Gift-Giving Tips
- Marissa & Terri
- Oct 30, 2021
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 6
Holidays, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, & more gift-worthy occasions are filled with acts of giving & receiving. The most wonderful time of the year takes place when giving gifts to others is the top priority. How joyful is that? Everyone enjoys giving & receiving gifts.
For little ones, toys or games (that may or may not be played with for only a matter of a couple days) are exciting, but with age, we realize it is the gifts that can last for a lifetime are the ones we hold closest to our hearts.
We want to help you purchase those joyful, timeless, & keepsake-worthy gifts. We hope these gift-giving tips help you:
DIFFERENT FORMS OF GIFTS
We believe there are three general types of gifts to give to others:
The Material - The material gifts are the ones that can be timeless, used on a day-to-day basis, & can be used with joy. Material gifts can be quite meaningful, if chosen well.
Lovely Little Words - There is a reason cards can be found in birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, & more. Sweet words wrapped in cards are like the icing on the cake.
The Experiences - Gifts can come as experiences, such as a trip for the family, game tickets, shopping sprees with family or friends, concert tickets, & more. The gifts that promise experience are some of the most memorable, because they hold the gift itself, as well as time with a person you love or the people you cherish.
GIFT-GIVING QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
It can be easy to get wrapped up in simply trying to find gifts to give, but picking out gifts with intention can ensure that your family members or friends receive presents from you that are incredibly meaningful to them. Here's a list of questions to ask yourself before purchasing some gifts:
Will it bring them joy for years to come?
Finding gifts that can last a lifetime are the gifts worth giving. Will your recipient love a gift 5-10+ years in the future?
Can they use this gift over and over again?
Experience-oriented gifts such as a trip for the family or tickets for an event are wonderful, but there are so many gifts that can be used on a daily basis.
Is this something they've mentioned before?
Even if a potential gift hasn't been mentioned, there's typically little hints on what to gift others. What does their personal style say about them? Do they love animals? (*if so, they may love a custom pet portrait!)
HOW TO MAKE GIFT-GIVING EASIER
Plan ahead
It's not pleasant to be in a rush to find a gift. If you can, it's always best to plan ahead. After marking the occasion on the calendar, set a date you need to begin looking for a gift, as well as the time you would like to have the present wrapped & ready.
Make it pretty
A pretty gift is always exciting to unwrap. Items such as our pet portraits & note cards have top-tier packaging, making them ready to gift to friends & family.
Know your go-to gifts for different occasions
This is a good rule to abide by for acquaintances or new friends. Having go-to gifts on hand, such as a box of note cards or a floral wall print, is especially useful for last-minute situations.
OUR GIFT IDEAS
The Sparrow Wall Print is a cute companion for any wall. Printed with high-quality cardstock & inspired by a meaningful Bible verse, our feathered friend makes a timeless decor statement for years to come.
A little birdie is the perfect way to send a sweet message to someone! In addition to our print, the sparrow comes in a single blank card with one envelope or a box of ten blank cards with envelopes.
“The Sparrow” was inspired by Matthew 10:29-31. On the back of each of our sparrow cards, this special verse is carefully printed, so you can send your mail with meaning.
Do you want to gift someone the chance to send a sweet card to someone they care about deerly? Our deer cards come in a box of ten cards with envelopes, or our single deer card with one envelope. Both make an adorable gift for someone to fawn over.
We hope that these tips helped you! If you would like more gift ideas, please send us an email at info@melaneandco.com. Tell us what's the occasion, who you'd like to gift, & any other notes you'd like to include.
By the way... make sure to send this blog post to a friend who may be looking for gift inspiration!
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