Five ways to make gifting memorable

Out of all the gifts you’ve received over the past year, how many of them do you actually remember? Chances are there are only a few that stand out in your mind. This is something to think about when you’re choosing a gift for an important person in your life or a special occasion. Of course you want to pick out something the recipient will love, but you also want to choose something they will remember for a long time to come. If you’re having trouble finding the perfect present, these are few ways you can make your gift extra memorable.

Keep the Recipient in Mind

Many people make the mistake of buying items they like instead of what the recipient might like. Even worse, some people buy gifts in bulk without giving a thought to the people who are receiving them. The best gifts are those that are specially selected for a particular person with their unique interests, needs and tastes in mind. Try to think about what the gift recipient likes to do, what they might need at the moment or what they would find fun and functional.  

Include a Personal Message

When it comes to gift giving, it’s the little things that count. Adding a personal message can take a mediocre gift and make it memorable just by taking that extra step. Your personal message could be a joke, a poem or an expression of how much that person means to you. Most people add their personal messages on gift cards, but you can also opt for a personalised gift and add the message on the gift itself.

Personalise the Gift With a Name or Initial

Nothing makes a gift more special than customising it with the recipient’s name or initials. This shows that you didn’t just choose the gift straight off a shelf in a store, but that you actually took the time to make it unique to the person receiving it. This is a great option for Valentine’s Day gifts, birthday gifts, client gifts, or for couples celebrating the birth of a new baby, an engagement or a wedding.

Choose Something Quirky but Useful

Quirky gifts always stand out from the rest just by sheer virtue of being different. However, when we say quirky, we don’t mean a gag gift. We’re talking about something playful that also has a practical use. If you can find something fun that the recipient will actually use, then your gift will not only remind them of you every time they use it, but it might also create lasting memories for the recipient.

Support a Social Cause

For the person who has everything they need already, a gift that supports a social cause might be the perfect answer. After all, it feels good to help others and that feeling lasts much longer than the feeling you get from receiving a material object. Even better if you can align your gift with a cause the recipient believes in to show them that you care about their values.