Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Choosing Creative Just Because Gifts

By Krystal Branch


Sometimes you wish to show your friends how important they are to you by presenting them with creative just because gifts. These expressions of friendship or love shows that you think of them often and are happy that they are in your life. You can give them to your friends at any time - you don't need a reason - the more spontaneous, the more fun it will be to offer these small gestures of appreciation and loyalty.

You know what your friends' likes and dislikes are. Their personalities will also give clues as to what they would enjoy the most. Count out your coins from your piggy bank and figure out what is available to spend on your most precious people. Think about what small gesture would would make them the happiest and go from there.

Sometimes giving flowers seems so commonplace but there are methods of giving them that will have a lot more impact. A delicate tulip for the first day of spring, a red, white and blue bouquet for the Fourth of July, or a Christmas cactus plant during the holidays can all be such wonderful and unexpected surprises. A single flower on her pillow at night or a bright colored bouquet tucked under her car wipers will make her smile.

Almost everyone has a sweet tooth. A giant lollipop, an over sized licorice whip or yards of chewing gum will make her laugh. Pull her favorite chocolate bar out just when she needs it - at a study break, right after a meal or with a glass of red wine. Bring back some of the sweets of her childhood such as caramel candy or bubble gum and share some special moments and memories. A candy cane at Christmas time or a small chocolate bunny at Easter will be sure to make her holidays brighter.

Food is always a welcome surprise, especially if it is homemade. A loaf of homemade bread, rich chocolate cupcakes, or crisp chocolate cookies would make anyone happy. Make her a healthy but sweet smoothie from fruits, yogurt and greens to start her day off just right.

Coffee shops are great gathering spots and buying a friend a gift card to one of these social areas will be very appreciated. They can be used for hot beverages, cold beverage or snacks. Be sure she invites you to come along when she is ready to use it!

Purchase a special frame for a photo of you and your closest companion. Tuck the photo inside along with an endearing note across the bottom. Create a small album of your friends and give them each a copy. Make a collage of pictures of your and your closest companion and give it to her for no reason at all. Visit a photo shop and have a favorite photo of you and your friend put on a mouse pad, calendar or coffee mug. She will see the item every day and think of you.

Creative just because gifts are special in that they are from the heart. The cost, size or where you bought or made it doesn't matter, it is always the thought that counts and your recipients will know it. You must be a friend first to have friends, so surprising those you love with these small expressions of caring and thoughtfulness will make you the best friend ever.




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