How To… Buy the perfect gift

In this post, we're talking how to give a gift that will be well recieved.

1. Set yourself a budget

· By doing this you will relieve the stress many people suffer when trying to find a good present because they have no idea how much to spend, which makes present selection incredibly difficult.

2. What sort of reaction are you trying to gain from the recipient?

· Do you want them to find the gift funny, or is it something you wish them to cherish and keep for a long time?

3. What type of person is your recipient?

· For example, practical people tend to prefer something they can use, whereas other types of people prefer decorative things.

4. What colours do they like or usually wear?

· This will give insight into what you may look for if you choose to buy them accessories or clothing (however, buying them clothing may be a poor choice if you do not know their exact size, as giving someone clothing that does not fit can cause many a headache getting the problem fixed)

5. Does the person have a particular hobby or special interest (i.e. reading books, playing computer games, fishing, etc.)

· Gifts that complement the interests of your recipient (bookstore gift cards for example) will guarantee that it will be well received.

6. Think about the things that have happened to your recipient recently.

· If someone has moved house, then presents they can use to fill the house are a good starting point in your search.

7. Give a gift that can be personalised or even make them a gift yourself.

· Things like photo frames can be personalised with pictures and the frames can be decorated, and gifts that have been made rather than bought both save the budget, and are more greatly appreciated, as this shows that you have really made an effort to try and please them.