Choose good gifts with these top 10 tips

Of course vacation time is fun especially Christmas is a festive and a gifting season, but finding the right gift can be stressful. Here are few handy tips that you can follow.

 shoppingShop early

You should take the effort to shop earlier for cheapest prices. Opt to do all the shopping just before December 15th and try to skip black Friday to purchase some best items. This way you will have considerable time to shop some other last minute items.

  1. Set the right budget

When you do not have tons of cash in your kitty, then holiday season can be difficult especially when you have to set up fancy meals, tickets home and awesome gifts to boost. Hence it is recommended you set up the right budget plan.

  1. Check their social media.

Of course, you should not stalk them. Try to check their Pinterest boards, this way you will know their preferences and their wish list.

Hands holding a gift box isolated on black background

Hands holding a gift box isolated on black background

  1. Follow the list

Did your beneficiary let you know precisely what he/she needs? Yep, it sounds boring but it does save you a lot of time in finalizing a gift and if it fits your budget..,then you should buy the item which they want.

  1. Try to select items which they need

Just because you want a LCD TV at home, try not to gift that to your wife. She may not like it as she may be thinking about some fancy necklace. Hence check if they will use it.

  1. Go for DIY projects 

Another great way is to choose for do-it-yourself projects. If you love art and craft, then these gift items will be something memorable. Further to that, your gifts will be considered extra special. You can check some websites to create something fun and memorable.

  1. Travel package

Elders point out that you cannot buy happiness, but you can experience it. Hence book tickets for a movie which they like. Arrange a museum trip or go to water theme park along with your kids. Or else give your friends with a gift card as he or she can enjoy the trip with her family members.

  1. Wrap it up nicely

Most of us find it more exciting when tearing off the gift wrapping paper. Unwrapped gift items are fine, but you should spend time to wrap it neatly. In few department stores, the staff member gifts wrap it for you.

 

  1. Include a heartfelt card

We all get those cards with the printed words in it, which says season’s greetings, that’s all. This sounds impersonal, hence improve your gift by writing out a heartfelt card.

  1. Give the gift of time

I know this sounds cliché, but you need to spend quality time with your family, kids and friends. Just sending some random gift, it won’t be right if you are neglecting them. Hence you should call them or speak to them personally and make some fond memories with your family and friends. Its all about real holiday spirit.

 

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