With the world scenario having taken a completely new turn in the past couple of years, a lot has changed for shopaholics as well. From in-store freak outs to window shopping online, buying gifts for your near and dear ones has undergone a drastic change. When you have such a beguiling repository of things at just a few clicks, sitting on your cosy couch, why take to the steering wheel to travel to the shopping malls?
Gift A Course Seminar
If you are planning to give a relative or godchild or even your own teen something meaningful, gift a pass to a seminar for a course that might interest the student. If someone wants to take a course at Hillsboro Aero Academy or anywhere else, but has no clarity, such a seminar could guide immensely. Christmas means a season of gifting with meaning. What more meaningful than such a choice?
Begin the Secret Santa Venture– If you have a huge family to cater to, gifting would mean shelling out an equally big amount of money. Instead of giving gifts to each other, begin with the Secret Santa tradition. In this way, you can focus on anyone whose name you have picked up randomly from the basket. You can devote more time, money and effort to buy things one would adore, instead of putting your brain into purchasing for everyone. It will be a cost-effective way for all, and will add a tinge of curiosity and fun as you go searching for your Secret Santa by the end of it all.
Vouchers
Shopping vouchers never go out of fashion. Especially when you want to gift a friend, partner or parent–these are safe picks. The vouchers allow them to shop anything of choice without the risk of your budget or taste becoming a barrier in between. Besides the typical online sites, most big stores, even Macy’s have online departments. The discounts are big but there could be shipping restrictions due to holiday season, weather or even the pandemic. Ensure to check up on such probable hassles before buying a voucher.
Home Decor
If you need to gift a co-worker or workplace friend, go in for home decor or even homeware. These could even include kitchen tech. There would be that one hobby your friend has and you can rely on the same for a safe gift landing. For instance the latest line of baking accessories or a lovely porcelain statement piece–the variety of gifts you get in this category are as immense as you want to explore. One thing to keep in mind here is that you need to ensure your work friend’s home has ample space for your pick. Keep things understated to avoid risk of selecting something too extravagant.
Give Time
Have a nice lunch or dinner date with someone close to you but you could barely catch up with them all year. Giving meaningful time and having a nice conversation could be the best gift you could give someone. There will be a dear friend, a partner who you have taken for granted or a best bud from high school visiting town– time might make some relationships so worth it all over again. Do not hesitate. Simply go over your roster and plan such a date to feel blessed all year.
Summing Up
This Christmas, the gifting custom needs to come with a vow to not take anything for granted at all. At least the pandemic has taught us that much, if not more. Make Christmas special for yourself and for others around. There is no one perfect gift. What you make of this festive season will be the absolute right gift for yourself too. Spread joy. Spread cheer. Go ahead and have a merry Christmas.
