Happy Holidays
With Christmas fast approaching, many people are still trying to buy gifts for family and friends. I am not one of those lat minute shoppers, I start months in advance to spread out the stress and financial commitment it takes to get everybody a gift. I try to get gifts that the person will really love and use, and maybe something they have wanted but just wouldn’t ever buy themselves. But if you want to avoid the malls and busier shopping areas then I would recommend a personalized gift basket. Think of all the things that person would like, then you can shop at a local drug store or gourmet grocery store. You can even add a gift card to their favourite store in there as well (most Safeways and Shoppers have a huge selection of gift cards!)
My fiance and I did one this year for his dad, he’s hard to shop for and doesn’t “need” anything. We went to a gourmet grocery store-bought his favourite snacks, italian olives, smoked cheese and meats, and a nice bottle of wine, we bought a beautiful red basket (which can be used over and over again) and clear wrap and some festive ribbon from Walmart to create a truly unique and custom gift. I feel it just gives so much more to a person when you custom make the basket yourself, the premade ones are nice but usually the person does not use every single item in the basket. Custom made ones are not only cheaper but are the perfect gift. Last year we did a basket for my mother – in – law, it was totally different tho, it had bath stuff, her favourite chocolates, Nintendo DS games, all things you can pick up at a 24 hr drug store, grocery store or even Walmart. So if you’re in a bind and don’t feel like waiting in line ups at the mall go somewhere with extended hours, buy little things to make a perfect gift basket!
Happy Shopping!
