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How to Up Your Gift Game in 2020

 

Gift giving is something of an art that takes practice to get right. When you’re giving gifts to people you love, it’s important to know their personal tastes and preferences to get that perfect gift that will leave them smiling for days to come. With the new year in full swing, we’d like to offer some tips for upping your gift game in 2020. These tips will help you not only buy better gifts, but also learn to get to know the people you’re buying for a little better in order to tailor your purchasing decisions to their tastes. Keep reading to learn more! 

 

Personal Gifts are Always Better 

A personal gift makes a statement: that you know the person you’re buying for. Nothing feels better than receiving a gift that you know was tailored just for you! How often have you gotten a gift that was either personalized with an engraving or was simply a favorite item of yours, and you thought, “wow; they really do know me!” Personal gifts come in all shapes and sizes, but what matters is that they’re personalized to who you’re giving them to. 

 

Gift cards and other generic gifts have become popular in recent years, and while a gift card to a specific retailer can still be (sort of) personal, it just doesn’t carry the same weight as a gift you put time and thought into. That being said, some people actually prefer a gift card over physical items, and in that case, you’ll want to know where they like to shop the most. 

 

Know Who You’re Buying For 

 

Gift giving is something that takes practice and more than a bit of familiarity with the person you’re buying for. Whether it’s your best friend, sibling, or spouse, buying that perfect gift means you’re going to have to know a little about them; even if it’s something as simple as a gift card. Knowing a person doesn’t just involve knowing their favorite color, outlet store, or sense of style; it’s much more intimate than that. 

 

You’ll want to pay attention to habits and the things they find interesting. For instance, maybe your mom has a favorite cook on TV who sells products you can buy. Or, maybe someone you know loves gift baskets but doesn’t like chocolate (in which case you’d need one of our chocolate-free baskets). Paying attention to the details can make your next gift even more meaningful than the last, and truly show who you’re buying for that you value them as a person. The amount of time and thought you put into a gift really shows! 

 

Think Outside the Box for Gift Giving

 

Traditional gifts usually include some kind of material item, but there are tons of other ways to say “I love you” without giving more things. Gift giving seems to focus heavily on material items, but the fact is, your time is just a good a gift as any. Or, alternatively, their time. For example, if you’ve got friends who are parents, offering to babysit for a weekend makes an excellent gift (am I right moms and dads?) Or, instead of buying a $900 watch for your grandson, buy a cruise for him and his wife so they can relax in the sunset. The bottom line is that a great gift isn’t always a material item. 

 

Some people even donate to charity in someone else’s name as a way of giving back to others while still giving an awesome gift. You don’t have to shower a loved one or friend with stuff to make the gift giving experience a rewarding one. This year, try to shake things up a bit by providing a different kind of gift that’s much more impactful. 

 

Just Ask! 

 

For some reason, when it comes to gift giving, most people are afraid to ask what someone wants. This is probably the best way to give a great gift! You’ll get information right from the source, which is as good as it gets. You won’t have to stand in the store staring at thousands of products and guessing, or going through third-parties only to find out they were wrong. Get your information from the source, and you can’t possibly go wrong.