Thursday, December 8, 2011

Meaningful Christmas Gifts

Christmas is fast approaching.Christmas is a family reunion and time for sharing and giving gifts.Do you already have gifts for your love ones? I know how difficult and stressful it is to choose and prepare gifts. Let me give you some tips that might help.

Be creative.
We have e-cards and emails nowadays. With the technologywe have,  we may think thay cards are already out.Maybe yes but
a handmade Christmas card with personal good wishes to your family and friends is still sweet and heartfelt.It will bring them a smile whenever they read it.

Make it personalized.
Personalized gifts are always appreciated.It's a way of showing our beloved how special they are.
A personalized shirt, photoframe,ring or handmade personalized bracelet or an art piece you paint yourself will surely be appreciated.

Do it with effort.
Prepare holiday baked goods like fruitcake,brownies or cookies.You can also share them your recipes.Everyone appreciates food.

Research.
Buy something that they want or they need.Give a gift depending of what they are fond of and what personality they have.Why will you give a book to someone who hates reading, or a dress to your boyish sister. Surely they willl not like your gift.Choose what you think is perfect.You can also ask them for a wishlist.

Remember:It's the thought that counts.
I know we want to be generous at this time of the year but we also have to consider our budget.It is important that our gifts are within our means. Keep in mind it is always the thought that counts.It doesn't need to be expensive.

Goodluck and Happy Holidays!

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