Selecting Creative Just Because Gifts

By Krystal Branch


Sometimes you wish to show your friends how important they are to you by presenting them with creative just because gifts. These expressions of friendship or love shows that you think of them often and are happy that they are in your life. You can give them to your friends at any time - you don't need a reason - the more spontaneous, the more fun it will be to offer these small gestures of appreciation and loyalty.

You know what your friends' likes and dislikes are. Their personalities will also give clues as to what they would enjoy the most. Count out your coins from your piggy bank and figure out what is available to spend on your most precious people. Think about what small gesture would would make them the happiest and go from there.

Sometimes giving flowers seems so commonplace but there are methods of giving them that will have a lot more impact. A delicate tulip for the first day of spring, a red, white and blue bouquet for the Fourth of July, or a Christmas cactus plant during the holidays can all be such wonderful and unexpected surprises. A single flower on her pillow at night or a bright colored bouquet tucked under her car wipers will make her smile.

There's nothing like the power of chocolate. A tiny box of truffles can be exactly what someone needs. Pull a favorite bar of candy out for instant pleasure. The holidays are wonderful opportunities to shower your friends with attention - and candy. Chocolate covered strawberries for Valentine's Day, chocolate eggs for Easter or chocolate covered cherries at Christmas time will set the stage for a wonderful season.

Food is always a favorite, especially if it is unique or homemade. Make a batch of tiny cupcakes with an elegant icing, homemade rolls with fresh butter can make someone's day, or a smoothie that is chock full of her favorite healthy items will hit the spot. An impromptu home-cooked meal will show someone how much you care for her.

For the individual who has everything, a gift card to a favorite, cozy coffee shop is just the ticket. Everyone needs to eat and drink and there is plenty to choose from. She can use it while studying, reading a favorite book or even visiting with you!

Purchase a special frame for a photo of you and your closest companion. Tuck the photo inside along with an endearing note across the bottom. Create a small album of your friends and give them each a copy. Make a collage of pictures of your and your closest companion and give it to her for no reason at all. Visit a photo shop and have a favorite photo of you and your friend put on a mouse pad, calendar or coffee mug. She will see the item every day and think of you.

Creative just because gifts are special in that they are from the heart. The cost, size or where you bought or made it doesn't matter, it is always the thought that counts and your recipients will know it. You must be a friend first to have friends, so surprising those you love with these small expressions of caring and thoughtfulness will make you the best friend ever.




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