Searching For The Perfect Present?
A book is a gift you can open again and again.
-
Garrison Keillor
Finding The Perfect Present
Do you want to find the perfect present for someone? Looking for that special gift that will make their eyes light up and a smile break out?
The perfect present expresses how much you love, respect, understand and value the people in your life ... whether they are family, co-workers, or just a wonderful client.
So how do you find that perfect gift that makes them say ... "this is soooo me ... where did you find this?"
So, What Is The Perfect Present?
To find the perfect gift, you have to know what you are looking for. Guessing or searching the mall and online catalogs will not do it if you are hoping luck or chance will help you find it.
First, you need to learn the secret to giving great gifts. It starts with understanding the hopes, dreams and ambitions of the recipient -- and then getting creative about what you can do to help them turn them into a reality. So,
- What makes them laugh and smile? If you know what brings them joy, why not add to their collection or take them to a comedy club,
- What do they dream of doing or becoming? Maybe you can help them take the next step by spending the day touring a campus, buy them a space in a writing workshop, arrange for a one day internship or sign themup for cooking school.
- What experiences or activities do they dream of doing someday? Perhaps they need a day at the spa, a hot air balloon ride, or a day of behind-the-scenes at the local zoo?
- What would make their life easier or bring more joy into it? - Maybe that means hiring a cleaning service, arranging for a babysitter, or creating a list of homeschoolers in the area.
- What do they love to work with, touch, hold or use everyday? A great feeling can come from a great tool -- whether that is a fine writing pen, a luxorious ball of yarn, yards of velvet, a high tech laser level, or the perfect belt buckle.
- Can you find something that reflects the places they love to be and are inspired by? Would they love to spend the day watching films about africa (African Queen
, The Gods Must Be Crazy
, Out of Africa
), taking a trip to the boat harbor, visiting an organic farm, or touring the local museum?
Need More Help & Ideas?
If you need help learning the secrets of great gift giving, here are a few resources that will help you create lists of the perfect gifts for those you love ...
It all depends on you, your pocketbook and how much love you want to invest. Once you have an idea of what you are looking for, here are a few places I recommend ...
