Back to basics: a stress-free guide to gift-buying
Back to basics: a stress-free guide to gift-buying
Some people are natural born present-buyers. Others, however, dread the thought of buying gifts for friends and loved ones, not because they resent having to part with their hard earned cash, but the pressure to choose something that will be well received can be just too much.
Buying presents needn't be stressful, however, and the trick often is to not try and be too clever about the choice. Sure, it'd be great if we could choose the perfect clothing or jewellery to suit someone's taste and size, but going down such a highly personal route such as fashion can often lead to disappointment. Think back to when you were a kid, when you were forced to wear that multicoloured monstrosity your auntie lovingly hand-crafted for you on your 10th birthday - she sure meant well, but you would probably have preferred a crisp 20 note tucked inside your birthday card.
Indeed, giving money as a present is always a win-win situation - it makes your life easier and the recipient can treat themselves to whatever they wish with the cash. Let's be honest, giving money as a present at Christmas or birthday time is a bit of a cop out and, well, it's just a little lacking in imagination.
The key to successful present buying is to keep things simple - demonstrate you've put some thought into it and go for something that is harmonious with the person's interests.
For example, if your father-in-law has recently taken up golf and they mentioned that his swing could do with a little fine-tuning, golf lessons would go down an absolute storm. Or if your mum has been complaining about never having time to relax, a voucher for a day at a top luxury spa is likely to be appreciated.
Experience days are great things to give as presents, as they are normally things that someone would never buy for themselves, such as a day at the races, helicopter lessons or a weekend Thai cookery course.
If you're completely out of ideas for someone who's particularly difficult to buy for, a gift card is a fantastic alternative to giving cash too, and by selecting a store that you know the recipient likes, this demonstrates you've put some thought into the gift and your loved one then has full control over what they buy with the gift card. It's practical too, meaning you can send the gift to any of your friends and loved ones across the UK with nothing more than a personalised card and a first-class stamp.
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