Holidays are a time of joy and reflection. They should be a time to gather with family and friends, appreciate all you have, and think about how you can help others. This article looks at how you can make your loved ones merry and bright all year round.
Get Them a Piece of Jewelry
There are so many different types of jewelry out there. However, you want to find something that is going to make them happy and really show how much you care about them. If you aren’t sure what type of gift to get someone, try looking at some local shops or browsing online stores for inspiration.
Plan an Outing
If the weather has been uncooperative lately, it’s time to plan an outing. Take your family or friends out of town for a day or weekend trip. There are so many options available now; you can choose from a cruise or a trip on a private jet.
If money is no object, a private jet rental may be just what you want to do this year. It’s the ultimate way to travel, and you can go anywhere in the world without worrying about long lines or security checks. Chartering a private jet for friends and family makes for an unforgettable experience that they will never forget.
Cook Them a Meal
Whether you’re hosting family or friends, cooking a meal is one of the most thoughtful things you can do. It shows that you care enough about them to put in extra effort, and it ensures they won’t have to cook on Christmas Day. Plus, if they’re not used to eating healthy food, they might be pleasantly surprised by your culinary skills.
Throw a Party
It’s easy to forget that friends and family are people just like us—with hobbies and interests of their own. If you know someone who loves to dance or cook or play video games, why not throw them a party?
For example, if your friend loves dancing, consider having a dance party at your house or theirs. You could even invite other people who love dancing too. Or if your brother loves cooking, invite him over for dinner at your place. It’s a great way for everyone to hang out together and have some fun.
Handmade Gift Cards
This Christmas, why not give handmade gift cards? For example, if your friend loves kittens and cats but has no time to read books about them because she works full-time as an accountant during weekdays, you could make her a card with pictures of kittens and cats on it along with some inspirational quotes about cats. Or you could create a scrapbook full of pictures from your own life that remind you of your friend — whether it be photos from childhood or recent trips abroad — and include a special message from you inside the book as well as some stickers or other decorations on top if you wish.
Give Them a Spa Day
When everyone’s busy trying to fit gift buying, decorating, and entertaining into their schedules, you can give the gift of a day at the spa by purchasing a gift certificate for one or more sessions or even a package of multiple treatments.
Play a Board Game Together
Board games are always fun for families and friends alike. They’re also great for bonding because you have to focus on something besides your phone or TV screen when playing them together. There are many options out there, so it doesn’t matter if you’re into Monopoly or Scrabble — there’s something for everyone.
Give Them Shopping Vouchers
A great way of spoiling everyone at Christmas is by giving them vouchers they can use in their favorite store or department store. It’s a good idea to give gift vouchers with a set amount on them rather than just giving them some loose change. You could also decide on an amount and divide it up between each person you’re giving to. If you’re giving one voucher, then $50 should be enough for most people – but if you’re giving more than one, then $100 might be better as it will give them more choices.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make someone feel happy this holiday season. Sure, you could go out and buy everyone a new boat or something—but chances are, they probably don’t even want that. Instead, you can do something practical without spending too much. It only takes a little thought and some planning ahead on your part. And the more you give them personalized gifts, the more personal time you’ll have with them in the end. So have fun with it, plan ahead, and enjoy the holidays.
