Giving good gifts can be a difficult thing. Some people are just so hard to buy for. We are always aiming for that perfect gift for our loved ones and we want to know that it is something that they will love and appreciate and find useful. Sometimes it’s not the big things that make the difference but the small, meaningful presents that are the best kind. Personalizing smaller objects can make for a very sentimental gift. Here are a few ideas of gifts that you can give your loved ones at any occasion.
Leather Keychain
This may sound random but the great thing about leather keychain is the way that they are personalized. It can either be stitched, burnt or engraved into the material. Everyone uses keychains and leather lasts a very long time so giving some a leather keychain is a great way to let them know that they are in your life for the long haul. You could actually do this with any kind of fine leather goods such as satchels or leather totes or even leather belts. If you feel like the leather side of things is random, then you can include a note to let them know why exactly you chose this material. They are sure to appreciate the sentiment behind it.
Jewelry
Everyone loves to get jewelry. What better way to show someone what they mean to you than engraving it in a necklace or a bracelet? If the area is big enough then you can write actual words, otherwise a meaningful date is appropriate or initials. There are certain kinds of jewelry that you can actually put pictures into as well such as lockets. That’s another great way to make your gift personal. Even if you chose not to engrave jewelry, there are certain pieces of jewelry that already hold meaning to them. If your loved one is not familiar with the meaning then it’s a great time to sit down and explain the meaning and voice to them how much they mean to you personally.
Shirts
Shirts can easily have a personal message added to them. Either that or a funny message or whatever you think the person receiving your gift will appreciate. If you know how to make shirts yourself, it’s a great way to show effort and time put into the present but if you do not, there’s nothing wrong with having it made so that you know for sure that it will look good. Always make sure you have the right size before you get started though; you wouldn’t want to offend them unintentionally by giving them a shirt that’s far to big or to small. It may seem like you aren’t paying attention to them and don’t really know much about them if you give them the wrong size shirt.
Speaking of paying attention, one of the best ways to give gifts is to listen. Keep lists of items that your loved ones mention throughout the year and then when an opportunity comes to give them a gift like at Christmas or birthdays you know exactly what they want and you can surprise them. The gift itself will mean a lot but it will also mean a great deal to your loved one that you were paying attention to what they were saying and actually wrote it down and remembered it when the time came.
It’s not about the money you spend, it’s about the thought and time and effort that you put into the gift. That’s what really makes a gift perfect; the sentimentality and the meaningful messages that the present represents. You could buy the most expensive present in the world, but if there is no meaning behind it, then eventually it will just get tossed aside. But, giving something with thought will be kept forever. Consider a leather keychain for example; you may think it’s not much but the recipient will likely keep it on their keys for a long time to come and if they don’t for whatever reason, (wanting to keep it safe or intact forever) then it will probably be displayed in a noticeable place for everyone to appreciate.