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It’s that time of year again – parties, pine trees and, of course, presents!
Whether it’s the workplace Secret Santa, or a family gift exchange, here are some tips to help make shopping less stressful.
1. Know the person
Try to find out about their interests, hobbies, and preferences.
Consider what they enjoy doing in their free time, any hobbies they have, or things they frequently talk about. If you don’t know – ask!
2. Listen and observe
Pay attention to any hints or comments they drop about items they need or want.
There’s nothing more disappointing than letting people know gift ideas you’d appreciate, only to receive something that isn’t to your taste (even worse, something you dislike and was expensive).
3. Consider practicality
Think about gifts that would be useful or practical for them. It could be something they need or an item that would make their daily life easier.
Maybe they cycle to work and would appreciate some new gear, or enjoy cooking and would like a new set of kitchen knives.
4. Personalisation
Some people consider them tacky, but personalised gifts can make a huge impact.
Something customized or tailored to their tastes, such as a monogrammed item or a personalized piece of jewellery, can show thoughtfulness. Just be sure you pair this with an item you know they’ll love.
5. Experiences over things
Sometimes, experiences like tickets to a concert, a spa day, or a cooking class can create lasting memories and might be more appreciated than physical gifts.
Sites like Wowcher are great for choosing experiences with various options, without breaking the bank.
6. Quality over quantity
It’s true that when it comes to young children, the more the merrier generally applies.
However, for adults, often one or two high-quality gifts that you know they’ll cherish is a better approach.
It’s the thought that counts – but counting costs is also important. Why not browse these top gift picks from our Shopping Directory and spread the cost with our retail finance options?
If your gift recipient loves a good hair day, why not use Cloud Nine’s hair quiz to help you choose the perfect present?
Whether its a hair wellbeing kit, or a fabulous styling tool, the experts at Cloud Nine will use your knowledge together with their skills to find the ideal gift.
Rocket Espresso Appartamento TCA
£1,600.00 *
Or from £133.33 p/m, 0% finance with DivideBuy.
If your gift recipient is a coffee-lover, this beauty from Pro Espresso is guaranteed to perk them up!
The newly-developed machine functions and improvements deliver an even better coffee experience in the home, raising the benchmark for performance in this category of premium domestic espresso machine.
Storage Hybrid Mattress Bundle - DreamCloud
£1463.55 *
Or from £121.96 p/m, 0% credit with DivideBuy.
No one can say ‘no’ to a good night’s sleep. With longer nights in full swing, this bundle from DreamCloud makes the perfect Christmas gift!
Treat your special someone to a luxury hybrid mattress and bedding with an Ottoman Storage Bed for the ultimate in space-saving sleep. The bed lifting mechanism can be attached to either side, ensuring easy storage access, while smart dark grey upholstery means it’s elegant as well as practical.
For aspiring chefs who like to cook (inside or outside), this pan set from The Pizza Oven Shop is perfect!
Designed for larger garden ovens, this 3-pan bundle offers a large casserole dish with a lid which can also be used as a frying pan. They’ll also get a large ridged skillet pan, which is perfect for cooking steaks, burgers, fish, vegetables etc.
Made from cast iron, these pans are very durable. Just be sure your gift recipient follows the care instructions to keep them in tip-top condition.
Why not give the gift of a perfect gel mani-pedi all year round if you think they would appreciate it?
With a powerful 48w output, this innovative lamp promises to take nail artistry to new heights.
This isn’t just any UV/LED Lamp – it’s the culmination of a close collaboration with SUNUV, the globally renowned manufacturer of state-of-the-art nail lamps. The lamp that works in tandem with all Glitterbels gels and acrylics, ensuring optimal curing for a flawless, long-lasting finish every time.
DivideBuy’s retail finance options mean you can spread the cost of a purchase at checkout for longer. For more Christmas gift options, visit our Shopping Directory now.
*All prices accurate as of 05/12/2023
