The Perfect Present: How to Choose a Gift They’ll Truly Love

There’s nothing better than feeling like you’ve done a great job picking the perfect present for your loved one. But how can you be sure they’ll truly love what you give them? 

If you want to see your recipient’s eyes light up when they unwrap your present, we have you covered with these handy tips:

What’s Guaranteed To Make Them Smile? 

Is your friend always excited to try new snacks? Does a fresh bunch of flowers always cheer your mum up? Is your girlfriend happy whenever she gets a new plant? Whatever makes them smile, that’s your clue for a brilliant gift that keeps on giving. 

Whether you go for a wine subscription gift or a plant of the month club, subscription gifts can last for as little as one month or as many as twelve months. There’s an option for every price point, and the beauty of these gifts is that they’ll produce smiles for as long as the subscription lasts.

Have You Tried Asking? 

Sometimes the best thing you can do is ask. If you don’t want to make it boring by asking them directly what they want, consider asking questions like: 

• What do you love but never treat yourself to? 
• What’s only our bucket list? 
• What’s a hobby or interest you’d love to spend more time on?
• What’s the most relaxing way you like to spend your free time?
• What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Questions like these can clue you in on gifts that will really make an impact. 

Consider What’s Going On In Their Life Right Now

At different times in our lives, we’ll benefit from certain gifts more than others. For example, if your friend has just had a baby, they will love you if you give them a good night’s sleep kit or a voucher for their favorite coffee shop. If your mom has just retired, memberships to different local landmarks she loves could be the perfect present. Think about where your loved one is at in their life, and more often than not, that will lead to an idea for a great gift. 

Try Social Media Stalking (The Non-Creepy Kind)

Nearly three quarters of Americans say that they use some kind of social media platform. There are some downsides to this, but when it comes to giving gifts, there are many positives to snooping on somebody’s social media page. 

Perhaps they often post about a certain restaurant they love – you could get them vouchers to spend there. Maybe they post regularly about certain lifestyle choices, like veganism, and you could make them a basket of vegan goodies. It could even be as easy as seeing them post about a certain gift being on their wish list, and buying it for them. 

Whatever you end up finding, social media can be your best friend when it comes to gift giving. Just don’t get addicted to snooping!

Give the Gift of Time

Time is our most precious resource, making it one of the best gifts anybody can receive. Maybe it’s a coffee and a chat, a picnic on the beach, or a weekend away making memories together – the fact is that it’s time spent with them to show them just how much you care, and that is a gift that would make anybody smile. 

“Some people are worth melting for.” – Olaf, Frozen

Whether you give them monthly wine or a slice of your time, the very fact you’ve read our guide suggests that the recipient of your gift is a very lucky loved one indeed.