Special occasions are often synonymous to gifts and the gift basket. It’s no longer a surprise if you receive a gift on your birthday or your anniversary. What, then, do you have to do to make the most out of your present? How do you make a simple gift memorable, something your partner would remember years from now?
Here are some things you can do make that special present extra special gourmet gifts and more:
Find out what your partner likes or wants. You can just imagine how your partner might feel if you give him something that he really wants as birthday gifts. The look on this face will be enough to tell you how happy he is, and you can't help but smile every time you remember that face.
Personalize. Add personal effects to your gift. Write a small note, or wrap it with something recycled. It would be great if you could make the gift yourself. It wouldn’t hurt for you to create something personal like a scrapbook of the things you’ve done together, or a picture frame with your best vacation ever. Those are gifts that may be inexpensive, but a personalized gift is often the most valuable.
Give little tokens every once in a while. You don't need an occasion to give presents; you can give presents anytime. Reward your partner for something that he accomplished, even if it's just taking out the trash. Or better yet, give the person something that says “I remember you”, or simply a sweet nothing to show the other person how much you care. It would also be great to send little packages just to say “thank you” and show how much you appreciate everything that the person has done.
Give the gift as a surprise. It would be great to give your partner something that he wouldn’t expect, or at a time when he least expects it. It would be nice to give a small “sorry” token after a fight - maybe wine gift baskets, but don’t make it look as if you are “buying” the apology. Make the gift sweet, and sincere -- just like your apology.
All in all, it’s not really how much money you spent buying the gift basket, but on how much effort you put into it.
