem like a big deal, but the way you wrap your gift increase the value of your gift up to many folds. You need to make the prettiest package of your gift that they fall in love with the packing itself and the gift inside. You can use ribbons to tie up the gift after wrapping it up with blank simple gift paper. Make a pretty bow of the ribbon on the gift box. Do not go for too much razzle-dazzle in your wrapping. Simplicity is the utmost beauty. Buy the perfect gift bag along with. Also, make cards and right heartfelt quotes and messages for them. Pour your heart out on the card it would show them that you have put in the extra mile for them. If it is not too much of a suggestion, add a box of chocolates along with the gift (it is just a suggestion! we do care about your hard-earned money).

Expert’s advice:

Gifting someone sometimes is an act of pure love and dedication, and it should be performed wholeheartedly and with utmost love and care. The perfect gift like an act of kindness can go a long way. A gift with sentiments can mend broken relations. It can help you win your ex back. It can help you make that business deal that seemed difficult. So, it is crucial that you give this act your full-fledged and honest try. Happy Gifting!