Giving gifts is always a pleasant experience because of the joy it brings about seeing the smile on the face of the person receiving them; let’s be honest though, there are times when it’s not as joyful as expected when it comes to actually picking the presents.
If you find yourself stuck in a rut or are dealing with a person who isn’t exactly the easiest when it comes to choosing the ideal present for, hopefully you’d find this blog post helpful. Hint: it’s to do with food and drinks! Yes, I’m talking about gift baskets because who wouldn’t enjoy such a treat!
Now, it may seem somewhat difficult to make up your mind since there are vast options, from wine and champagne hampers Australia round stores offer in a combination with chocolates, to baskets with cheese, nuts, crackers, tea and even soup. However, it shouldn’t be too hard to make the decision as long as you focus on these two aspects: who you are buying for, and what you are buying for.
The Person – First things first, you have to think of the individual intend to surprise. There were times when I found myself loving the gift so much, I’d forgotten to consider the recipient. Need I say I then ended up disappointed when not seeing the expected enthusiasm from them?
In case you don’t know their personality well enough and don’t have the answers to these questions, ask them, or rather ask someone close to them if you want to keep it a surprise. If it’s a new friend or colleague, give them a questionnaire they’d have to answer without saying why! In addition, it’s important to remember also to inquire whether or not they have food allergies or are following some new fitness regime or a diet that’s strictly organic.
The Reason – Same as with giving the person a thought, you ought to give the reason some well-deserved consideration: is it for a special event you’re buying the champagne hamper for, in the example of an anniversary, birthday, graduation, as a get well or welcome to the neighbourhood treat, or is it just a way of showing you care about them?
The answer to this would assist you with setting a theme and deciding how special your gift should be, or should I say how expensive. The closer the person is to you, and the more special the occasion, the bigger the basket!
Choosing the Basket
Okay, so you’ve managed to find the answer for both aspects, you know the person’s likes and dislikes, as well as the occasion, and now it’s time to find your ideal basket; since there’s a wide assortment you’d come across at specialised stores, it’s advisable to decide whether you’d like to choose something already made or you’d like to have your own custom hamper.
With ready-made baskets, you won’t have to bother picking the drink or the snacks, all you have to do is add them to the cart and voila. With the custom-made however you get to choose the bits and pieces you want to fill them up with.
I personally prefer the latter because I can add both sweets and snacks, then choose the drink myself too as the cherry on top. As a special touch, the addition of a gift card with a customised note is more than welcome!
Get Creative
Even if you choose your pre-made wine gift basket with all the cheeses and crackers you know with certainty they’d indulge in, you could still give it a go by investing more in it with your creativity. Don’t be surprised if they end up loving the present so much, they remember it for the rest of their lives!
To create a lasting impression, all you have to do is throw in the items that are related to their hobbies, or a unique item that’s symbolic for the occasion you’re sending the gift for. Can’t think of anything of the sort? Add items for the kitchen or simply a bouquet of flowers!
If you’re buying for a child, consider throwing in a toy you know they’d love, whereas if it’s for a parent you have the option to add a book, for instance. When treating your soulmate, perhaps you could also add a gift card for a day at the spa or tickets to an event they can’t wait to go to.
The romantic souls would certainly appreciate to see champagne hampers Australia has fallen in love with paired with champagne glasses, signifying there’s a romantic date waiting for them upon receiving the gift; I know I’d enjoy such a present! On the other hand, if you’d like to give your partner some well-deserved rest, that would come in handy more than any other gift, chore cards are also a great suggestion.
Lastly, when choosing for a person you aren’t acquainted with that well, like for a new colleague or a new neighbour, a personalised mug is a nice idea.
