Procrastinated Presents
As a student, it can be challenging remembering to plan for events like birthdays or holidays. Especially if you are far away from home or busy studying for finals, finding the right gift for your friends and family can be a stressful task. Luckily, I have a list of solutions for last- minute gift ideas! Whether you are celebrating from a long distance, or you are looking for a way to show you care, I’ve got you covered! In this blog, I will be reviewing some of the best gifts with various price ranges from flower delivery to e-cards and more!
If you are celebrating someone who is not near, the first step is always a sweet birthday message. A phone call or voicemail will always be more sincere, but a thoughtful text message is also a great way to make someone feel remembered. The next step is a gift. Depending on how well you know the person, an eGift card may be the perfect way to show someone that you remember their favorite store or restaurant. They will also be able to use a gift card when they choose. For someone more special to you, consider a flower or cookie delivery service. These can be scheduled a few days ahead (or even the day of if you are lucky), and it is a surprise that will be memorable for years to come.
If you are low on money, but still want to give someone something special, do not fret! There are many options available to those on a budget. After all, it is the thought that counts. Consider getting together with other friends or family members to split the cost of a nice gift. When my older sister graduated college, I wanted to get her a designer handbag. It was her dream bag that she had talked about for years, but I couldn’t afford it on my own. I got together with my other two sisters and my mom, and we were able to split the cost and get it for her. I’ve never seen her cherish a gift quite like that one. Another great budget friendly option is coming up with a gift theme and getting a few low-price options together. For example – a spa theme might be made of a few facemasks, a headband, and some hand-written self-care quotes. Don’t be afraid to make things!
Lastly, sometimes you have the budget and find yourself near the person of the hour, but you simply forgot about their gift. Offer to take this person to breakfast! Many times, people will have dinner plans or night plans, but they find themselves with a lot of time at the beginning of the day. Offering to fill this time at a nice diner or brunch place is a great way to make memories, eat good food, and let this person know that they haven’t been forgotten about. However, if it is too late in the day when you remember them, you can find some valuable gift sets at department stores – these pair very well with flowers!
Hopefully you don’t find yourself panicking about gifts too often, but if you do, just remember to keep it simple and be thoughtful about what you know about the person. I hope that you can find some ideas that will help you from this blog. Good luck gifting!
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