Buying gifts for friends and family can be a bit difficult. We have to consider their preferences, styles and likes as well as our budget and availability of those gifts. While all these considerations can seem perplexing, there are many thoughtful gifts that will be appreciated by your loved ones.
Gift of Time and Togetherness
Spending quality time together can mean a lot for many people. Children, for example, will appreciate having fun bonding moments with their parents over some activities or travels. Parents, especially of adult children, would love to spend time catching up with their children’s lives (you’re never too old to be someone’s child). Friends would love having you spend time to help them with a project or an activity that’s been overwhelming. In this age and time where people are so busy with their lives, including virtual or online lives, spending time to be together is a valuable gift.
Gift of Beauty
“A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” This is from the poem, Endymion, written by John Keats. A beautiful person, place, or object will bring someone joy. You can take your family or friend to his or her favorite tourist spot, restaurant or hangout place. You may also give them beautiful stuff such as, but not limited to, nice ceramics, clothes, jewelries or flowers. If you are in New Jersey, you can order flowers online from Plantshed and have the best flower delivery in New Jersey. I am sure, there are other options in other areas as well.
Gift of Music
They say that music is the language of the soul. Consider buying songs that your friend or family member likes. It can be the latest album of their favorite singer or band or you may consider getting them subscriptions to online streaming services like Pandora or Spotify. Just think about their preferred mode of playing music first, whether they play it on their smart phones, or prefer a disc player, so that they will be able to use your gift of music.
Gift Cards
Some people frown upon receiving gift cards. However, a right gift card is one of the most practical gifts to give to anyone. Try not to give gift cards for restaurants they haven’t heard about (unless you’ve been into one and you know that they will love the food there) or stores that they don’t really want to go to for shopping. As always, know your recipient so you can give them a gift card that they can use. Try to give gift cards for their favorite gadget shop, restaurant or grocery store.
Gift giving can be done without unnecessary stress on the giver’s part. Whether you give your time, buy a gift of beauty, send a gift of music or purchase practical gift cards, always know your recipient so you can choose a gift that they will truly appreciate and enjoy.
Gift of music. That’s what I like best.