Meaningful gift ideas
Giving a gift is much more than an act of politeness - it's a way of reinforcing a relationship and demonstrating thoughtfulness and appreciation.
Occasions, such as holidays, provide culturally established opportunities to reinforce a relationship but what you give is primarily defined by what your relationship to the recipient is.
Gifts act as symbols, expressing whatever message you wish to convey. The perfect gift makes the recipient feel special and is more than just a gift!
How to use this site
Below you can see a list of occasions and relationships that are relevant to choosing a thoughtful gift. This section will appear at the bottom of every page to facilitate navigation.
For each relationship and occasion, you will find some general background information, as well as quotes, symbols and testimonials. Reading those pages should give you plenty of inspiration for your own gift ideas and help you add that special something to all your gifts.
Why this site?
Simple: We want to make people happy. We also try to make a living by making people happy.
"I was blown away by the quality of the information. My husband still talks of that moment when I gave him my anniversary gift." - Brenda, 37
We wish you a pleasant and successful gift search!
Jen and Ben
Sentiments
Expressing...
- Apology
- Appreciation & Gratitude
- Congratulations & Joy
- Encouragement & Comfort
- Friendship
- Good Luck
- Love
- Sympathy
Formal
Relationships
Family
- Brother
- Daughter
- Father
- Grandfather
- Grandmother
- Husband
- Mother
- Sister
- Son
- Wife
- female Relative
- male Relative
Personal
Formal/Business
Occasions
Life Events
- Anniversary
- Baby Shower / New Baby
- Baptism / Christening
- Birthday
- Engagement
- Graduation
- Job promotion
- Retirement
- Sympathy
- Wedding
Holidays
Other Occasions
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