How To Find The “Perfect Gift”

How To Find The “Perfect Gift”


What is the best gift you have received?

Finding the perfect gift is on our minds all the time, whether it is a present for a Birthday, or a gift for the Holiday or any special occasion.

 Now throughout the year there are so many Holidays and Birthday parties to attend. Trying to find that perfect gift is always a difficult task. How about those out of the ordinary Special Occasions where you are invited to at the last minute, and you are expected to be there?

 

 And now you have that feeling, you need to bring a gift.

You’re stumped! Your mind has drawn a blank!

A Gift? What type of gift?

Now here comes the flood of questions rapidly filling your mind!

What do you DO?

STOP!!!

Take a deep breath, and blow that stress out. Now it’s time to get your thoughts together. 

Let’s review all the important questions!!!

Who is the gift for?

 What in the world do I get for them? 

Seriously, What kind of gift do I get?

What would they like?

What kind of gift can they use?

What’s their favorite color?

What’s their size?

Do they already have one?

What if they don’t like it, can they return it or exchange it?

But I need to get a gift for him, and her or them!

Help! What do I get?

No Problem, Help is here! We are going to tackle this problem right now to help you de-stress your mind.

Let’s talk about money first. I know, you’re probably thinking your stress rate just went through the roof.  

Do you have a limited gift giving budget?

Take a moment and decide what your limit is on gift giving to the person or people on your list that you need to get a gift for. 

“ There are other options available on ways to give a gift if money is limited”

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DIY Gifts, Crafts and Food or baking gifts are the most meaningful gifts to receive if you aren’t crunched for time. Even providing a service to help someone in need, is a very Thoughtful Gift!

Okay, now on to “who is the gift for”? Let’s try not to forget anyone. Here is a list of all those “Special people in the family” to find the perfect gift for.

  • Mother (Mom or StepMom)

  • Father (Dad or StepDad)

  • Brother or Brothers

  • Sister or Sisters

  • Half Brother or Half Brothers

  • Half Sister or Half Sisters 

  • Step Brother or Step Brothers

  •   Step Sister or Step Sisters

  • Son in Law or Sons in Law

  • Daughter in Law or Daughters in Law

  • GrandMother or GrandMothers

  •  GrandFather or GrandFathers

  • Aunt or Aunts

  • Uncle or Uncles

  • Cousin or cousins

  • Special Friend that you consider part of the family

  • Boyfriend

  • Child or children of your Boyfriend

  • Girlfriend

  • Child or children of your Girlfriend

  • Partner you are engaged to

Now let’s think about all those who you may have to deal with on a daily, weekly, or once in a while occasionally.  Let’s see, there is:

  • Co-worker, co-workers

  • Friend or friends

  • Unexpected Guest

 

Moving onto Service workers who provide a service for you throughout the year.

  • Mailman

  • Package Delivery People (UPS, FedEx etc.)

  • Pizza Delivery Person (or other who delivers from restaurants)

  • Grocery Delivery Person

  • Cleaning Person

  • Lawn Care Provider

  • Handyman

  • Pet Care Provider 

  • Child Care Provider (Babysitter)

Did we forget anyone?

Add them to your list, now:

  • Teachers

  • Busdrivers

  • Administration Assistant

  • Coaches

  • Music Lessons Teacher (Piano, Guitar etc)

  • Karate Instructor

A few others to mention are:

  • A person who isn’t near their family (or they can’t make it home for the Holiday)

  • Military Man or Woman (stationed overseas and they can’t be home for the Holiday)

  • Elders in a Nursing Home

  • Family or a Child on the Angel Tree

  • Salvation Army

  • Any other Charitable Organization.

Okay think a few more minutes and see if there is anyone else. Just in case!

  • Gift for a man

  • Gift for a woman

  • Gift for a boy

  • Gift for a girl

  • Gift for a toddler

  • Gift for a infant

 

Even when we think of Gift Giving, we think of it as Happy Occasions!

 

But, sometimes there are “other reasons” to give a gift.

  • Gift for someone who is sick at home

  • Gift for someone who is in the hospital

  • Gift for someone who is heartbroken

  • Gift for someone who has lost a spouse, a child, or a loved one

  • Gift for someone who is lonely 

  • Gift for someone who is struggling with something in their life

  • Gift for someone who is homeless

  • Gift for someone who is moving away from you

  • Gift for someone going off to college

A couple more reasons you might want to give a gift is for:

  • Gift for someone who has moved near you like a new neighbor

  • Gift for someone who is expecting a child

  • Gift for someone who has adopted a child

  • Gift for someone who is retiring from their job

  • Gift for someone who is getting married

  • Gift for someone who is Graduating

  • Gift for a couple on their Wedding Anniversary

  • Gift for someone just to let them know you are thinking of them

  • Gift for someone just because they are special

 

I think we have covered the majority of all the types of people who are in our lives and we want to give a gift to.

 

Let’s talk about all the occasions for when you need to give a gift.  Any occasion is good enough of a reason to give a gift. Giving a gift from the heart for no reason is the best occasion and a memorable one.

What is the best gift you have received?

What is your favorite Special Occasion?

Is your Special Occasion a one time event or does it come around each year?

However, with something going on every month, it’s rare to just give a gift for no reason.

 So here we are going to try to list all the Special Occasions there are to celebrate.

  1. Holidays

  2. Birthdays

  3. Anniversary

  4. Weddings

  5. Birth of a Child

  6. Baby Shower

  7. Bridal Shower

  8. Bachelor Party

  9. Retirement Party

  10. Graduations 

  11. Going off to College

  12. Recitals

  13. Competition Meets

  14. Promotions

  15. Relocating or Moving Away Party

  16. Housewarming or Moving into a New House

  17. Visit to a Long Distance Relative or Friend


“Some really good gifts come in Gift Baskets too”. 

Keep that in mind as you start to browse through the gift ideas. 

This is how you can create a very unique gift that sure to be a big hit. 

 So sit back, take a deep breath and Relax, as you browse through the The Ultimate ABC Gift Ideas Guide.





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