The Value of a Gift

Whatever our age, most of us love shopping. The latest gadgets or gizmos, clothes, jewelery, toys, kitchen appliances and so on found an appalling upsurge in sales during Black Friday again this year. Who doesn't like splurging on oneself? But there is an indefatigable appeal in receiving gifts from friends, family or secret admirers. Whats more, if the gift reaches your doorstep on the special occasion of your birthday, it symbolises the immense love and affection people feel for you and that just makes the world a better and brighter place to live in. A gift is not valued on the basis of its price for even a rose speaks volumes. Just the emotion behind wins hearts.

What gift do you give most often? There are moments, when we are at a loss for gift ideas. In order to avoid these lapses, planning makes sense.
Understanding the likes, dislikes of the birthday girl/boy and gaining an insight into their dreams and personality traits is essential. Keeping track of the latest trends, making a list of them and their prices also helps. According to survey, flowers, clothing and jewelry are the most popular birthday gifts. Flowers tops this list. Birthday cards are also wonderful gifts. I remember a few years ago, someone kept sending me birthday cards by mail and email. I was puzzled. Thats when a school friend, I hadn't met for years, dropped in revealing his hand behind the whole plan. It felt nice to have my birthday remembered by someone living afar. Perhaps long distance birthday wishes can best be expressed by e cards.

Going by statistics, men love being gifted wine, tickets to their favorite football game, or electronic devices whereas women are more into aesthetics. But the tables can turn anytime. I am a gadget and gizmo freak, but some of my male friends dote on cook books and house cleaning kits. So, it is essential to concentrate on the individual's interests and natural bend of mind before shopping for them.

A free subscription to Netflix for your movie lover friend, so that he'll have a continuous supply of DVD's delivered to his door; a helicopter ride for your dad whose dream has always been to be up in air; an adorable golden retriever for your pet loving girlfriend; or a kitchen make over for your mom, are just a few gift ideas that can be incorporated to make each birthday a memorable experience for those you love and admire most.
Stay tuned for more birthday gift ideas.