Giving gifts is a beautiful way to show appreciation and love for those around you. It can also be a great way to bring people closer together.
Many gift-givers get caught up in their immediate reaction to their gift, but recipients feel tremendous gratitude for longer presents.
Graduation
Whether someone is graduating from kindergarten, high school, or college, they will be thrilled with a gift that honors their hard work. Bringing them a box of famous but unique chocolates from Cocoa Dolce, such as butter almond toffees or dark pineapple creams, is the perfect way to celebrate their accomplishment.
Graduates are called on stage one by one at graduation ceremonies to shake the chancellor’s hand. A guest speaker and valedictory speech follow this, then the ceremony ends, and students exit to greet loved ones.
Give your favorite art graduate a gift that will help them kick off their creative careers with handy art supplies and books for inspiration. You can add a personal touch with a custom luggage tag featuring their name, initial, or favorite quote.
Housewarming
The right gift can speak volumes, but finding something special can be challenging. Creativity can help you find the perfect present.
For housewarming gifts, look for items that are both stylish and practical. “Finding elements that coordinate with their new home and can serve a daily purpose will ensure their enjoyment of the gift for a long time,” says interior designer Becky Shea.
Gifts can be a great way to show your love and appreciation for someone. But it’s important to remember that the thought behind the gift matters most. Gifts that reflect their interests and hobbies and those that are more personal will be especially appreciated. Giving a meaningful gift will make them feel loved and cared for.
Birthday
Many gift-givers must consider the long-term pleasure a recipient will get from their present. They’re fixated on a moment of excitement during the exchange, even though studies show that gifts with more utility and lasting enjoyment make people happier.
Give a unique, one-of-a-kind gift that’s sure to impress. For example, a book of the best chocolate recipes from America’s Test Kitchen is a practical and tasty gift that will continue to delight.
Gift cards may seem impersonal, but they’re an excellent option for busy people who need help finding the right gift or need more money for something more substantial. Plus, they can be used to treat themselves to an experience like a spa day or dinner at a nice restaurant.
Mother’s Day
For Mother’s Day, a thoughtful gift that will make her smile is a great choice. Flowers are a popular gift, but if you know her well enough to choose the right ones, a painting of them might also work. A flower painting is versatile and can adapt to many decoration styles.
Typically, people spend millions of dollars on Mother’s Day each year on gifts like flowers and cards, jewelry, and gifts for special outings. Traditionally, the day is spent with family for breakfasts, brunches, or lunches at home, in cafes and restaurants, or over phone calls from children who live away. The woman who founded Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis, later regretted how commercialized the holiday had become. She died just nine years after it became an official national holiday.
Father’s Day
Dads deserve a day to celebrate their hard work and all they do for their families. Father’s Day is a relatively modern holiday that honors fathers and father figures (stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and more).
Homemade gifts are among the best ways to show Dad how much you care. Let the kids help create a unique framed piece of art using their artwork or write him a loving message on a travel mug that he can use for coffee or tea at work.
For a creative and educational gift, give him painting classes led by experienced artists in welcoming group classes or with live online painting courses. He can also relax with a new folding rocking chair, perfect for outdoor enjoyment.