March 28, 2010
Making Sure Your Gifts Have Meaning
The general consensus is that a flashy gift is a good gift. After all, why wouldn’t someone want something that is glitzy and eye-catching? This probably applies to many people’s philosophies, but there’s a lot to be said for digging a little deeper so that every gift you give has a personal touch to it.
People are certainly dazzled by shiny, expensive gifts, but if you want to make it seem like the gift is more than a monetary expression of affection, think a little harder. The difference between a gift that eventually gets donated and one that is kept for posterity is all contingent on how you personalize it.
Let’s look at the flashiest of gifts, which are almost entirely concentrated in the world of high tech goods. A men’s sport watch just doesn’t have the same meaning anymore as a gaming station, a Blu-Ray disc player, or mammoth flat panel television.
You might think to personalize a high-tech gift in some way. Perhaps along with that new Blu-Ray disc player, you can also add a small collection of that person’s favorite movies. Or, in the case of something like a digital book reader, you can also have it pre-loaded with some of the hottest new best sellers in your recipient’s favorite genre.
Another huge trend these days is for luxury baby items. New mothers no longer are wont to ask for practical baby shower staples like a value pack of onesies or baby bath tubs. Even if they may need them, they’d rather have items that will make their new life of motherhood feel special.
Let’s say you’ve bought a luxury crib for your friend. What more could she ask for her child? Well, why not a pair of cashmere booties that are monogrammed? Or perhaps you’ve bought an ultra expensive pram. That’s wonderful for the baby, but maybe you could also hint that you’re thinking of the mother. Why not buy her a first edition copy of her favorite novel so she can read while relaxing in the park while on a stroll with the pram?
The art of gift giving in a precious, throughtful way is easier than you think. All it takes it a minute or two more while you’re at the store. Ask yourself, ‘How can I make this nice?’ Not ‘nice’ as a material gift, but rather ‘nice’ as a memorable experience.
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