When giving gifts, one of the main ideas on the back of everyone’s mind is to give someone something that “wow’s” them. It could be something large or small, but size doesn’t matter so much as the use.
If you have got a birthday, anniversary, bar mitzvah or any special occasion coming up where you need to give a gift to someone, and you’re wondering what type of gifts to give your friends, work colleagues or family members, there are tons of ideas you can go for and below we share a few with you, from the best to the most versatile we have a few of the top ones picked out for you.
Did you know, according to research, practical gifts are more welcome by the majority of people than surprise gifts? What seemed like boring gifts back in the day such as socks and vouchers or gift cards, are now becoming a trendy thing to give most. When looking at the presents people enjoy or value the most, giving them flashy items may not put as big a smile on their face as the gifts they can practically make use of.This article dives deeper into this interesting research.
A Diary, Journal or Planner
Who doesn’t love a good diary or planner? Sometimes the best gifts are the simplest ones and planners come in so many different looks and materials that you may just go crazy choosing the best one for you, well, best friend. These are some of the handiest tools to have around and can be used for just about anything from writing your day-to-day schedule, meetings, to the grocery list and the chores for the week.
Why not get your work colleague a personalized journal? Staying organized is key to a successful day and life in general. Put those random thoughts down on pen and paper and see how much peace of mind you get. It is advised that you should try journaling either first thing in the morning or last thing at night.
What’s great is that journals or planners also come with extra bits and pieces to add to them, like tiny post-it stickers, or dividers of different colors, so you can keep things separate such as home stuff versus work stuff. If nothing else it’s always best to keep it in your bag just incase the need arises.
A Practical Gift – For You and Your Pet
Pets are an amazing addition to any home. If you are a pet lover, you would most probably already have this, but an odor neutralizing candle is not only a good-looking item to give to someone for either their or their pets birthday.
The best part is, it doesn’t need to be for your pets smell but can also be used to get rid of the different smells when cooking food. Candles have been some of the best gifts to give people for as long as time itself. Perhaps because you get so many different types, and smells, that they are just one of those nice gifts to give people, and are appreciated.
Why spray harmful chemicals in the air when you can burn a candle for 20 minutes and not pollute your environment? It smells nice and is environmentally friendly. However make sure you don’t buy them those that have harmful toxins in their ingredients such as these carcinogens benzene, acetone toluene: https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/11/are-scented-candles-bad-for-your-health-10903194/
A Green Gift – Houseplants
We save the best for last. Did you know that even though many people don’t necessarily have the patience to care for plants, once you buy one, it becomes almost an addiction and you cannot help buy yourself more and more to fill up the spaces in your home or office? One plant isn’t enough anymore.
As one of the best things you can give others, the top-rated one is houseplants. Not only is it a thoughtful gift but it can also help people focus more, and has a tremendous number of benefits for you and your family not just in its aesthetics. There is so much research that has been done regarding how plants are good for you, and according to science, they can help reduce stress levels, can be therapeutic to work on them. They can help you recover from illnesses faster and boost your productivity within the working space be it in your home office or an actual office.
Did you know, some plants are called “air purifiers”? this is because they have the ability to suck out various contaminants from the air such as household chemicals, deodorizers as well as various germs and bacteria that harbor in the atmosphere that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Some of the popular choices to give people as a gift include:
- Areca
- Spider plant
- Boston fern
- Ficus tree
- Rubber tree
- Dwarf date
- Bamboo palms
If all else fails get them a succulent lie a cactus, which is always a winner in our books! There are also options of giving them a plant subscription, or get the gift delivered to their homes through various companies such a Planted Pot and surprise them!!
Other Famous and Practical Gift Ideas
If none of the gift ideas mentioned above fancies your taste, why not try any one of the below:
- An electric toothbrush and floss
- A waterproof diaper bag
- A memory foam seat cushion for those long office days
- Blue-light computer glasses or voucher for the opticians
- Crockery
- Wine or champagne glasses
- A sports store gift voucher to keep them active
- An umbrella and waterproof rain jacket
- A blender
- A few snazzy coasters
- A doggy blanket or bed
- Food or fruit bowls
- A baking set with trays and cupcake holders
- Travel gifts like a travel pillow, or blood circulating socks
We hope at least one or two of the above suggestions resonates with you, or the receiver.
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