The Art of Giving Birthday Gifts from the Heart

Although your intentions may be good, there is nothing more depressing than giving a gift that has no meaning to you or to the recipient. Why give a gift at all if it doesn’t come from the heart? Unfortunately, there is a real art to choosing the right gift for the right person, and it may take some practice to perfect. However, once you understand what it means to give a heartfelt gift, it’s actually like an adventure or a treasure hunt. Here are some tips on the art of giving birthday gifts from the heart.

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Money Isn’t Everything

We all have that one friend who likes to boast about having the best of everything. From Prada shoes to the latest iPhone, everything they own is a high-ticket item. Believe it or not, these people will appreciate a well thought out gift from the heart much more than the latest gadget on the market. After all, with their lifestyle, they can probably afford those trinkets that lay just beyond your financial reach. These are the people who won’t admit that those special gifts are the ones they’ll treasure for a lifetime. So what kind of gift would that be?

I’m Thinking of You

Sometimes we know our friends better than we know ourselves. Why not create a birthday certificate from a pre-designed template that they can redeem any time they want? It could be lunch or dinner at the restaurant of their choice – on you of course! Perhaps, you’d like to give them a specially designed voucher for a day at the spa of their choice. You must have heard them say they’d like to try that new café down the street or that they’d love a dinner cruise down the river. Some of the things they’d love to do may not offer gift certificates, so these would be the perfect times to make your own. It would be nice to go along with them on this event, but you should let the recipient know that they can take whoever they want!

Handmade Crafts

Everyone has a talent. You may not be into needle arts but are a gourmet whiz. By taking the time to craft something especially for them, it shows the amount of love that went into that specific gift. Remember, anyone can go to the local mall to pick up the latest gizmo or gadget, but not everyone knows your friend well enough to make something they’d really appreciate. From foods to crafts and even songs you’ve written for them, personal creations are something no one else has and are a real labor of love.

The art of giving gifts from the heart only takes knowing what the other person really loves. It doesn’t have to be a material gift, but it should be something that is well thought-out and speaks of that special ‘connection’ you have. Yes, birthday gifts from the heart take time and effort, but they are something only you can give. That’s what makes them so very special. This year, give the gift of love.

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