You Can Become Better At Buying Presents

You don't need to spend a fortune to choose a memorable gift, and by following the advice in this article you will be surprised how easy it is to become a seasoned gift expert. Let's forget about the modern trend of giving gift vouchers or online codes to download a movie or song. Create a moment to be cherished by completing each of these steps:

Get Organised

Life seems to be getting busier each year, and time feels like it's passing at an accelerating rate. It's so easy to forget a friend or family members birthday, and sometimes giving a late gift can just accentuate the fact that you forgot their important day.

Thanks to smart-phones and our connected lifestyle, it's very easy to add birthdays and other dates to calendars or planners. When adding the date to your calendar, set a reminder for a week prior to the event. This will give you enough time to find a gift and have it delivered in time. If the person is overseas, you may need to set the reminder 2 or 3 weeks earlier, depending on shipping times.

Do Some Research

If the person you are buying for has been out of touch for a while, they may have developed a new hobby or interest that would provide the perfect inspiration for a memorable gift. Perhaps you could send an email or call a mutual family member or friend to find out what the receiver has been following recently.

Another way to get some gift hints is to check their Facebook or other social media pages to see if there are any recurring themes or interests that come up. Perhaps they have recently discovered golf, or mention a band quite often. This is a great way to find the perfect gift and is guaranteed to be up-to-date.

Delivery Options

Many large online retailers office gift options such as wrapping paper with gift cards included at no extra cost. Take advantage of this option and select it during the checkout process.

If you are really organised, you can save on international shipping by sending the gift earlier and choosing the surface mail option. This means you can spend more money on the gift after saving on shipping costs.