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Giving a Great Gift

 

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Brainstorm. Consider the personality and lifestyle of the recipient. Categorize: male or female, old or young. Then break it down further. Are they athletic or couch potatoes? Foodies or health nuts? What are their hobbies or interests? Once you've got a good analysis of the person you're getting the gift for, the process will be much easier.

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Do a little research. Talk to a friend or relative who knows the person well. Let's use a significant others mother as an example. Your honey should be able to provide at least some information about his mother's hobbies, likes or dislikes. There are also great unique gift websites out there that can help you find a gift for the person who has everything like Red Envelope and Issy Gift Shop.

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Pick a hobby or area of interest. Now that you've got a little information, narrow it down to the hobby or interest you know the most about. Let's say your partner's mom likes gardening. Gardening is a pastime that gives you a gazillion options. Gardening supplies, seed packets and terracotta pots are probably a safe bet.

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Get creative. If you have a crafty side, try making the person a gift. Get a small terracotta pot, some acrylic paint and a sealer. Paint the pot with the recipient's name on it in colors that will harmonize with her garden. You can paint more elaborate things on the pot if you wish, but even a color other than "terracotta" will be appreciated. Add a few packets of seeds or a small book on gardening tips and you'll produce a gift that is inexpensive and definitely usable.

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Give the gift of the written word. Use the website [www.bellflowerbooks.com] to create a collaborative book full of photographs and letters of love and appreciate from the people who mean the most. This is a truly priceless gift for significant birthdays, retirements, anniversaries and any other truly significant occasion.

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Listen up. If you spend any time at all talking to this person, tune in for phrases like, "Wouldn't it be nice to have..." or "Aren't those...a great idea?" or even "I am so tired of this old...". With clues like these, it's often possible to get somebody something they hadn't yet fully realized they needed.

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Draw on your own experience and those of others. For example, if you're looking for a gift for a baby shower, recall what came in handy when you had a baby, or ask a mom you know to make suggestions.

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Spend time with the recipient in a workshop, kitchen, or other favorite haunt. Do you know of a tool or other goodies that would improve their time there?

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Go shopping with the recipient, and notice what he or she naturally gravitates toward. This is also a good time to listen for commentary on a person's likes and dislikes.

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Consider personalizing a gift. It can be as simple as ordering a gift online and adding your recipient’s name. Besides being easy, personalizing a gift has its rewards for both the gift giver and receiver. You'll have your chance to be creative and have the satisfaction of knowing you created something just for that special someone. And of course the receiver of your gift will be moved that you took the time to create such a unique memento.

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Ask! Find out whether they have a registry or wish list, or simply inquire what they'd like. Your gift won't be original, or a big surprise, but it will not be the one that gathers dust afterward, either.

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Once you select a great gift, don't forget to wrap the gift attractively. Presentation alone won't compensate for a poor choice, but it can enhance a good one.

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