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Make occasions memorable by Sending best Gifts Online to Palakkad
By: Siman Sami
Tags: Gifts

There are all sorts of reasons why we give gifts. But the common factor in giving a gift is that it’s influenced by emotion. The motivation behind giving gifts is the positive feelings it creates in us and the recipients. We thrive when we cooperate with each other rather than living in solos. The positive, emotional feelings we experience when we share gifts are the result of our evolution. Giving gifts is a complex and intricate part of how we interact with each other. In simple terms, it allows us to connect. Connecting with our loved ones gives us a sense of purpose and a feeling of satisfaction. And now you can connect with your dear ones by sending the most thoughtful gifts from our e-shop. So, login to our website, for Sending Gifts to palakkad is now convenient and quite affordable. We also have the option of Online Cake Delivery in palakkad, so you can choose from a variety of flavourful Cakes like Plum, Vanilla, Black Forest and Kiwi and have those delivered Same Day to your loved ones. Other wonderful gifts like Flowers, Apparels, Sweets, Chocolates and more are also available on our online store. Giving gifts to others strengthens our feelings for the person we’re giving the gift to. So, take a look at our amazing deals and year-round offers and order your favourite products, for we have a plethora on our e-shop. Giving gifts is the language of love and care. And we have all the right gift items to perfectly express your true emotions for someone. So, avail our cost-effective offer of Gift Delivery in palakkad Same Day and make any occasion special. We also have lovely Flower Gifts on our website, arrangements that are sorted as per variety, occasion and also categorized into Combos. Flower Gifts communicate the deepest feelings in the most elegant manner. So, order from our website to Send Flowers to palakkad. We provide 24*7 customer service and quick order tracking facility along with safe payment gateways.
Get $1000 Visa Gift Card to Spend
By: Trend Tv
Tags: Visa Card, Giveaway, Free Gift Cards, Gifts, Visa

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Christmas Blessings
By: Stefani Vader
Tags: Holidays, Blessings, Parenting, Family, Gifts

Photo by Ash Edmonds on Unsplash

This year’s Christmas was a strange one.

Normally it is my favorite holiday. I start shopping back in August, and by the end of November I’m done. This year that did not happen.

Because of all the craziness going on in our nation along with some personal family issues and my son moving back home, money was seriously tight. The stress of everything on top of everything (if that makes any sense) made a huge impact on my state of mind.

Not only by mid-November had I not bought any presents, but I didn’t have the money to, nor did I even want to. With two kids, it killed me. Luckily, my husband took over the Christmas shopping.

Now, the kids knew money was tight. My youngest, age 17, sent me his Christmas list. Each item was less than twenty dollars.

“Mom, if you can’t afford to get any of the things on my Christmas list, that’s okay. If you get me a bag of my favorite chips, I’d be happy.”

It was the exact reminder I needed that Christmas wasn’t about the presents. It warmed my heart that I had raised boys who understood the value of a dollar and weren’t raised needing material items.

By the time Christmas day arrived, my closet was full of presents. Most were items for the boys that they needed or could use, but there were a few surprises that I knew would thrill them.

On top of that, my husband surprised me by buying me a new laptop. This is something I’d wanted for a couple of years, and he knew how much my writing meant to me. I love how he will do whatever he can to help me chase my dreams.

We spent the day watching movies, playing with the dog, and having a wonderful day together.

That was the spirit of Christmas. If it weren’t for my husband and boys, my spirits would have been in the dumps but because we stuck together through the rough year, we made it and thrived.

I don’t know what the next year is going to bring. It’s a bit scary to think about. What I do know is that no matter what is thrown our way, we will make it together and that is what is important.

Even though the year is not quite over, it somehow feels as though it is. There’s only a week left, and the last big stressful thing is behind us. I’m already looking forward to next Christmas.

Is that crazy?
On Giving
By: John Gonzalez
Tags: On Giving, Give, Christmas, Giving, Gifts

Years from now, we are unlikely to remember the gifts we received today. But we will remember the feeling of being seen by a person who was generous enough to give something — kind words, time, a note, a donation, food, an item. And that feeling is priceless; it does not require money to create and lasts a lifetime when done right.
The closeted-trans/nonbinary Christmas is an odd experience.
Tags: Nonbinary, Christmas, LGBTQ, Gifts, Vent

The closeted-trans/nonbinary Christmas is an odd experience. I’ve always loved Christmas growing up--the songs, the foods (coquito and arroz con dulce are Puerto Rican staples), the activities, the cheer--but I’ve never looked forward to getting gifts from extended family. My household isn’t very connected with the rest of the family, so we really only see them a couple times a year even though they always lived about 10-15 minutes away. I don’t mind that, it’s normal to me at this point. But because of this, they know nothing about me. Well… except for my assigned sex. So instead of asking me or my parents what I might like, they always end up getting something that screams “You are a girl!” Nail polish kits, tight fitting clothes, a horrendous Victoria’s Secret scarf: all reminders of the body I’m in and how the world perceives me.
‘Search And Find’
By: Becky Boughton
Tags: Tradition, Surprise, Christmas, Family, Gifts

‘Search And Find’

Around here, Christmas morning is a time that is highly anticipated from December 26 to the following December 24.

So, prolonging the wintery festive excitement for as long and for as many days as possible is of utmost importance.

We put our tree up in November and I get most of the gift shopping done in that month so we can enjoy December and not be rushed to do more than what already comes our way.

Baking, school activities, annual family traditions, hitting up the post office as well as last minute plans or forgotten to-dos inevitably require time and energy.

Prolonging the yuletide feels also includes the task of making gift opening take as long as possible on Christmas day.

With that unofficial rule in mind and as I mentioned in a previous post, (almost) each stocking stuffer is individually wrapped and we make sure to use the biggest, most obnoxious boxes available for even the smallest-sized items.

This year we decided to save each of their ‘main’ presents for the very end after all the others have been opened and do a Christmas scavenger hunt.

I think Jeff and I are more excited than they will be.

Treasure hunts hit that inner child in everyone I would say. Who doesn’t like search and finds with a gift at the finish line?

Much love and we wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

We also send all the wrapping, remembering-to-put-your-elf-away-until-next-year and last-minute-Santa’s-milk-and-cookies-displays endurance vibes your way!

-Becky
Santa, Here’s What I DON’T Want for Christmas.
By: Lisa Martens
Tags: Santa, Christmas, Holidays, Gifts, Humor

Santa, Here’s What I DON’T Want for Christmas.

Santa, you don’t have to fly to my house this year.

I’m going to make it really easy. I would like certain absences. Please just remove certain things from my life. I don’t need any more.

Here is what I don’t want for Christmas:

Another Kevin Spacey monologue. You can go ahead and undo that. My student loan interest. I am not interested. My relatives to ask me when I’m coming to visit. I don’t want another conversation about, oh right, there’s a pandemic going on. Any more news about Trump. We can just quietly transition. I don’t want to hear about Tweets or Fox interviews or whatever fake network he’s pressing now. Messages from men who “usually date white girls” but “thought you were pretty.” Phone calls from anyone I owe money to. Phone calls from people I don’t owe money to, but are trying to scare me. I don’t have a car. How can my warranty be expiring? Whatever expired coupon the federal government is going to call a “stimulus” and mail to me. Actually, you know what, I will take whatever it ends up being. Another Russia hack. Didn’t this just happen? Lazy writing for the end of 2020. Recycling plot lines worse than the Jurassic Park franchise. Any medical treatment Fauci wouldn’t approve of. Alcohol abuse. Photos of my exes on my social media feed. Thoughts and prayers.

If you can just make sure I don’t receive any of these, I will have myself a very merry holiday season indeed.

I’ll save you the trip, and the potential exposure to Covid-19.

PS—Pay your elves more. They look pale and sad.
Bitcoin Sets New All-Time High of $24,667.63, Giving HODLers an Xmas Gift
By: Herald Jonesa
Tags: Bitcoin, Gift, High, Alltime, Giving

Bitcoin Sets New All-Time High of $24,667.63, Giving HODLers an Xmas Gift

Bitcoin punctured $24,500 on Christmas Day, establishing a new document high as the leading cryptocurrency’s recurring rally proceeds the holiday. Read much more: Over $20K? Why Is Bitcoin Worth Anything at All? https://www.bitcoinprofit.app/news/bitcoin-sets-new-all-time-high-of-24667-63-giving-hodlers-an-xmas-gift/?feed_id=272&_unique_id=5fe5f1271d9ee
聖誕節最好的禮物│找到生命的呼召！
Tags: Life, Christmas, Blessings, Gifts, Born This Way

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50+ Dazzling Thank You Messages, Wishes, Sayings For Christmas Gift For Friends, Loved Ones
By: Send Wish Online
Tags: Thanksgiving, Christmas Gifts, Thank You, Christmas, Gifts

A few simple heart-touching words of thankfulness could make a huge difference. This applies to everyone: Your parents, siblings, friends, colleagues, even your boss! It is one’s duty to tell them how tankful they are when their loved one sends a gift no matter what the occasion is. Using words to show your gratitude towards your well-wisher is a great way to let people understand your thought. Here are some dazzling thank you messages, wishes, sayings for Christmas gift you can use, or you can use them for inspiration for your own message.
Christmas 2020
Tags: Christmas, Holidays, Blessings, Happiness, Gifts

Christmas 2020

The best gift I could ever ask for is…

Have my amazing family Have an amazing education Have a future and stable job Have good health Have food and a home

Everything else can come and go. The best gifts are my family and that is all that matters. Nothing can replace family and the joy they bring me.

happy holidays!
Traditions
By: Mike Vardy
Tags: Routine, Tradition, Life Lessons, Christmas, Gifts

Photo by Sheri Hooley on Unsplash

Growing up, Santa would leave unwrapped gifts beneath the stockings hung by our mantle. He’d also fill the stockings with unwrapped stuff, but the gifts that were simply too big — the Castle Grayskulls and Omega Supremes — would be parked under either my stocking or my brother’s. That was how we knew what Santa brought to whom.

The presents under the tree were from our parents and other gift-givers from family and friends, but they rarely lived up to whatever Santa left for us. We’d go to church after opening our presents, then for dinner we’d go to one of my mother’s siblings or host it at our home (depending on whose turn it was).

Christmas nowadays is much different.

Santa doesn’t leave my kids presents below their stockings. The presents he leaves are inside of their stockings… that’s it. The big gifts are from my wife and myself, as well as from other family members. They are wrapped under the tree, much like they were for me as a kid. We don’t go to church. We stay at home for dinner, enjoying a quiet meal together (occasionally with family if they are in town).

It took me a long time to let go of the tradition I had growing up, of Santa leaving unwrapped gifts for me in multiple places. My wife didn’t have that tradition. Hers is the one we adopted for our home. I struggled with this new tradition at first, but I have come to really enjoy it.

I’m a big fan of rituals and routines. Traditions are a version of those.

I believe you need have balance between things in your life that are certain — routines, rituals, traditions — and things that are uncertain. If you have too much certainty, then you leave no room for opportunities to grow. If you have too much uncertainty, then you run the risk of being overwhelmed by fear of the unknown.

You need to be open to letting go of old traditions so that you can embrace new traditions. It may take some time to do both of those things but the reward on the other side is worthy of the struggle.
Annoying Woman Wants To Know If You Can Look At Comedy Piece Again
Tags: Comedy, Satire, Gifts

photo credit: Trina

Gift to You (Yes, I am using this to bully you into reading more of my work) From Stav

“Please can you look at this? :(,” your annoying friend Stavroula asks about a shitty comedy piece she wrote 15 minutes ago. She really wants feedback, *right now.* “It will be funny, I swear!”*

“Sure,” You say, with no idea as to how much stupid stuff you’re about to be hit with at this point in time. (Or maybe you do, if this is like the third time or more you’ve agreed to this shit? What are you doing)

“Why would you agree to this,” says everyone else who has ever met Stavroula. “You’re about to receive jokes about dicks, feminism, and/or something about yeast infections. This person needs to grow up! Or at least write about one other topic at some point, goddamn.”

“Stavroula, please come see me about these recurrent yeast infections,” says Stavroula’s gynecologist. “It’s NOT funny.”

“I’m sending you this piece because I want edits,” says Stavroula. “I’m not going to deny that I’m kind of a freeloader. But also, I’m sending this to you because I’m thankful for my friendship with you and I’m happy to be able to bounce ideas off you because I enjoy speaking with you and spending time with you, even if you are far away from me or we cannot otherwise see each other in person due to the general world situation right now.”

“ …okay, I also want edits,” she admits shamelessly. “Seriously is this joke about my yeast infection fermenting and becoming beer funny or not???”

Happy holidays friend! If you’re receiving this, it’s because you’ve looked over my work or bounced comedic ideas with me at some point and I really appreciate it! Or I just appreciate our friendship in general. My love and all the best for this coming year (pls be better than this year omg).

*It won’t.
TRANSFORM HOW WE GIFT OUR LOVED ONES THIS CHRISTMAS
By: Ogilvy Consulting S Behavioural Science Practice
Tags: Holidays, Behavioral Science, Gifts

After an eventful year, everyone deserves to feel special this Christmas. We’ve partnered with TK Maxx, the off-price retailer, to offer a new way to gift those who mean the most to us this season, using psychology to find out what gifts they really want — not just what we think they want.

With many people likely to be spending Christmas apart from family and friends this year, the desire to make sure our loved ones — our Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) — feel extra special and appreciated, is more important than ever.

That’s why we worked with TK Maxx to develop a series of prompts based on the psychology of reward and recognition to decipher what to gift your GOAT (Greatest of All Time) this year. The process is simple and takes only minutes of your time — simply follow a series of hints that first reveal if your loved one is a Curious Spirit, Big Achiever, Social Connector or Simplicity Seeker and then use the corresponding prompts to trigger an idea for the perfect, thoughtful and unexpected gift this year.

Mike Hughes, one of the behavioural scientists who lead the study said: “After the year we’ve all had, meaningful gifting has taken on renewed importance and people are looking to give thoughtful gifts to their loved ones this Christmas. Armed with our psychologically informed prompts, shoppers will be able to find extra special gifts for the people that mean the most. With everything under one roof, all at amazing value, TK Maxx can help deliver that big love at small prices.”

How do we find out what our Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T) really needs?

Our team of behavioural scientists have taken the premise of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs[1] and our five psychological needs of — reaching our potential, self-esteem, feeling loved, feeling safe and basic survival — and applied this to helping us identify the characteristics of our loved ones and what they might need this Christmas.

From this, behavioural strategies have been used to create hints to help people decide on a gift that will make their loved one feel truly special.

Firstly, people can ask themselves whether their Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T) is one of the following:

How will you gift your Greatest of All Time this year? #GiftYourGoat

For more information, visit www.tkmaxx.com

[1] Maslow, A. H. (1954). Motivation and personality. New York: Harper and Row.​

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a motivational theory in psychology. It suggests that there are 5 universal human needs (represented as hierarchical levels within a pyramid) that we are constantly striving to meet. They include: physiological needs (e.g. food, water, rest), safety needs (resources, shelter), love and belonging (friendship, trust and intimacy), esteem needs (reputation, accomplishment) and self-actualization (achieving full potential and being the best you can be).
A Collection of My Work on Medium
Tags: Friendship, Spirituality, Holidays, Gifts, Love

I have several poems and other pieces published in ILLUMINATION and in Lucy The Eggcademic (she/her)’s publication or self-published that I feel my KTHT family would enjoy that are not getting viewed by y’all, so I’m submitting this short form 12 days of Christmas to KTHT with links so you can easily click and enjoy in what I feel will be downtime in the mediumverse — I look forward to seeing you all soon — my son asked me the other day if I had made friends in New Hampshire — I said no but I realize I have in fact made many many friends:

Photo by Dave Hoefler on Unsplash

A love haiku to my lover in Heaven— the very first poem I ever wrote:

A love tanka:

A haiku prompted by Lucy’s question of sound vs silence:

A haiku for love as a double entendre

In response to Spyder’s prompted submission:

An out-of-the-blue haiku to a member posting on the anniversary of his mom’s passing:

A love haiku

A haiku returning gratitude:

one more expression of gratitude:

and finally, memories of holiday meals — a member had posted a haiku of remembrance that I was graciously allowed to re-wrap and re-gift back
Do you want to send your friend or a loved one a last-minute gift?
By: Kristina Segarra
Tags: Holiday Ideas, Short Form, Advice, Holidays, Gifts

Do you want to send your friend or a loved one a last-minute gift? Now that we have digital platforms like Venmo and PayPal, the process is so easy. It also works if you want to give out holiday tips to people on your list: your doorman, babysitter, or your super.

To some, tipping digitally may seem tacky, but this year it’s a better option than handing out gifts and cards to people personally.

As Elaine Swann, an etiquette expert, points out: “Right now this is something that many of us should be thinking about doing.” It keeps us safe, and we don’t put the other person in an uncomfortable predicament.”
10 Best Birthday Gifts for Indian Moms
Tags: Mothers, Gifts For Indian Moms, Gift Ideas, Gifts, Gifts For Her

Moms are always special and if it comes to making your mom feel special or gifting your mom something it’s difficult to decide.

There are so many things to gift for an Indian mom and so many ways to make your mom feel special. So here we have made it easy for you by searching top 10 best gifts for Indian moms. You can choose any one and your mom will definitely feel special and happy. So get it going for your mom.

https://thereadtoday.com/10-best-birthday-gifts-for-indian-moms/
Looking for a Wine Gift? Here We Are With Some Vintage Wines!!!
Tags: Christmas, Whiskey, Liquor, Wine, Gifts

Are you wandering out for ages now in search of the best wine for your dearest oenophile? Do you still get confused about whether to pick a plain bottle of refreshing Cabernet or rather go for an exuberant wine gift basket? If yes, then you need not worry now as we have the best wine gifts listed on Send Gifts. From a box of crackers to yummy pistachios; there is a lot that has been added to these baskets wine. You can now have a look at the souvenir (we surely call them that) wines that we have got onboard for you. We hope that you too would love to sip in these amazing wines that we have. Now let us begin with it!

Cabernet

For all the red wine lovers, Cabernet can certainly be the king of wines. The grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon are smaller in size and also thick-skinned. The thick skin of these grapes results in the deep color of this wine, as it adds a lot of tannin to it. The flavors of Cabernet can certainly vary from one region to another. The finest Cabernet wine gifts usually tend to have a rich hue, and strong flavor. They are flavorful when young, specifically when they have been aging in oak, and often take a couple of years to soften before we can enjoy drinking them. Classic varieties of this Chardonnay include black fruits such as blackcurrant, as well as aromatic cigar boxes, cigarettes, and coffee.

Merlot

Merlot is a type of red grape grown all over the world, but most typically associated with the vintage wine of Bordeaux, especially in the right bank regions of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. Merlot’s wine has been dominated by the scents of berries be it the raspberry and blackberry. Other than this, the violet and wild plums are also some of the most loved flavors. Many of them have found it in the high notes of coffee and cocoa. Flavors of figs, cocoa, truffles emerge with age. There is a variation in the taste of Merlot in areas of distinct climates. In hot countries, the wine would be more aromatic and alcoholic.

Chardonnay

Since the sugar is mainly transformed into alcohol, Chardonnay is a dry wine with a small touch of sweetness. Part of the chardonnay is slightly acidic, and the entire body gives it its characteristic deep and smooth appearance. When fermented in a barrel, Chardonnay can be mildly tannic, giving it a woody taste. Chardonnay can be considered to be the best when you want to deliver wine to your dear ones. Hopefully, we have listed the best wines that you can get at Send Gifts. Next time whenever you are looking for a wine gift, head on to our website and order it asap. We deliver it at your doorstep with the reliable Send Gifts liqueur delivery. So, hurry up and make the best choice before it is too late!
The Best Gift You Can Give to Your Loved One (and it’s free!)
By: Nina Hemart
Tags: Writing, Birthday, Letters, Holidays, Gifts

Photo by Antonio Janeski on Unsplash

It’s funny, but when I ask people what I could give them for their birthday or Christmas, they ask for something completely free. I’ve been on the giving and on the receiving end of that gift and I can assure you — it is the most valuable thing you can hope for.

I am talking about a thing so simple, but so powerful — a handwritten letter. All you need is a pen, a piece of paper, a heart and a quiet place. During the times when money may be a struggle, your package might be late or materialistic gifts seem to be of last importance, a piece of paper with some honest words written by you for that specific person can be a blessing.

“So how do I write a letter, that serves as a gift” you may ask. It’s pretty simple!

Don’t feel pressured.

It is a scary feeling when you look at an empty piece of paper and it is looking back at you. Of course, you don’t know how to start or what to say, or even how to say it, but don’t feel pressured to write a perfect letter on the spot. First of all, the perfect letter is the one written with love, care and that person in mind, so your letter will be perfect no matter what. And the blank page won’t feel scary anymore if you write whatever thoughts you have, then sort through them, pick what inspires you and let your hand follow your mind. Relax and it will come to you.

Photo by JK Sloan on Unsplash

2. Don’t be scared to be vulnerable.

A good letter is a heartfelt letter and to write that, you need to be honest. Think about things, that you’re too scared to tell in person, that are too difficult to say out loud, and write it all free. Don’t be afraid to compliment that person, say sorry for something in the past or just tell them how much they mean to you. If you smile while writing that letter, the person reading it will smile too.

3. Mention a memory or an inside joke.

A letter for your brother, mother, best friend, or your significant other (ha, that rhymed) doesn’t have to be formal, it’s for the best if it’s not. It’s going to feel more personal if you add some details that you share with this and this person only. Once again, if you laugh writing it, I bet they’ll laugh reading it and that’s what we want, right?

4. Write by hand and by hand only (if possible).

Even if the person on the receiving end is on the other side of the planet, be old-fashioned and practice that cursive! An e-mail or a printed message doesn’t feel as intimate as a handwritten letter. It shows dedication and care when you take your time and paint every letter and every word on that paper just to make another human happy.

5. Have fun!

Write a letter that you’d like to get yourself, put thought and effort into it and have fun along the way. It’s all about making another person happy and I’m sure their happiness will warm you up.
The Christmas Gift
By: Charlie Ballard
Tags: Mental Health, Christmas, Hope, Xmas, Gifts

The Christmas Gift

As a mental health support worker I am not allowed to give or receive gifts from my clients for any reason, including and especially for Christmas.

This is for a good reason. It protects the vulnerability of my clients from unscrupulous people that may steal from them or ply questionable favours in return.

However, of course this protective measure is a double edged sword, my clients miss out on well meaning guestures of gratitude and appreciation between the two parties.

So as I finish my final shift with them individually just prior to Christmas or New Years, I pass on to them a positive critique of the challenges they've personally overcome during the year. I highlight their strengths and their accomplishments. I remind them, that people like me have their backs, and talk positively of the coming new year and the possibilities it offers.

It's possibly the most valuable Christmas gift one can give - hope, and the acknowledgement that another human being sees them and notices they exist.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. ♥️
Last Minute Gifts You Can Actually Find
Tags: Procrastination, Birthday, Christmas, Holidays, Gifts

Quick, easy, and hopefully painless

These gifts are universal enough anyone can enjoy, even if suddenly you feel like you can’ t remember anything about them. Most of these can be found in a trip to a local store (run-in-and-run-out type gifts) and won’t leave you broke. These can be given year round, for Christmas, Valentine’s, or birthdays.

Now, to the list!

1. Self-care set

Photo by Alisa Anton on Unsplash

What to include? Fuzzy socks, bath bombs, favorite candy or snack, hot chocolate mix, face or hair masks, pajamas, moisturizer, journals, candles, blankets, books.

Pick all of these, or a combo, can’t go wrong.

2. Coffee beans or tea leaves

Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

As a lover of both, a gift of a great blend or delectable tea would be a celebrated win! Check out a local coffee or tea shop and ask what is their most popular.

3. Recipe kit

Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

A kit that includes a recipe and all the needed ingredients makes for a fun and soon-to-be homemade dessert. This is especially entertaining for a group gift for families or couples, however anyone can appeciate the smell of a freshly baked good in the oven.

Suggestions: apple pie, cookies, cake, or brownies… throw in a tub of ice cream for a complete indulgence.

I think baked goods make the best ones, but feel free to choose a recipe of a dinner dish!

4. Buy a subscription or cross a chore off their to-do list!

Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

There are so many in existence, but know a makeup lover or a couple with a newborn? Something like a glam bag or meal kit service could be just what they need! (they also have laundry service ones…)

5. Board games

Photo by Eugene Chystiakov on Unsplash

If you haven’t visited the board game section of your store… it has been upgraded with numerous versions of classics and newly popular games like Bananagrams that can maintain attention for hours! Try: Clue, Battleship, or Chess. Pick up a book of mazes or brain games for someone living alone.

Bonus: May be obvious, but a must mention item…. A gift card!

A gift card can be for anyone and for anything.

Places to consider: bookstores, grocery stores, music shop, videogames store, bike shop, coffee shop, takeout places…list can go on forever!
3 Amazing Tech Gifts to Snap up for Under $50
By: Joel Oughton
Tags: Gadgets, Creativity, Christmas, Gifts, Technology

You will no doubt have heard of this product before. The Echo Dot is the little brother to the bigger Amazon Echo and does almost all of the same things.

This gift is amazing for any family member who wants to take their first step into the world of smart homes without it being too daunting for them.

It will do all of the basic we are all accustomed to, such as:

Play Music

Tell the time

Play the news

Set Reminders

However, if used in a more strategic way, you could use it to completely transform your morning or evening routine.

For example, you could set it to turn on a light and open your curtains at 7 am in the morning in order to save you a little time.

This gift is amazing for any family member who wants to take their first step into the world of smart homes without it being too daunting for them.

This could be ideal for a friend who wants to be more productive or save more time in their life.

Maybe they are busy and have a lot of commitments. Whatever the reason, they are sure to love this gift.

A selfie ring light for those who want to up their Insta game
Unique Christmas and New Year’s Gift Ideas for Her
By: Yourfates - Publishing Quotes To Inspire
Tags: Chirstmasgifts, Christmas, Gift Ideas, Gifts, Merry Christmas Greetings

Whatever the case, finding the right gift for her can offer a token of love and friendship, which shows you care. And not doing so can be a big mistake!

If the recipient of a gift is a mother, they’ll probably be thrilled with anything they receive. Recognizing their role in a son or daughter’s life can be shown with just a small token of appreciation.

When a gift is for a sister, it can be simple to show how much you love them. Even though times in the past may have involved a few disputes, surprising them with a present they’re not expecting can mean a lot.

A wife or girlfriend can be critical at times but they also adore their partners. Spending significant time together through both bad and good situations can strengthen the bond between each other.

Regardless of the role, finding the perfect and unique gift for her can be significant. It helps show how much they are appreciated in your life. Listed below are a few gift ideas for her that can help solidify friendships and love in a relationship with warm Christmas wishes.

Gift Ideas for Her

1. Gift Card

Getting a gift card for her may be an obvious choice, but it’s always appreciated and can be thoughtful and unique. Gift cards are available for many products or services. Giving a female friend a gift card to a spa or department store can provide her with a service or product she might not spend money on by herself.

2. A Fun Excursion

Spending more time together can be an excellent choice as a unique gift for Christmas if two individuals are leading busy lives. Taking her on an excursion to a favorite restaurant or attraction may be a good choice. Even going on a long drive and exploring a new area of the world is an adventure that can create memories for the future.

3. Instant Camera

It sounds absurd, right? Everyone has a camera on their phone. But having instant physical pictures can act as souvenirs on a day trip. And they can be pinned on the wall or in your car. Best of all, there’s a cheeky and fun element to it — especially for the right woman.

4. Investment Gift

Definitely not the most obvious gift idea choice but this could be the perfect option for the budding investor! Make sure you research your options and select the right type of investment that is best for the recipient and what they will gain value from.

5. Candle Warmer

Giving her a candle warmer is another great choice as a unique gift. It offers the ability to try several different types of scents and can make a room smell luxurious. Melting candle wax can provide a peaceful atmosphere where she can enjoy her activities or sit back and relax after a long day.

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The 12 Types of Gift Givers
By: Jessica Giannone
Tags: Christmas Gifts, Christmas, Holidays, Gifts, Humor

Not quite Santa’s elves.

Photo by freestocks on Unsplash

1) The people who want to make sure you know it’s from them. “I got you that, see? That’s from me.”

2) The people who have to explain what the gift is/defend its value. “You like that stuff, don’t you? I thought you liked *insert item*? It’s cool because *bla bla bla.* Everyone’s buying them.”

3) The people who neurotically linger by your side when you just received the gift and are taking forever to open it… so they try to nonchalantly give you a “verbal nudge” as if it’s no big deal… but really, they’re getting more frantic by the minute: “Go ahead and open mine. Open it. Open it!” And you take your sweet time while you’re of course getting perpetually interrupted by other people… as the gift giver anxiously hovers over you like a starving seagull. (**ME**)

4) The people who have to make an excuse for why something is the wrong color, size, or brand. “I can return it if you need a bigger size… Are you sure? Would you believe this was the only one left? You know, that darn store didn’t even have them in blue!”

5) The people who deliberately give you a self-help book and play it off like they got it in passing and simply thought you “might enjoy it.”

6) The bitter folks who passive-aggressively threaten you by asking you if you like it, and if not, tell you to just give it back and they will pick a new gift. “You don’t like it. I’ll return it then. Nope, it’s fine. It doesn’t hurt my feelings.”

7) The people who act like they forgot they got you a shitload of gifts. “Oh, another one from me? I don’t even remember what else is in there… hehe.” (**MOM**)

8) The people who try to get you to share the gift with them once you’re done with it, and they bought it precisely for that reason. “Haha… I’m definitely borrowing it!”

9) The “It’s so cool… I almost bought one for myself” people. Their gifts are usually obscure (ahem… cheap) novelty items and will most likely end up getting regifted to a coworker disguised as an item personally selected for him/her.

10) The people who casually say “you’re welcome” with a calm smirk as if the particularly expensive gift was magically handed to them for free. Like they’re not even phased they got you a $600 pair of headphones.

11) The people who just smile, nod in acknowledgment and say nothing while you’re hugging them and thanking them for the gift because the person who actually bought it is someone else.

12) The people who don’t have a clue you opened it and in actuality don’t remember what they got. “Oh, you opened mine already? Well, I’m glad you like it…” *walks away*

BONUS: The one who’s not even there when you open the gift because he/she left like 3 hours ago…
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Pick the perfect holiday gift. The best things in life are free
By: Supriya Sharma
Tags: Holiday Season, New Year, Christmas, Holidays, Gifts

Pick the perfect holiday gift

Picture: Gifting myself a wonderful reading experience at OBA Library of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

No matter how mindful, spiritual, humble, and well intentioned you may be, it’s normal to succumb to materialistic tendencies to reflect your financial strength during the yuletide season. When you see yourself digressing, subtly redirect your attention because you know that what people really want deep down is to be acknowledged, heard and loved.

In building lasting happiness, giving material gifts is trumped by making memorable experiences. People want to feel special, no price tags apply, so rather than investing in presents that cost exorbitant amounts of money, consider investing in the following gifts that have the potential to express love and care more tactfully than anything you could buy in the market.

1. Compliments

Compliments straight from the giving heart are gifts for the receiving heart. You can compliment individuals for a job well done, looks, or achievements in specific, leading to an increase in their confidence, their courage to persevere, or a boost in their happiness. While you inculcate the habit of giving genuine compliments, remember to graciously receive compliments as well, because the giver has put in effort to deliver this kind gesture.

2. Experiences

Quoting Maya Angelou, “People might forget what you said but they will never forget how you made them feel.” Spending countless hours on holiday online shopping and going gaga over virtual discounts is not in anymore because experiences matter more than they did anytime earlier in history. Curate sessions or simply sign up for the ones available to attend with your friends, colleagues, or family — activities such as cookie making or Christmas baking, decorating, laughter nights, barbecues and dinners when executed with love, can be the most valuable gifts on Earth. And distance on the map is no more an excuse with virtual events being a hit during pandemic.

3. Time

Your time is the most precious gift you could give to someone. When you are fully present in the moment and give your attention to those you’re spending time with, your relationships deepen, whether personal or professional. ‘One thing at a time’ is a legit mantra, though it might sound pretty laid-back in our fast paced lives today. If you’re returning emails, just do that in the moment, instead of emailing and helping your little one solve the jigsaw puzzle. It does take more time, but when you abide by this mantra your days would be richer and more effectively meaningful.

Let’s create memorable experiences this special holiday season.

Buon Natale!
The Best Last Minute Christmas Gift for Longterm Success
By: Eli Investing.
Tags: Money, Christmas, Finance, Stock Market, Gifts

The Best Last Minute Christmas Gift for Longterm Success

While searching around for last-minute Christmas gifts that would truly be valuable to the receiver, I ran across Stockpile. Stockpile lets you buy stocks or portions of stocks that you can email or text to a friend or family member in literally 2 minutes.

A little bit about Stockpile:

Gifts of stock

Give loved ones something truly unique — a gift card redeemable for ownership in a company—no need for an account to purchase gift cards.

Kids and teens

A simple and intuitive way to get kids to embrace investing early. They suggest the activity, but the custodian approves the decision.

Fractional shares

Purchase a portion of a single share. Choose from 1000s of stocks and invest with as little as $5.

Basics of Investing

Anyone can get started with just a little knowledge and confidence. Grasp the basics with this easy guide.
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like A Landfill
Tags: Christmas, Holidays, Family, Environment, Gifts

Alongside the hundreds of thousands of boxes — especially from Amazon — arriving to destinations per day, our holiday gift-disposing behavior is doing a lot of harm to our beautiful Earth.

So, whether you’re a last minute shopper or an early bird, consider these gift-giving tips to avoid wasteful behavior.

Ask for a gift receipt.

Whenever you purchase a gift for someone, always ask for a gift receipt and include it in your gift. Never make assumptions that someone will LOVE your gift and don’t feel offended if they don’t love your gift. Give your recipient the option to exchange the gift for something of equal or lesser value they’ll enjoy.

If you’ve already received a gift without a gift receipt, don’t be afraid to ask for one. I know it may seem a little rude but, I think it’s far more unpleasant to throw out a gift or stash it away for 20 years. Make good use of your gift, even if that means exchanging it for another.

Send a gift card

I love sending gift cards! They might seem like a lackluster present but, gift cards are lovely gifts to send to someone you may not know too well. Instead of pulling out your hair trying to guess a particular item a person would like, opt to send a gift card with enough value so the recipient can choose from a lovely variety of options. It’s the worst to receive a gift card of $50 but, everything at the store is over $50.

Gift cards are also extremely helpful to people who are in transitional periods of their lives. Such as moving careers, transitioning to higher education, or moving to a new home. For instance, a person moving homes may have a particular decor in mind. Instead of buying a specific item you assume matches their decor, buy the individual a gift card to a furniture store, you know they frequent.

Exchange wishlists

For the past five years, I opted to share a wishlist with my friends and family. Exchanging wishlists can be a fun activity with your loved ones that guarantees you’ll get a gift you love. It can also provide a guideline as to what a person values in their life. For example, one year, I added a list of books I wanted for Christmas. Although my sender didn’t send the exact books I requested, they sent other books they thought I would enjoy. And I really did enjoy them! My wishlist gave my sender an idea of what I liked, so they could send something I would enjoy but retain the element of surprise.

Donate

If you can’t sell, exchange, or return your item then do a good a deed and give to someone in need. The Christmas season is about goodwill to all man — and woman — kind. Donating your gift gives another person the opportunity to make good use of it. Locate your local donation center and give the gift that keeps on giving.
I can’t wrap a gift to save my life
By: Vince Ferraro
Tags: Wrapping, Origami, Birthday, Christmas, Gifts

I can’t wrap a gift to save my life

Photo by Mathilde Decourcelle on Unsplash

For our wedding, my wife wanted me to fold origami cranes to use as decorations. For those that don’t know, origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Usually, but not always, animals are folded from a square piece of paper. Some paper is simple in design while others are very intricately decorated.

So, over the course of two weekends, and a total folding time of 24 1/2 hours, I created over 500 cranes, in three sizes (3 inches by 3 inches, 4 inches by 4 inches, and 6 inches by 6 inches) and in two styles, flying and nesting. They were used for everything from the wedding party’s boutonnieres and bouquets, to the table centerpieces and table number cards, to cascading around the wedding cake.

All folded to near perfection.

But this is gift-giving season. Where beautiful wrapping paper is adorned with ribbons and bows and nametags and all neatly folded and taped.

And I can’t do any of that.

I think it may have to do with the fact that I can’t cut a straight line using scissors. Not even close. I’m so bad at using scissors that my high school art teacher threatened to fail me if I didn’t learn to cut in a straight line. I didn’t. And lucky for me, she didn’t.

You see, origami paper is, for the most part, perfectly square. No need to cut it. All the edges line up when foldered so there is no guessing. Whereas when I cut paper, the line is anything but straight. Edges are ragged and go off at an angle. I try to fudge it by folding the cut edge over to create a straight edge but that only works if I’m using a piece of wrapping paper that came from the end of the roll where it was cut by the manufacutrer. If I start with an edge that came from a cut I made, then the folded edge is worse.

My entire family can tell who wrapped what gifts under the Christmas tree or who it was that wrapped a birthday gift.

And as I sit here, looking under the Christmas tree at the gifts all nicely wrapped on one side and my catastrophic wrapping on the other, I can give thanks to the fact that someone out there probably has the same problem I do, and created the gift bag as a result.
Christmas Event Series 2：MathWallet & dForce candy giveaway
By: Mathwallet Official
Tags: Dforce, Christmas, Gifts

During the Christmas week, for rewarding the support and trust from our users, MathWallet and dForce will offer the community more “candies” , join us for the airdrop!

Event time：

Time：23 Dec 2020.12.23–27 Dec 2020（GMT +8)

How to participate？

1. During the event period, user who deposit in dForce yield markets（https://markets.dforce.network/）through MathWallet, with more than $100 and deposit period over 72 hours will have the chance to win

2. During the event time, user who trade in dForce trade （https://trade.dforce.network）through MathWallet will have chance to win

3. If meet one of the conditions above, we will pick 10 winners with BSC addresses, the rewards are $50 equivalent of DF. The winners could get extra 20 MATH if retweet with BSC addresses.

Note：

Terms & Conditions:

1. The event is for user who has BCS address；

2. The contract address is not counted as participant；

3. The distributed DF price is based on the average price of DF during the event period;

4. The winners list will be announced on MathWallet Twitter/ WeChat /weibo official account before 6pm on December 28, 2020 (GMT+8)；

5. Rewards will be distributed before before 6pm on December 28, 2020 (GMT+8)6pm on December 29, 2020 (GMT+8) to the corresponding BSC address.