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6 Gift Ideas For Men

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Someone once said that one of the most difficult things to get in Lagos is gifts for men. Well, I agree. It’s a tad frustrating to get affordable gifts other than the standard boxers and singlets which I’m sure the men have had more than enough of. They are literally tired of it.

 

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So, this new year, let’s resolve to get our men better gifts. For those of you that want to become thoughtful givers, these six gift ideas for men that might help.

Personalised Badass Shooter Basketball Hoop

For the sporty types in your life, this basketball hoop will come in very handy. Even if he doesn’t play basketball. this might encourage him to pick up the sport. Just make sure he has the height.

The Power Of Personalised Gifts

I’m not even a sports person but I know guys are crazy about their clubs. They can literally fight you over it which is fine. At least we know they are passionate about something. This personalized Manchester United Phone Case is something you can get for you man that he will definitely appreciate.

Personalised To The Moon Keyring

From ₦2200

If your man doesn’t mind all the mushiness attached to carrying a personalized keyring with your picture and a cute message on it, you should look into getting one for him. Just make sure he doesn’t mind so it doesn’t up unused.

Personalised Discovery Mouse pad

 

Everyone uses mousepads so you really don’t have any excuse not to get him one or two. They make perfect gifts because they are actually useful; something he can see every day plus they serve as perfect reminders of your thoughtfulness and appreciation.

Your man doesn’t necessarily have to be a street boy to deserve this lovely mug. He could have been born and raised in Lagos and it would be totally valid.

Personalised Workaholic Notebook

If your man isn’t a workaholic, you should be happy. But if he is, you should also appreciate his efforts once in a while. This notebook is a great way to do so. You know what they say, it’s the thought that counts.

How To Be A Thoughtful Gift Giver

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We have established the fact that boring, thoughtless and non- personalized gifts are a no-no and we have agreed to drop them in 2016. Some people might be wondering;

how then can they change their gifting habits?

How do they become more thoughtful givers?

Well, today’s post is here to solve all of that. It might seem like a long and arduous ordeal but trust me, when you begin to imbibe these habits, it becomes a routine of sorts.

Studies have shown that thoughtful givers have a series of habits that they have developed over time which makes the entire process almost seamless. So, instead of worrying endlessly about the type of gifts to give out, they have a functional formula that works for them every.single.time.

So, what exactly are they? Let’s find out!

 

  • They make plans.

I think we can all agree that the bulk of thoughtful giving goes into the planning. It’s majorly about taking time out to think about the recipient’s personality and interests and plan the gifts accordingly. This might involve making a list to organize your thoughts and ideas.

  • They personalize the gifts.

This really is a no-brainer. Going out of your way to personalize your gifts is ulmate display of thoughtful giving. It can be as simple as rewrapping the items with cute ribbons and placing a sweet note on it or as grand as getting a customized gift made specially for them. Whatever the case is, your thoughts and efforts will definitely show.

  • They don’t dwell so much on cost.

Some people are of the school of thought that the more pricey the gift is, the better it is. Well, we at Greetings World beg to disagree. There’s so much fixation of the cost of gifts that so many people go completely out of their way (read budget) to buy gifts just to prove a point. We don’t agree with that ideology because we believe that the best gifts do not necessarily have to be pricey. You the giver just need to be creative.

  • They pay attention to details.

Here, we call it ‘packaging’. Thoughtful givers pay close attention to details and are particular about the way their products are presented. You can’t put in all that work and present it shabbily just because you’re too lazy to package it properly. Do you get the drift? Paying attention to details such as presentation and packaging is one of the habits of thoughtful givers.

  • They ask questions.

Granted, not all of us are in touch with our creative side so it might be a tad challenging to get crafty and go all out. For those of us like that, it’s easier to ask their recipients point blank what they want which is fine. This saves them the hassle of being creative but still encourages thoughtful giving.

 

It’s not as difficult as you probably think it is. It just requires you to change your perspective and do thing differently.

 

7 Dope Designs That Would Inspire You To Get A Gift

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Sometimes, we don’t have valid reasons for buying things. We just buy them either because they tickle our fancy or simply because they’re fine. It happens to the best of us. It’s what they call ‘impulsive spending’. I’m not here to give you an Economics lecture but just to tell you that it’s totally fine to splurge once in a while as long as it’s in line with your budget and not completely overboard.

Here are Greetings World, we have some really dope designs (if we say so ourselves) and it’s only right that we show them to you once in a while to refresh your memory just incase you have forgotten.

In no particular order, here they are;

1. This Personalised Beer Mug to show off to your guys!

Personalised Beer Mug

2. This Fairytale Filmstrip Mug to document and remind you of the good times.

Fairy Tale film strip mug

3. This Sorry Typewriter Card to apologize for your errors and mistakes.

Sorry Typewriter Card

4. This Around the world Mousepad to remind you of what you’re missing out.

Around the world mouse pad

5. This Personalised Beach Retirement Mousepad to appreciate that retiree in your life.

Personalised Beach Retirement Mousepad

6. This Couple Of The Year Notebook to prove to the world that you’re going strong.

Couple of the year

7. This Personalised Writing Rules Notebook for the writers and aspiring novelists in your life.

Personalised Writing Rules Notebook

From ₦1,800

8. This Personalised Workaholic Notebook for the workaholics in your office.

Personalised Workaholic Notebook

9. This Personalised-Lagos-Boy-Mug for the street smart ones in your circle.

10. This Pacifier Baby Naming Card for the new mother in your family.

Pacifier Baby Naming Card

 

Whatever the occassion is, Greetings World has got you covered. But i peradventure you have something much better in mind, feel free to upload your designs and personalise it as you wish.

All The Ocassions Flowers Serve As Perfect Gifts

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Some people are of the school of thought that flowers are simply not part of our culture. They say Nigerian girls do not appreciate such things but would rather accept money, food and/or hair. According to them, flowers are plants. What could they possibly do with plants? Lol. Whether we like it or not, flowers are here and there’s really nothing we can do about it.

Now, if you probably love the idea of giving flowers but you’re still clueless about when to give them, this post is for you. Other than Valentine’s Day, I assure you there are other occasions you can give a bouquet of flowers rather than a card for instance.

Some of which includes;

 

  • Birthdays

In case you didn’t know, you can give flowers as a birthday gift. But just before ordering a bouquet of flowers, just make sure the receiver in question appreciates them so it doesn’t turn out to be a waste of money.

Simplicity Flower

  • Valentine’s Day

This is probably the only period people deem it fit to give or even receive flowers which is fine really. Valentine’s Day is the day to give and receive love. So, make sure your bouquet of roses and box of chocolates are ready.

  • Mother’s Day

Show how much you love and care for your mother by getting her some nice flowers to commemorate the day.

  • First Date

Those of us that are hopeless romantics know how to appreciate flowers. It doesn’t even have to be the whole bouquet. A simple rose stem is one of the best ways to make a great impression.

  • Anniversaries

Elegant White Flower

How could we forget anniversaries? They say romance usually dies after marriage. But if you don’t want that to happen to you, try to keep the flame alive on your anniversary with the wide range of flowers available.

  • Funerals

Giving flowers is a great way to sympathize with the family of the deceased during a funeral. They have the ability to convey our wishes and deepest sympathies. So yes, there’s a reason you see a lot of flowers during funerals.

  • Apology Flowers

These are really handy for those of you in relationships. Apology flowers are a thing. Just like the name implies, they are used to apologize and make amends. So, when you offend your partner and need to make it up to her, just get a bouquet of her favorite flowers. Now, you probably won’t see any tagged apology flowers. This is where you use your initiative and get something she would love.

 

Just a quick reminder that you can order your flowers from Greetings World and have it delivered to you.

5 Gift Ideas For Your Best Friend

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Our friends are possibly the most important people in our lives after God and our family. Our best friends are there to offer companionship, love and generally make our lives easier and worthwhile. No matter how much you try to be reclusive, you would definitely have one or two friends. Definitely. I don’t think it’s possible to ‘friendless’ so to speak.

But have you taken time out to appreciate your best friend lately? I know how easy it is to get carried away with our hustle but once in a while, it is necessary to show some appreciation. It could be as easy as inviting him/her to the bar or even buying them lunch for a day or a few days depending on your capacity. Whatever it is, just make sure you’re doing something.

Here at Greetings World, our job is to provide affordable personalized gifts. So, if you’re looking for something for your best friend, here are some gift ideas.

1. A personalized mousepad

Personalised Cool Dude Mouse pad

Mousepads cut across both genders as anyone can use it. It’s a functional and must-have stationery that should be in everyone’s home or office. So, it wouldn’t be out of place to get them for your best friend. Just make sure they’re personalized to suit their personality.

2. A personalized mug

Personalised Beer Mug

Is your best friend a tea, coffee or beer drinker? Or all the above?  Then a mug is your best shot. Personally, as a tea drinker, I don’t joke with my mugs which means I always accept mugs as gifts. There’s no such thing as too many mugs.

3. A bunch of flowers.

Simplicity Flower

This might seem a bit dicey but if your female best friend is one that loves flowers, I don’t think there’s any harm in getting her some. Yes, this is usually reserved for the significant other in her life but who says you can’t break the status quo? Anyway, if this is something you can pull off, go right ahead.

4. A personalized notebook.

Personalised Doodle Notebook

Just like mousepads, notebooks are regular things that you can personalize and gift your best friend. Imagine if he or she has a stash of notebooks, yours would stand out because it has been customized.

5. A nice personalized phone case.

personalised chelsea fan phone case

Personalized phone cases have become increasingly popular these days. If you noticed that your best friend hasn’t gotten one, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to gift her one. It shows how thoughtful and understanding you are.

Different Ways To Repurpose Old Greeting Cards

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From the day you were born till date, I bet you must have received a ton of greeting cards from various occasions especially your birthdays. I know there was a time when we used to use the cards we received as decorations. After they must have expired, we took them down, waited for the next birthday to come and repeated the same thing. It was like a routine of sorts. But now, nobody gat time for that. Instead, we stockpile them somewhere until they are ready to be disposed of. Personally, I shred mine into pieces before throwing them away.

But what if I told you that there’s a way to repurpose these old greeting cards, would you believe me and stop disposing of them? Yeah, I know. You’re probably interested as long as it doesn’t take too much time. I feel you.

Repurposing old greeting cards is a great way to extend its life. Especially if they’re the pricey type and you don’t have the heart to toss them into the trash.

Here are some ways you can reuse your greeting cards.

 

WARNING: You would have to unveil your crafty side!

 

  • As a bookmark

The bookish ones can attest to the fact that there’s nothing like a great bookmark. For someone like me that uses anything as a bookmark, I could just reach out to one or two of favorite cards and turn them into one. If you’re not sure how to do that, get an old bookmark and cut it according to the default size and you’re good to go! If you’re lucky, you can make a business out of it. Just collect old cards from your friends and family and make several ones. If you’re good, you could sell them.

  • As name tags

Most of us wrap the gifts we give to people ourselves. When wrapping, we reach out for a piece of paper or cardboard to address the gift to its owner. Usually, it’s just the name. But what if I told you that instead of using a plain paper, you can repurpose your old greeting cards as name tags. It’s more decent and fancier. Just make sure you doing it properly and not anyhow.

  • For scrapbooks

Scrapbooking is one of my favorite pastimes. I spent most of my teenage years designing scrapbooks. I cut out all of my favorite things from magazines and past them in my scrapbook. Although we have Pinterest now, if I ever go back to it and I would definitely repurpose my old greeting cards. Especially the ones with great designs.

  • As a note

This method is quite similar to the name tags. But this time, you could use the plain side of your old greeting card to write a heartfelt note which would accompany the gift/gift bag.

  • Donate them to a nursery/preschool

Nursery kids never really run out of art and craft ideas. Which is why you could also donate your old greeting cards to them especially if you don’t have the time or you’re not crafty enough. You’ll be surprised with what they come up with.

 

 

 

 

7 Types Of Photoframes You Should Have

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Pictures are important. They build memories that can be passed on from one generation to another. They remind us of people, events, and places. They are also one of our most prized possessions.  If photos have this much power, how are we preserving them? Yeah, you guessed as much. With Photo frames. They help preserve the lifespan of the photos themselves by protecting them from all the elements: air, water, and fire. 

Have you ever visited a family and most of the walls of their homes are filled with large photo frames? Yep! I know people like that too. There are frames of various sizes that mark different milestones in their life. Which is why, many of them invest in fancy frames because more often than not, they double as wall decorations.

I’m sure a lot of us have the mandatory frames of our family members and siblings that we carry around which is fine but have you ever thought about framing other occasions like your graduation for instance? I’m sure it has crossed your mind.

Personalised Sweet Family Photo Frame

From ₦3,600

Well, here are seven other types of photo frames you can have.

1. For Weddings

This is more popular amongst newlyweds and it’s usually the best portrait from their wedding.

2. For Graduations

Parents of new graduates always have nicely framed portraits displayed in their living rooms.

3. For Family

This is the commonest type of photo frame for those that aren’t into frames. It’s usually somewhat mandatory because it shows a sign of unity and togetherness in the home.

4. For Relationships

A couple drunk in love usually has a pair of this as a souvenir of sorts. Or simply as a sign or proof of the great times in their relationship.

Favourite Love Story Photo Frame

5. For Friendships

People who have been friends for a long time sometimes have photos of themselves at different stages of their lives. Of course, it’s natural for them to want to frame one of two of them as to reflect the length and possible the joys of their friendships.

6. For Certificates

This has more to do with preservation than aesthetics. Certificates can be damaged if they are not properly preserved. Most people just prefer to frame them because they believe in its longevity.

7. For Newborns/Babies

In recent times, there has been an uprise in newborn/baby photography. But before then, people just settled for studio photos which they eventually framed and placed in their living rooms.

 

Remember, you can frame whatever photo for whatever reason known to you. Just don’t forget to reach out to Greetings World for your personalized photo frames.

How To Make Up For Forgetting Birthdays

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Yes, we get it. Life is hard enough. Everyone is busy hustling for themselves so it’s natural to forget important things like birthdays every once in a while. But happens when it becomes a habit? In some people’s defense, it’s as a result of a forgetful memory.

 

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So, you hear excuses like, ‘oh, I’m not good with dates’ and whatnot. But I believe that if the people in your life are important to you as you say they are, you’ll find a way to make it work.

What happens if you still keep forgetting? Then you would have to keep making up. A mean, that’s the least you can do as a serial forgetter.

How then do you make up?

For some people, it’s as simple as a phone call or as challenging as making a grand gesture depending on the relationship of the individual(s) involved. Whatever it is, make sure you are making an effort.

 

You might be wondering,

how do I go about it?

Is there a guideline or something?

 

Not really per se but here are a few things that are absolutely mandatory.

 

  • Apologize for forgetting

This where you call the person in question, give a sincere apology and promise to make it up to him/her. If you’re lucky, they will believe you. If you are not, I’m sorry I can’t help you. Find a way to convince them.

  • Make plans

It’s one thing to have plans, it’s another thing entirely to follow through. This is where you think about what exactly you want to do. You can call it the crux of the make up. Do you just want to simply buy a gift? Or you want to take her out to dinner? Or you want to make a series of gestures leading up to a grand one? Whatever it is, this is the time to plan. Don’t forget you can make it extra special by getting a few personalized gifts from Greetings World so she knows you’re for real.

  • Execute

Really, there’s no time to waste. The earlier you execute your plans, the better for you. You don’t want it stretching beyond normal else you might get carried away and maybe forget again. Don’t forget that the right attitude also matters and don’t be a bum about it.

  • Go forth and forget no more

Birthdays are important and significant. Whether or not you believe in celebrating or even marking them is out of the question. Just make sure it’s memorable for someone around you. Find a way and make an effort to stop forgetting them and if you do, humbly apologize and make up for it.

 

 

5 Ways To Jazz Up Your Mousepads

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Before now, a lot of us didn’t put too much thought to mundane things like mousepads. They were just one of those necessary office/home stationary we bought to make our work easier. I don’t know about you but I prefer my external mouse to an inbuilt mouse. Which means my mousepads or any makeshift one (like notepads) are important to me. I’m sure there are a number of people that can relate.

But did you know that your ‘boring’ mousepads can be personalized? You know, here at Greetings World, our mantra is ‘always make it personal’ so don’t blame us if we try to personalize every single thing.

Our job is simply to help you personalize even the most mundane things such that they make for memorable gifts. So, you might not really be interested in getting a personalized gift for yourself but what about others?

Moving on, there are a few ways you can jazz up your mousepads in such a way that the receiver remembers you with fond memories and puts a smile on his/her face. Of course, this depends on your relationship with the person in question.

But here are some ideas, just in case you need to celebrate someone special this year.

One more thing, mousepads are the kind of gifts that cuts across so don’t be bothered about how appropriate they are.

1. Personalized African Print Mousepad

Personalised African Print Mousepad

Does the receiver in question have a penchant for African prints? Then look no further. This is a perfect gift for him or her.

2. Personalized Marital Bliss Mousepad

Personalised Marital Bliss Mousepad

Do you have a pair of newly wedded friends and you’re stuck on what to gift them? I’m sure you do. Get hold of their pre-wedding photos and customize a pair of mousepads for each of them. They won’t forget you in a long time.

3. Best Dad Mousepad

Best Dad Mousepad

Have you been thinking of what to give your dad or your mom this season? It’s not too late to get them a late Christmas gift. I’m sure they’ll appreciate the gift and the thoughts.

4. Around The World Mousepad

Around the world mouse pad

Do you have a globetrotter friend? That doesn’t really like to stay in one place but prefers traveling the world? Show him/her how much you appreciate their hobby or career as the case may be. And maybe, they might just get you something on your wishlist.

5. Personalized Beach Retirement Mousepad

Personalised Beach Retirement Mousepad

I’m sure you have retired uncles and aunts just lounging around enjoying their retirement. You could always gift the computer savvy ones a personalized beach retirement mousepad.

6. Love Is All We Need Mousepad

Love is all we need mousepad

How could we forget our relationships? Personalize your mousepad with a favorite picture of the both of you. Get two and gift him/her the second one.

 

 

How Having New Year Goals Can Change Your Life

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Happy New Year everyone!

 

The first thing I did, just like everyone else on the 1st of January was to write down my new year goals. Keyword: write down. This is actually the first time I’m writing my goals down. This means that I’m being intentional about my goals and making actual efforts to work on them.

 

New Year resolutions are not exactly new. Cliche as they sound, some people take them very seriously because it gives them the opportunity to start afresh. A clean slate if you might add. But overtime, people have dumped resolutions for more substantial goals because they they tend to break them even before the end of January. But now, they are embracing S.M.A.R.T ( Specific.Measurable.Achieveable.Realistic.Time-bound) goals which makes them more acountable.

Now, how can new year goals change your life?

It’s simple.

Generally having goals means that you can work towards something that will have an impact in your life in the long run. For instance, if you want to improve your fianancial status by the end of the year, you will need to have a set of short term goals which would lead to that major increase. It could be by learning new skills and adding them to your current skillset or even be by starting a small business. Whatever it is when executed properly they would lead to your desired goal of financial increase by the end of the year.

Won’t that change your life?

And then if you’re smart, you go ahead and invest your earnings so that it can yield better returns. If you’re lucky and the economy is on your side, your life will be completely changed.

Bottom line, having goals and not just new year goals is the first step to getting the life of your dreams.

So, this new year, don’t be pressured to write a list. Sit down and think carefully about what you can achieve before the end of the year that would have the biggest impact on your life.

 

 

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