There are so many new Etsy shops popping up on the internet these days, that it is so easy for people to get a little personal during the holidays with their gift choices. Buying gifts is stressful, especially when you have a lot of people to buy for, and places like Etsy make it far easier than ever to get gifts that not only give a personal touch, but reflect how well you know your recipient.
More than ever, people ask for cash for Christmas as they have no idea what they want to receive. It’s so much easier to buy our own gifts, but there’s something desperately sad about that, too. Of course, Christmas isn’t all about receiving gifts, as nice as that is. Christmas is about spending time together as a family, seeing relatives you may not have seen for months and generally enjoying the abundance of food and drink that comes with the day. In saying that, there’s something so magical about seeing the face of someone you love light up down to your choice of gift for them. So, how can you make this Christmas a more personal affair all round? Check out our gifting tips below – we’ve got you covered no matter who you buy for.
Baby Gifts
If one of your best friends or siblings has very recently added to their family, you get the chance to buy one of the first gifts that they will ever receive. The good thing about buying for a baby is that it’s more for the parents; the baby has no conceivable idea what Christmas is or what it means to receive a present. Go for a named blanket like this one or a personalized Christmas tree decoration for the first Christmas gift. For older babies who have a concept of the idea of Christmas, you can still stick to a personalized theme. A custom-made dinner set like this one here is a great way to give them something bright, colorful and just for them.
Gifts For Mom
Mom is always easy to buy for, for the most part. Gorgeous smelling bath sets, scented candles, soft slippers and blankets are the fastest way to Mom’s heart. However, you could still get something a little more meaningful by investing in a necklace like this one, or jewelery that is made with the drawing of their child. If you want to be a little more unusual, why not pay for an afternoon tea experience for the two of you, or get some tickets to a show she’s been dying to see? After all, the gift experience days are still personal, as you’re paying for something you know she will love.
Gifts For Dad
Men are notoriously hard to buy for, and every woman on the planet can agree. When you buy for girls, you can rely on perfumes, jewelery and clothes as gifts. For Dad, he’s not likely to appreciate a nail polish set or a bath bomb. If he’s in the office a lot, a personalized tie clip or money clip like these can be a nice addition to his favorite suit. Alternatively, if he’s a collector and loves to coin collect, checking out what’s on offer with MilitaryCoinsUSA is a great way to find custom gifts and add to his collection. Collar stays and tie bars are one thing, but adding to his growing collection is going to make him happy!
House Gifts
Is there a budding chef in the family? Personalised chef’s knives of the best quality can be an excitingly sentimental way to go. Some people prefer not to receive gifts for the house, but sometimes getting something that they need can be the best thing that you do. Custom illustrated family portraits such as the ones you can find here are wonderful pieces for grandparents to enjoy, as they always love a gift that brings joy and new memories. If your grandad is a gardener at heart, gifts like these trowel and fork gifts are something to look forward to the next time they get out their green thumb and plant the summer flowers.
Gifts For Best Friends
We’ve seen the necklaces that split in half, but have you ever looked into getting matching mugs or matching wine glasses for those evenings in? When you want to buy something that’s personal for your friend, figure out what they need as well as what they would love, and base your gift choice around that.
Gifts For Kids
It doesn’t matter how many children are in the family, the only good pattern to follow is this: something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read. Each of these can be custom made, from dinner sets and pajamas to books and toys. Ideally, you can find one each of this category and you have their Christmas covered. Kids that are still young tend not to care too much about the personalization of gifts, as the excitement of Christmas morning tends to override the personalized aspect of gifting!
Whatever you choose to buy for the family, it will always be appreciated. If you think about it, pretty much anything can be personalized whether this is number plates or hoodies in the latest designs. Sometimes, it can be difficult to buy for those around you and it can get really boring to buy the same old gifts year after year. This is why buying something from a custom gift range is always a good idea. It’s sentimental, it’s meaningful, no one else can share it and it shows you’ve put a lot of thought into what you’ve bought for your recipient. Something personalized always shows more affection for that person than something off the shelf. No one else would have thought to buy the same thing that you have, and handmade gifts are always very well received by all. The next time you’re out shopping, remember that what you pick off the shelf could have been bought for thousands of others – don’t be the same!
