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Generally, when people consider gift-giving and the holidays, the natural association they reach is the giving of gifts as a custom of the holidays themselves. Those customs, however, also include family, friends, and loved ones gathering at each others’ homes; reconnection between those who have fallen out of touch; and reaching out to the people in one’s life with letters and cards, etc.   As such, there’s a second class of gifts that may become necessary with the holiday season—or, to be more accurate, after the holiday season— thank you gifts . Sometimes being hosted during the holidays, receiving a great missive, or reconnecting with a friend or a family member calls for more than a simple thank you note. The following outlines some good options for sending thank you gifts to express your appreciation. Double Necklace Set The idea of a “friendship necklace” (or bracelet) has always been a nice one. Two people each share half of a piece of jewelry to demo...

Gifting for friends and family members can be a tough proposition. However, there are strategies you can employ to ensure that gift-giving is a little bit simpler. One of those strategies is compartmentalizing the gift buying in a few ways. An obvious one is doing so by event and focusing on things such as birthday presents, housewarming gifts for new homeowners , commemorative items to give for a milestone celebration, etc. Another method is further segmenting the process by focusing on a room in the recipient’s home where a gift could be made useful or be displayed. When your gift-giving ideas are a bit unclear or just overwhelming, choosing one room for which you can purchase décor or a gift can be a lifesaver. The Kitchen Some gift buyers shy away from buying décor items because decoration choices can be really personal. It’s true that spending a lot of money on a painting as tall as the recipient that you suggest they hang in their living room might be a bit ...

Buying baby gifts for expecting parents can be a lot of fun, but it can be tricky too. The impulse to buy cute gifts for babies can be extremely strong. But gift-givers are also usually aware that having a baby can be a time- and energy-intensive process for the parents. As such, they want to get soon-to-be parents thoughtful baby gifts they’ll use and something that will come in handy with their little one. And preferably, something more personal than a pack of diapers. So what are some practical but adorable baby gifts? Warm and Dry: Bath Time Gifts and Blankies One often-overlooked feature of raising a baby, at least as far as gifting goes, is bath time. Those who are already parents don’t need to be told that infants are excellent at making messes of pretty much every conceivable kind and aren’t going to clean themselves up. Consider giftsthat practically accommodate the necessity of baby bathing, such as a hooded bath towel that features a cute animal on the ho...

Dog people are a special breed. They, understandably, love their dogs like family members and treat them accordingly. They’re also pretty easy to buy presents for. Generally, getting them a canine-centric gift is a safe bet. At that point, the priority becomes getting them the right sort of dog-themed gift. A productive method for determining a good dog-based gift option is segmenting the giving possibilities into subgroups. By recognizing their dog preferences and personal attributes or situation, you can pretty accurately specify the type of gift they would appreciate the most. Gifts for Parents of Dogs and Children For expectant parents, loyalty to our canine best friends can definitely help inform your baby gift ideas . It’s also a good way to introduce newborns to the concept of dogs. Will that contribute to a greater probability that those babies will grow up with and develop a love for dogs? Who knows. But it certainly can’t hurt. Consider some dog-themed...

National Hugging Day is an annual event dedicated to showing appreciation for those special people in your life. It dates back to 1986 and occurs every year on January 21. Though the goal of encouraging hugging seems simple, there is actually a deeper meaning underpinning this holiday.  The creator, Kevin Zaborney, selected January 21 because it falls between some of the biggest holidays of the year, including Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day. The end of January is known as a time when people fall into a post-holiday slump. In addition to being a supportive embrace, hugging can also: · Increase feelings of happiness · Help reduce stress · Strengthen relationships · Reinforce feelings of love and caring With January 21 right around the corner, there are many ways to show gratitude, lift someone’s spirit, and of course, pair a thoughtful thank you gift with a meaningful hug. Picture Frames Celebrate National Hugging Day with a framed picture o...