The Art of Giving: How to Be the Best Gift Giver This Holiday Season

The holidays are a time for giving, and what could be more rewarding than making someone's day with a thoughtful gift? But for some people, the art of giving can be tricky. If you're not sure where to start, don't worry! This list of tips will help you become the best gift giver this holiday season. So read on, and get ready to spread some cheer!

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1) Get to know the recipient

Knowing the recipient is key when it comes to giving a thoughtful gift. It's essential to try to understand the person you are buying for, their interests, and what would make the perfect present. Here are some steps to help you get to know the recipient better:

Utilizing different resources such as social media can be helpful in gathering information about the person’s likes and dislikes. Do they have any hobbies, for example do they play Tennis? What type of music do they enjoy listening to? What books do they read? Do they like a spa day?. These questions can be answered by doing some background research on your recipient

You can also talk with family and friends who are close to the recipient or who may know them well. Ask them questions like what kind of gifts have been meaningful to them in the past or what activities do they enjoy doing most? This can provide great insight into finding that special something for your recipient this holiday season

Another great way to get to know someone better is by simply spending time with them doing activities that interest both of you! For example, if your recipient loves reading then consider taking a trip together to a local bookstore or library where you both can browse through books and chat about different topics related to those books that catch both of your eyes! Or if they love vaping, then perhaps going out and getting them the Best Vape 2022 could be fun!

2) Choose the right gifts

Once you have a better understanding of your recipient and what they might like, it’s time to pick out the perfect gift. First off, think practically. Does your recipient need something for their home? A cozy blanket or throw pillow could be great options. Or is there something they've wanted for a while but haven't had a chance to purchase yet? If so, consider getting them that item as your holiday gift!

Choose something unique. Instead of buying something generic at the store, try to think outside of the box when picking out a gift. For example, maybe get them an experience such as tickets to a show or a tour of a city they've always wanted to visit. Or you can create something special for your recipient such as a scrapbook filled with photos, memories and quotes that are meaningful to them

Finally, make sure you put thought into the gift wrapping. This is an opportunity to show your recipient how much you care and to add a personal touch to the present. You can choose festive paper or ribbon that fits their style or write a special note on the tag attached!

3) Enjoy giving and receiving

The holiday season is all about giving and receiving, so don't forget to enjoy yourself in the process! After all, it's not just about getting someone else something perfect—it's also about taking pleasure in knowing that you have made someone's day with a thoughtful present. Plus, if you put your heart into it, chances are the recipient will be just as excited to give something back to you this holiday season!

4) Give gifts with meaning

Finally, don't forget to give gifts that have meaning and stay away from just giving something for the sake of giving it. Rather than buying a random item at the store, take some time to really consider what would be most meaningful for your recipient. It could be a physical present or even an experience like cooking dinner together or taking a walk in the park—whatever is special to both of you! When it comes to gifts, the meaning and thought behind it often means more than the gift itself, so be sure to really think your gift through.

So there you have it—a few tips on how to become the best gift giver this holiday season! Remember, when it comes to finding the perfect present for those around you during this festive period, it's all about knowing who they are and choosing something that will bring them joy and lasting memories.

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Nourish London Geranium & Jasmine Body Duo

With those last minute gifts to still to buy, Nourish London have an incredible selection of products, perfectly suited to everyone. In recent months, I have enjoyed getting to know Nourish London, their Probiotic Multi-Mineral Repair Mask is just heavenly. 

Today I am sharing the Nourish London Geranium & Jasmine Body Duo and anyone who knows me will know just how much I adore anything featuring Jasmine.  Described as being fragranced with the soothing essential oils of Geranium and Jasmine, this Body Duo is said to give the ultimate at-home spa experience.

Inside the beautifully presented gift box you will find:

• Geranium & Jasmine Shower Gel – 200ml
• Geranium & Jasmine Body Cream - 50ml

Coming together, Geranium is the scent that is calming and uplifting and is an oil which helps with stress and tension, when paired with Jasmine, which is soothing and relaxing you have quite the team.  Also included is both shea butter and aloe Vera for their moisturising properties.

The shower gel which is designed to cleanse the skin, is wonderfully soft and definitely sits within the luxury category. It creates the most relaxing scent and because of the shea butter, it is soft and leaves your skin feeling smooth to the touch.  Add to the Body Cream, which is really rich and just has a delightful texture, it uses shea butter, antioxidant prickly pear and firming brown algae extract to contour and nourish before those scents of Jasmine and Geranium again make themselves known to delicately scent the skin.

This Nourish London Geranium and Jasmine Duo comes beautifully packaged in fully recyclable materials and presented in a recyclable card gift box and is priced at just £20.

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Holistic Silk Pure Silk Lavender Face Pillow

Until you have tried a silk eye mask, you haven't felt luxury and Holistic Silk is a brand I just happen to absolutely love.  I was very kindly sent their Pure Silk Lavender Face Pillow and it might be my most favourite thing ever.

Described as being a full face pillow, it is made from skin-loving hypoallergenic 100% 22 momme Mulberry Silk and it is just beautiful. It was inspired by the experience of extensive lockdown anxiety and Holistic Silk refers to it as being their most powerful de-stressing tool yet.

Let the perfectly weighted seeds and Lavender work their magic whilst your skin reaps the benefits of Pure Mulberry Silk to soothe and hydrate. Enjoy a facial massage whenever you need one.

Available in a range of colours, I have the beautiful Saffron shade and it can be used to help to relieve headaches, migraines, eye strain, sinus pain and perhaps the most useful aspect - hangovers. It can also be used to induce sleep and silence mind chatter and is ideal for power naps, making a ten minute rest feel like an hour.

To get the best use out of this face pillow, the advice is to very gently squeeze to release the soothing and sleep inducing Lavender fragrance, whilst rotating to ensure seeds are evenly distributed. Then, all you have to do is simply lie back and place over your face to promote deep relaxation.

As I suffer with headaches, a condition called Barometric headaches to be precise, I am never keen to take over the counter drugs, preferring instead to let my body work it out alone, that said, I do use cold flannels, eye masks and temple rubs.  During my last few flare ups of headaches, I took to using this Face Pillow and as you can see, it is a bit of an odd look.

So, being shaped like a sheet mask, there is, as you can see vents for both your nose and mouth and because it is perfectly weighted with organic seeds and real Lavender, it works to gently stimulate those facial acupressure points for clarity and calmness. 

For me and my headaches, I've found the weightiness of it to be soothing and relaxing and just laying down, with my eyes completely covered, gives me that time out and it fits perfectly to my face. If you can't already tell, I just absolutely love it and the time out it gives me to unwind, relax and de-stress makes it worth every penny.

You can find this mask from Holistic Silk right here for £90

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