7 Super Awesome Tips for Thoughtful Giving
1. Memorable Memories
Gather mementos such as pictures, newspaper clippings, or awards from your special someone’s life. Turn them into a scrapbook, memory box, or a digital or paper album to help remind them of about special times together.
2. Life Lessons
Find out what your person is interested in and what they find inspiring. Give your time to help share your knowledge, or, invest in a lesson or class such as cooking or yoga for them which can lead to self-discovery.
3. Heartfelt Handmade
Creating or buying handmade presents can help you give a gift that is as unique as the person it is intended for, and helps support the artist too.
4. A Mindful Journal
Giving a lovely journal to a friend or loved one for daily writing practice can be a terrific way to support finding a fresh perspective on life.
5. An Experience to Remember
Treat that special someone to an experience they will treasure. Think about something, or some place, they would like to explore such as painting, a day of hiking then lunch at a fabulous restaurant, or a fantastic theatre production.
6. A Happy Hamper
Choose a selection of items that help nourish the body and soul. Tailor and theme your choices to your loved one’s tastes, personalities, age and personal preferences. Baskets for the foodie, yogi, reader, or spa lover in your life will be well received.
7. Simply Sponsor
Sponsoring a child, or the welfare and upkeep of an animal, gives back and can bring a lot of joy to both the gift giver and receiver. Moreover, many charities provide sponsors with certificates, photos, and updates to help keep them posted on the impact of their donation.