Gift Giving Guide For Guys.
by Ron
King
Holiday
gift shopping for your sweetheart can seem to be a
difficult task, and many men put it off until
Christmas Eve because of this. Knowing a few basics
about the art of selecting a gift for a woman can help
make your shopping trip more successful, and less
stressful. Following are some hints about how to find
the perfect holiday gift for your sweetheart.
Choose Something Just For Her
The first tip is this: never buy her a gift that you
would like to receive. You probably would not make the
mistake of thinking she wants a new John Deere
tractor. But you may think that home electronics items
like TVs and stereos are fabulous gifts. A new plasma
TV is probably not on her gift list. But if a TV, or
even a tractor, does happen to be on her list, be sure
to buy the one she wants, not the one you think she
should have.
Avoid Housekeeping Aids
Another pearl of wisdom: never buy your sweetheart a
household appliance, or something to make housework
easier. She almost certainly will not be pleased. She
may decide to clean house -- by getting rid of your
items. This prohibition includes cleaning products,
like that extra large container of laundry soap that
finally went on sale. A new, high-tech vacuum cleaner
might be something she wants, but not as a Christmas
gift from her sweetie.
Keep It Personal
Another clue to remember when searching for the
perfect holiday gift for your special someone -- a
Chia Pet, or a house plant, is not a romantic gift.
Your sister might like to receive a house plant from
you, but it is probably safe to say that your
sweetheart will be expecting something a little more
personal.
Lingerie and nightwear can be a great holiday gift
idea for that someone special. But avoid the flannels
and the granny panties. That type of gift sends the
message that you do not find her desirable. Buy her
the sexy stuff if you're leaning towards a gift of
lingerie.
Don't Cut Corners
Jewelry can be the perfect gift for the woman you love
for Christmas, but there are a couple of pitfalls to
avoid. Always remember that an imitation diamond does
not cut it, either figuratively or literally. Imagine
the embarrassment she will feel when she tests her new
ring in front of her friends by trying to cut glass
with it. Such a scene could have dire consequences for
your relationship. Buy the real thing.
Don't Trust Your Fashion Sense
For many men, clothing often seems the ideal gift,
especially when the women in their lives love clothes.
If you are thinking about clothing for your special
someone, please reconsider. While many men think they
have a good sense of women's fashions, in reality few
do. If you give her clothes, she may act appreciative,
but don't ever expect to see her wear them.
Take A Hint
Although it may seem obvious, one of the most
important gift-giving clues is: listen. Many women
drop detailed hints about what they want. If you pay
attention, she will probably tell you exactly what to
buy for her. You can never disappoint her by giving
her something she wants.
Presentation: Part Of The Gift
Never underestimate the power of presentation.
Beautiful paper, nice boxes, and bows that sparkle can
set the stage, and increase your sweetheart's
anticipation of your gift. Duct tape is never
acceptable, and plastic grocery bags do not make good
gift bags. If you hire someone skilled to wrap that
perfect gift, you give your sweetheart the gift of
beauty in presentation, in addition to the gift
within.
Your Love Shows Through
That "perfect" holiday gift may be something elusive,
and always just out of reach. The gift you give her,
whether perfect or not, if chosen thoughtfully will
send the message that you cared enough to make the
effort. Figuring out the perfect holiday gift for your
special someone can be difficult. But following the
above guidelines will help you put a smile on her face
this holiday season.
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Three Ingenious Anniversary Gift
Ideas.
by
David Chandler
If you have met the person or the couple several times
you must be familiar with how they express themselves.
Therefore, one of the best anniversary gift ideas
would be to portray that pose through a life-size
pencil sketch and frame it in bamboo or white plywood
Anniversary gift ideas should have sentimental values.
An enlarged photograph or a life-size poster could be
made of the pet, their first car, or any favourite
item the couple may share.
There are also “traditional” anniversary gifts. Each
anniversary year has a specific theme. For example,
the traditional gift for the first anniversary is
paper, the second year is cotton, and the third is
leather and so on. Any good address book will list the
traditional anniversary gift ideas in the back of the
book.
You may have several anniversary gift ideas but try
this one of these: Fill a glass sphere with fluid such
as water and seal it. Now get it to work on electronic
principle. Record some tunes that the couple hum
(their voices). Then make a toy putting the two
together and place the sphere on sand. Whenever the
position of the fluid in the sphere will change a
humming tune will be heard. The couple will surely
enjoy your creative idea and such a personalized gift.
You could also make ring tones from their humming
tunes and download them in the mobile phones of the
couple. Indeed both ideas are innovative and personal.
In closing, anniversary gifts should be a gift that
comes from the heart. Whether it is homemade or store
bought. The gift should reflect the personality of the
couple as much as possible.
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Gift Shopping Tips for tight budgets.
by
Karen Couillard
Have
you seen the prices of greeting cards lately? It is
hideous! Once you purchase the card and gift-wrap,
your overall cost can easily increase by $10 to$15. If
you are on a tight budget, this can be difficult as
you spend more on the fluff and less on the actual
gift. Not only are greeting cards expensive, their
sizes often overwhelm small gifts, which make the
overall presentation, looking goofy and unbalanced.
Basically, you really don’t need to spend on expensive
greeting cards to make an impression.
We all have this perception that greeting cards are
the perfect match to gift giving. Although true, there
are cost effective ways that can help you spend more
on gifts and less on greeting cards. For instance,
packaged blank cards are the best way to go as you pay
less per card then individually. The other advantage
of blank cards is that they are not specific to an
occasion and can be used for anything. You should
always have a pack handy and ready to use, as you
never know when you will need to buy someone a last
minute gift or card.
Choosing the right card can be time consuming. As the
overall look of your gift is very important, you must
consider size when choosing your card. The safest way
is to choose a small size gift card, as it will fit to
any size gift. In my opinion, the Groovy-0-Grams mini
cards are the best to use as they fit perfectly on any
size gift and they are very affordable. For the price
of one greeting card, you get six per pack and you can
use the mini cards for six different occasions. Now
that’s a bargain! Not only are they affordable, the
mini cards are really fun to use as they focus on
different personalities rather then occasions. They
also promote positive self- esteem, which is a gift in
itself.
Being prepared in advance with a pack of mini cards
will save you time and money. And, when those last
minute gift frenzies strike, you will spend more on
your gift and less on the fluff. Happy gift shopping!
For more gift shopping ideas and tips please log on at
http://www.groovyarts.com
Karen
Couillard is one of Canada hottest artists. As a
highly recognized businesswomen, artist, product
designer and writer, she is known for being an
entrepreneur in the world of art and design. As the
founder of Groovy Arts, she has successfully developed
and launched products specializing in giftware and
home décor based on her signature art collection. Her
work has appeared on CFTO “ “Panorama” Toronto CH 11
“CH Morning Live,” Hamilton, KNBC-TV “News 4,” Los
Angeles, KESQ-TV “Channel 3 News,” Palm Springs, City
TV “CityLine,” Toronto as well as in many publications
including “ The Hamilton Spectator,” “West of the
City,” “Art World News,” “Le Madawaska,” “The Globe
and Mail” and the popular French magazine “Décoration
Chez-Soi.” Her expertise in the art and design
industry has led her to teach workshops about art and
business as well as write several “how to” articles
that can be found on her website at http;//www.groovyarts.com
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