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How To Choose Christmas Gifts For Your Family Members

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Now that we understand the significance of Christmas gifts, it’s time to find out how to choose gifts for our family members. Frankly, this can be tough but let’s try and navigate it together.

When choosing Christmas gifts for anyone and not just your family members, it can swing in two ways. You can decide to be generic or intentional about it. If it’s looking like it would take too much of your time, there’s really nothing stopping you from going to the store to get something but you know how we feel about generic gifts at Greetings World right? If you don’t know, we’re not exactly fans of it because we believe all gifts should be thoughtful and intentional.

When choosing gifts for family members, here are some factors that should guide you.

1. Their profession.

Buying gifts related to your father or mother’s profession is probably very easy because you can easily identify the tools of their trade. Just look around for something they don’t have but probably need and wrap it up. Trust me, they will increase your inheritance in their will.

2. Their hobbies.

Everyone has those things they like to do for fun. I’m sure it wouldn’t be hard to pay attention for a while and identify those hobbies and buy a few things related to the hobbies. For instance, if your mom absolutely loves to cook as a hobby and not as a duty, you can get her a new set of pots and pans. Do you get the drift? So, identify the hobbies of your family members and find something related and gift them something that they will appreciate.

3. Their interests.

Now, it’s important to not confuse hobbies with interests. Hobby is an activity done regularly while interest refers to something one is curious about and not necessarily an activity. If you have noticed your brother ranting about the latest PlayStation like no one’s business, then that’s a hint. If you can afford it, there’s nothing stopping you from getting it for him for Christmas.

4. Their wishlist.

Now, this can be a bit tricky because it’s not everyone that has a public wishlist. Some people prefer to keep it to themselves and show it to specific individuals which is fine. But those that never fail to announce theirs have intentionally or unintentionally given you a Christmas gift idea so go figure it out.

 

With these points, you have absolutely no excuse to not give your family members Christmas gifts.

 

The Significance Of Christmas Gifts

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What’s the first thing that gets in your head when you think of Christmas? No, not food.

Yes, gifts.

Somehow, over the years Christmas has become synonymous with gifting and the reason is not far-fetched. From a spiritual angle, it can be traced down to the Nativity story. We know that Christmas is ‘allegedly’ the period Jesus was born in Bethlehem where he was gifted important gifts by the Three Wise Men; Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh.

But is this really enough reason try to return the favour’ by showing love in form of gifts to our friends, family and the less privileged?

What exactly is the significance of Christmas gifts?

Christmas reminds us of the ultimate gift God gave us 2000 years ago. When someone gives you that magnitude of a gift, you can’t help but say thank you however and whenever you can. Although, in this case, I don’t think God wants us to wait until the 25th of December before showing our appreciation. Which is why it’s not just about making a ceremony out of it on Christmas Day, it’s about making that significant effort to just give intentionally.

Everyone has their individual reasons for gifting during Christmas. It might be to reach out to an extended family member after such a long time. It could also be to pacify someone after a rather bad argument. Christmas is generally a happy and bubbly period to just do right by people, after all, it is Christmas. There’s no such thing as a bad Christmas.

But whatever your reasons are, make sure your gifts are with good intentions, significant and is sending the right message.

On the other hand, you might just want to give to celebrate the occasion which is really not a bad thing. So, when you begin to feel overwhelmed by it all, just remember the reason for the season.

 

 

 

 

Four Gifts You Should Consider Getting Your Mom For Mother’s Day

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March is such a fabulous month. Not only does it mark the last month of the year’s first quarter, but it is also the month set aside worldwide  to honour the matriarchs of our families, communities and society.

March 6th is Mothering Sunday. And March 8th is International Women’s Day. But what does that all mean? Even though a nationwide public holiday might not be declared in commemoration of the dates, Mother’s Day is an important aspect in our lives. A day set aside to celebrate the women and mothers who have raised us is crucial in appreciating the roles they have played in our lives.

After all, it is a common saying that when you train a woman, you train a nation.

So how about showing these special female figures how much we love them by sending little gifts and gestures of appreciation their way. In commemoration, we have compiled this list of gifts your mother/grandmother/aunt/great-aunt/older-sister-turned-mother/and any other mother figure in your life will love to get for Mother’s Day:

  1. MUGS – They’re a functional as well as a heartfelt gift, especially when customized. The Wonder Woman Photo Upload Mug is a great gift for her. A testament to her extraordinary powers of telepathy and multitasking. The only way mothers could do all they do is because they are superhuman and this mug says just that. But if the superhero mug isn’t your style, the Starbust Personality Mug is sure to make her smile happily every time she uses it because you can personalize it with characteristics that make her special to you.

    Star Bust Personality Mug for Her

    From ₦2000

  2. FLOWERS – Never underestimate the act of giving flowers for Mother’s Day, it is something every mother will love and appreciate especially when accompanied with a heartfelt note and message. It is a timeless gesture in most churches to hand flowers to mothers on Mother’s Day. So a bouquet of roses delivered to your her might be just what she needs to keep a smile on her face all through that day.Exquisite Flower
  3. COMPACT MIRROR – The older she gets, the more conscious she will become about her looks. Wrinkled cheeks and grey hairs do not always inspire confidence, but a daily reminder on this Personalized Compact Mirror will help her remember that she is always beautiful, grey hair and all.

    Colourful Flowers Keep Calm Mirror

    From ₦3200

  4. GREETING CARD – A specially made card with heartfelt words inside is always a treasured gift on Mother’s Day. This Ladybird and Bee Best Mom card is the perfect way to appreciate her.

Ladybird & Bee Best Mom Card Front

And that’s a wrap! Those are the four gifts you should consider getting your mom for Mother’s Day. You can decide to go for just one of the gifts or even all four, the choice is yours. But the joy will be your mom’s when she receives them!

GIFTS YOU SHOULD GIVE THIS CHRISTMAS

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Christmas is the season of good cheer and giving. We’ve received gifts from loved ones at different points in the year; Either a birthday gift, anniversary/Valentine’s day gift, wedding gift, bridal shower/baby shower gift. There are numerous occasions for which gifts have been given to us. Now is the time to give back.

Here are our seven favorite gifts you should be giving to your loved ones this Christmas season.

Mug – This simply goes without saying. Christmas season rolls by at the end of the year when the weather turns harsh, dry and cold. We might not have winter snow storms in Nigeria but there are definitely cold spells at different points in the day. A mug is a perfect gift this Christmas season. And especially useful for sipping hot beverages on a cold Christmas Eve.

 Personalised-Lagos-Boy-Mug

Puzzles – This is a great gift for the whole family to enjoy especially a family with little kids. Make Christmas or New Year morning memorable and have fun fitting the puzzle pieces together with the whole family. A wonderful way to spend the holiday season, and a great educating and fun activity for the kids. Although not for children below 3 years of age so they do not choke on the pieces.

Photo Frames – Pictures are worth a thousand words, that is why a picture frame is important in preserving those one thousand words. Add a special touch with a personalized heartfelt message on the frame and every time your loved ones see it, they remember you and love you more for it. If that isn’t worth even more than a thousand words, we don’t know what is.

Favourite Love Story Photo Frame

Mouse Pads – We use them at work to help make moving that tiny pointer on our computer screens easier. A mouse pad is probably one of the most important office accessories. Now how about gifting a colleague or close friend with a personalized mouse pad? It’s a great gift that lets them know you appreciate them.

Stroke Red Polka Dot Mousepad

Calendars – A calendar is a gift that lasts all year long. A desktop calendar customized with pictures of the family is a great gift for extended family members and relatives. It’s a functional and sentimental gift as well.

Compact Mirror – It’s a lovely gift for any lady. Whether a lover, sibling, parent, friend of even a colleague at work. The mirror can be customized to say whatever you want it to say, or with a picture so the receiver can see your face every time they look at theirs.

Colourful Flowers Keep Calm Mirror

Greeting Cards – Greeting Cards are still great gifts to give this Christmas. Send them with a personal, heartfelt message on the inside and customized in whichever way you want to. A greeting card will send the message of love and cheer that this season is all about.

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Deciding on which of these gifts to give is not the end of the gift giving process, packaging and presentation is very important. It builds the suspense. It allows the mind to go over the reality that the receiver has just gotten a gift, and no matter what that gift is, unwrapping a gift allows the receiver prepare to gush over it.

All our gifts at Greetings World are carefully hand wrapped and packaged at no extra cost, because we love what we do and we care too! We want to give you and your loved ones the ultimate gift giving experience this Christmas season. We hope you find these gifts you should give this Christmas enlightening.

How To Choose The Perfect Birthday Gift

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Even the closest of loved ones find it difficult to buy gifts for one another. And chances are, once your relationship – whether friendship, marriage or family – reaches the ten year mark, you would have exhausted all possible gift ideas for a loved one.

Choosing the perfect gift for a loved one can be a daunting task, more daunting because in the past you would have gotten them some pretty awesome gifts and so as the years roll by, it is important for you to up the ante. But how do you surpass the great gifts given from years before?

First, you should note that choosing the perfect gift is not a day’s job. It takes a full year – or two – (depending on the occasion), to plan. So, to ensure maximum effectiveness, we shall take this topic over the course of a couple of weeks to cover every occasion/celebration possible.

For today, we’ll start with Birthdays.

When choosing the perfect Birthday gift;

  • Begin planning a full year before the birthday. That is, from the very next day after the last birthday.
  • Apportion a percentage of your allowance/salary into a separate savings account in preparation of purchasing whatever it is you finally decide to buy. This is to ensure you do not have buyer’s remorse after purchasing a gift when you realize you no longer have funds to sustain yourself before the next pay check.
  • Make a budget with two points: The first point will be the highest price you are willing to spend on the gift while the second will be the lowest price it can fall to, that is, if the price is important to your gift.
  • Always remember that birthdays are a special time of the year for everyone so make sure your gift speaks more sentimental than functional.
  • Keep in mind that the perfect birthday gift will let the receiver know that the giver put a lot of thought into it. So aim to please the person and no one else, not even yourself.
  • Never forget that presentation is important! A good gift in shabby wrapping might just as well be a terrible gift.

Customized gifts are also wonderful as birthday gifts. No matter how mundane the gift is, a customized birthday gift lets the receiver know that they are special enough to have a card/present made just for them. It is a show of affection like no other.

So don’t forget to shop Greetings World gifts for all your favorite personalized cards, mugs and also flowers!

How To Choose The Perfect Gift

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Even the closest of loved ones find it difficult to buy gifts for one another. And chances are, once your relationship – whether friendship, marriage or family – reaches the ten year mark, you would have exhausted all possible gift ideas for a loved one.

Choosing the perfect gift for a loved one can be a daunting task, more daunting because in the past you would have gotten them some pretty awesome gifts and so as the years roll by, it is important for you to up the ante. But how do you surpass the great gifts given from years before?

First, you should note that choosing the perfect gift is not a day’s job. It takes a full year – or two – (depending on the occasion), to plan. So, to ensure maximum effectiveness, we shall take this topic over the course of a couple of weeks to cover every occasion/celebration possible.

For today, we’ll start with Birthdays.

Perfection is a height attained not with ease but determination. If you truly want to give a gift that is meaningful and special, you have to be determined to do whatever it takes to achieve that. Choosing the perfect gift starts with;

  • Planning: You have to first make a plan on how to afford whatever gift you intend to buy. Next, you have to plan what it is you want to buy. Making a plan makes decision-making much easier. It organizes your thoughts and ultimately, makes it easier to organize your finances.
  • Personality: When choosing the perfect gift, you have to consider the personality of the individual the gift is being given to. Personality will determine the kind of gift given and also help with planning.
  • Occasion: The occasion being celebrated will determine the kind of gift given. A raunchy, naughty piece of lingerie will be appropriate for a bridal shower, but not quite ideal for a baby shower or as a birthday present. The same way a functional gift like a blender will rank low on the gift-giving meter for a Valentine’s Day gift as compared to teddy bears, flowers and chocolates which will be at an all time high.

More thoughts about the perfect gift for different occasions will come up in future posts. But for now, the above-mentioned are certain ways to help you choose the perfect gift for a loved one, whether family member or friend.

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