Christmas is around the corner and my kids love the holiday season. I always go big on holidays and Christmas is no different. The decorations begin a month ago and gifts prep starts 2 months back. Ever since my girls were little, we would go gift shopping together. Now that they are teenagers, everyone’s independent but the spirit is still there. So, I remember when they went shopping independently for the first time, they got attracted simply by Gold Foil Boxes and not what was inside.
After that, they learned their lesson to ask their mom for help instead of taking wild guesses over everything and failing at choosing meaningful gifts for everyone. It was then when I decided to guide them about gift-giving for people, your relationship with them, and how to choose the perfect gift.
Gift Giving- An Art:
If you are an emotional person like me, gift-giving will not be an easy feat for you. Yes, I love to plan, buy, and send gifts. I live for the part where they love my gifts genuinely and use them. However, I have not learned it overnight. So, it took years of learning the patterns and understanding my loved ones to know what to get them. I may sound like Beverly Goldberg, from “The Goldberg’s”, but trust me, investing my time on my loved ones’ gifts had me hooked.
So, if you know the person properly, you can make the gift meaningful, inexpensive, and also personal. You cannot send all your friends a mug saying: “Best Friends Forever” just because you think you are equally close to all of them, it will simply ruin the charm of a personalized gift.
So, in this blog, I will reveal my secret of choosing the perfect gift for all kinds of friends. My technique is simple, classify your friends in categories as per their likings and taste. Now, it may sound pretty weird to you, but it always works. Plus, if you pack your gifts in gold foil boxes, they become dreamy.
It also helps you keep track of the things you got everyone the previous year, and how they changed this year so you can change their category and give a classic gift. Also, you can keep track by maintaining a notepad of gifts to avoid confusion. Combining your gift with nice silver foil boxes may also work wonders. I like to order my boxes as custom packaging for small businesses. It saves money and creates an impression!
So, we have here a comprehensive guide for all kinds of friends and family gift selection, and why your gift will work for them?
Aestheticians:
We all know people who have a thing for aesthetically pleasing objects. Though it may seem like their house is full of everything they need, they always appreciate the new addition to their collection. Unique showpieces, flower decorations, and even an unusual glass set may catch their eye. Also, you can get them dainty jewelry to please their beauty-appreciating minds. Encase your selections in gold foil boxes to completely impress them.
Fragrances Lovers:
Can you think of that one friend whose house always smells like a perfume store? Or when they sit in your car, it starts smelling like roses? It is the easiest to choose gifts for such a person. It is so because you know they love perfume, you can ask them their signature or favorite fragrance beforehand, and you can simply get it for them. Moreover, you can also get scented candles, diffusers, and authentic Oud for fragrance-loving friends. Pack them in gold foil boxes and they become grand.
Fashionistas:
Think a little and you will remember that friend whose Instagram feed is full of fashionable pictures. These are the people who love dressing up. From clothes to jewelry, to boots, to bags, they tend to collect them all. So, you can also call them shopaholics. The upside to their craze is that their amazon wish list is visible. So, you can select the piece they have had their eye on for a while and surprise them. It will be a win-win situation for both of you!
The Reader/Writer:
We all know a cousin who has a huge library and loves to journal. You know because admit it or not, you tried reading her journal as a kid. Now that you are all mature, and know that she loves to read and write, your job is easier. You can either get her favorite author’s new book, or you may order journaling set for her. There are many online options available with a complete set that has stickers, calendars, and the journal, along with guides to journaling. So, it will make the entire experience smooth for her.
The Techie:
There’s always this one geeky person in every circle who dotes on technology. For them, the option is simple, get the updated version of the ear-bud cases, or a multipurpose mobile or laptop cover. However, if you can afford it, you may also get them the latest gadget they had been pining on for a long time.
The Grandpa:
Your grandfather is a person who spoilt you with lovely gifts in your early years. Now is your time to get him things he wants but will never ask anyone. It is most likely that he is enjoying his retirement days. So, if he wants to get busy, get him a gardening kit. However, if you know that he needs rest with no hustle, buy a nice puzzle or chess set and spend time with him playing that is what he needs most. Moreover, you can get him an automatic foot massager. Something your grandma will also approve!
The Grandma:
When grandpa was getting you the things you wanted, grandma was busy filling your tummy with the tastiest meals. She always has so much love that you think anything will not be enough for her. In truth, all she needs is your time and for you to get fat and chubby. So, you can get her a handmade pictures collage, a handmade bracelet, or even a picture book with all her grandkids in it. She will go all tears with happiness. Combine this with wooly socks and you’ll be the favorite grandchild! If you want to get her something homely, you can also get a vintage tea set, or glass set to match her old crockery.
Packing the Gifts:
Gift packing is as essential as gift selecting. The impression of the present will develop from the package only, so you should make your box stand out. If you have the time, you can hand pack all the gifts and give them a personalized touch. However, if your target is to make it look exquisite, you can order custom packaging for small businesses from OBT Packaging, they are reliable and provide the best silver foil boxes to go with your gifts.
However, if we think of Christmas, gold foil boxes seem like the best option. They appear festive and will hold your gift nicely. You can order in bulk via the business package options and your signature boxes will also look nice to everyone, creating a pattern for your gift.
You can also arrange for the boxes to come with your name. It will save you the time of naming and all you will need to do is to put the gift in the box and add the receivers’ name on every box. Happy Gifting!
