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It is better to give than to receive, so improve your gift giving skills with the advice in this Howcast video series.
Transcript Woman: Heading to a party without a gift for the host? Man: Quick Tips! Woman: Pick up a handful of lottery tickets. A big win will beat everyone else’s bottle of wine or bouquet of flowers.
Instructions Step 1: Make a basket Put together a specialized basket of your best friend’s favorite items. An avid reader might like a first-edition book by a favorite author, and maybe designer bookmarks along with treats that they can enjoy while reading. Step 2: Buy a spa day If she needs to unwind, treat her …
Instructions Step 1: Prepare a package Prepare a package with a number of related items. If he likes golf, you could give a new golf glove, a sleeve of balls, a golf video game, and a framed picture of him on the 18th hole. Step 2: Make him something Make him something — the ultimate …
Instructions Step 1: Give advice Give a nugget of light-hearted but practical advice about raising a baby if you’re a parent. As long as your not too heavy-handed, prospective parents will appreciate your words of wisdom. Step 2: Be cute Be cute. If the baby shower card you pick is on the cute side, write …
Instructions Step 1: Give roses Go the traditional route and buy your girlfriend red roses, the romantic gift idea that never misses. Come up with a note written from your heart to melt hers. Step 2: Buy clothing Buy clothing but be careful to stick to the labels, stores, and styles she prefers. Select anything …
Instructions Step 1: Give them the world Give them the world — get your spouse a wall map to hang on the wall — a fun way to chronicle all your future adventures together. Since paper is the traditional first-anniversary gift, you’ll be killing two birds with one stone. TIP: Use push pins to mark …
Instructions Step 1: Determine needs Determine what newborn essentials the parents already possess, keeping in mind that large items, like cribs, are usually the last items purchased. Step 2: Ask about gift registries Ask whether the parents are participating in store gift registries. These can help you buy a baby gift exactly suited to the …
Instructions Step 1: Send her favorite If she’s ever mentioned a favorite flower, buy that. You’ll get bonus points for listening to her. If you have no clue, ask a friend or relative of hers what she likes. Step 2: Be sentimental If you can think of a bloom related to your relationship, like the …
Instructions Step 1: Know what she likes Make a few mental notes of her taste in jewelry before you go shopping. Does she wear mostly gold or silver? Large pieces or small? TIP: If you see her flipping through a magazine, ask her if she likes any of the jewelry in the ads. Step 2: …
Instructions Step 1: Make it returnable Always include a gift receipt. Even the nicest present is inconsiderate if you don’t allow the recipient the option to exchange it. Step 2: Make smart choices Bigger isn’t necessarily better. Give one small item of good quality rather than something huge but cheap. Step 3: Be wary of …
