Guess what ladies, it’s December and you know what that means, right? It means wining and dining, it means shopping sprees, it means more visits to the spa; it literally means more of everything that a woman loves. After all, it is Christmas time; a time to celebrate, make merry and be kind to others. But as we moms all know, Christmas is never an easy ride, not when it comes to choosing the perfect Christmas gifts to give to our loved ones and more so, our children and husbands.
This Christmas though, you could follow some tips that could help ease up the whole process of choosing gifts for your loved ones.
1. Don’t be afraid to snoop around
When it comes to social media, every mom knows just how much of an impact it has especially on the younger ones. Most people share their personal thoughts, ideas and wishes on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram. Well, why not snoop around the social media pages of your kids (just this one time) and see whether you will be lucky enough to get a clue on what they might want for Christmas. Imagine how excited they will get when they see that one thing that they have been coveting right in front of them, without them even having to ask.
2. Consider The Interests and Likes of Whoever the gift is intended for
One characteristic of a perfect gift is that it matches the interests of the recipient. As a mother, you ought to have an idea of what your kids like and what your hubby likes. Make a list of everything that they like and everything that they are interested in. If your daughter is into adding to her wardrobe why not look into some of the the latest fashion trends? Last year, I bought an acoustic guitar for my daughter and she was extremely delighted. She even offered to give me some guitar lessons which I really look forward to.
3. Get creative
Now ladies, you must not forget to use some of that female creativity that we have been blessed with. Creativity makes even the simplest present look sophisticated. If you have a teenage daughter who has a sweet tooth for example, you could give her a colorful hamper of all her favorite candy. Don’t forget to include a box of chocolate. She probably won’t be expecting that.
4. Make it personal
The whole idea behind giving someone a gift is to make them feel loved and care for. Don’t just get something from the supermarket shelf, wrap it up in shiny material and call it a gift. You have put a little bit of yourself into the gift. Are you getting a watch for your husband and the father of your children? Well, make it your own by throwing in a card with a sweet poem written on it. He will blush the night away, believe me!
5. Re-gifting
One of the biggest setbacks of gift shopping is a limited budget. But sometimes, you don’t need money to get the perfect gift for a loved one. In fact, all you may need is to rummage through your things for one of those prized possessions that you hold dear because they were a present from someone you loved. For example, you could give your son that old radio that your father gave you when you were just a little girl.
