Birthday Gift Baskets
Many of us have relatives, friends, partners even children who have just about everything they need or want, making the art of choosing a birthday gift difficult. What do you give someone who is overloaded with consumer products? Social advocates these days are increasingly calling for a less cluttered lifestyle, which leads to the idea of giving consumable presents instead of physical ones; a thought also useful in the search for a present for people who have it all! For those who have everything it is important to find a present they can enjoy and leave a lasting impression so try thinking a little bit sideways. Quality wines and spirits, chocolates, good coffee, fine cheeses even good olive oils are all possibilities, maybe exotic plants for the garden.
Need to send a gift in a hurry? Send a Gift Basket or Hamper anywhere in Australia
Then there are vouchers and discount cards available, whether for movie tickets, a facial, massage, manicure, car wash, and museum and AFL Football Club memberships. Why not try a year’s subscription to their favourite daily newspaper or glossy magazine. For something really different you could make a donation to a charity of their choice or sponsor a child in their name.
Weird and wonderful present ideas can be found by stepping away from the shops and heading outdoors. Why not organise a guided horse trail, scuba diving or surfing lessons, a fishing expedition, champagne balloon flight and for the more adventurous Paintball Skirmish.
Finding ways to make people feel good on their birthday is not always obvious so if you know the person has a particular interest or hobby why not enrol them in a short course in their area of interest like creative writing, painting, astrology or even a Barista course.
Children who have toy collections large enough to open a shop can be difficult to buy for. Not only does mum not want any more toys in the house but finding something they don’t have can be hard. Designer clothing is always a good choice and for something a little different why not have a professional photographer do a portrait a favourite pet.
Parents could put together a basket of favourite treats, add a CD or DVD and plan a special outing to include a meal, river cruise, visit to a zoo or aquarium, movie theatre or musical. To make the day special ask the child where they would like to go and what they would most like to do and eat. Opening a bank account in a child’s name means the gift of money becomes possible for future birthdays and it helps teach children the importance of saving.
Hobby Hampers – themed gift boxes and themed gift bags are a great alternative to sending a hamper.
Teenage daughters may enjoy the idea of a glamour photo shoot and for boys perhaps a scenic helicopter flight.
Whether choosing presents for a relative, friend or partner there are plenty of unusual alternatives to be found. Happy hunting.
