Posts tagged: gifts

Dec 11 2009

3 Ideas for Presenting your Present

presenting-presentEven small, inexpensive gifts can convey your thoughtfulness when wrapped with flair, while handing off an expensive present in a plastic shopping bag might give the wrong message, however much it cost! Packaging has an impact on how your gift is received, so take the time and effort to make it good.
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Jan 02 2009

How to Write a Thank You Note

Goodwill is a big part of the holiday season. One memorable way to show it is to make sure you thank those who have remembered you with a gift or an invitation to a party, dinner or event.

With the right preparation and approach, writing and sending a thank-you card can be done quickly and easily. And the simple gesture is sure to be greatly appreciated by the recipient.

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Nov 15 2008

The Art of Gift Giving, 12 Steps to Finding The Perfect Gift

Plan Ahead

  1. Make a list… and check it twice! Write down the names of friends and family members you definitely want to remember with a Christmas gift (such as parents, grandparents, children, siblings, best friend). Make another list of folks you’d like to acknowledge this holiday season (such as a favorite aunt, cousin, or teacher). Keeping these lists separate will help you in putting together a budget.
  2. Create a budget. Planning ahead and working with a budget helps you avoid overspending. Start by deciding how much you would like to spend on gifts this year, and make a note of this figure.
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Nov 01 2008

Gift Giving | Free Printable Checklists & Planners

Organize your gift giving throughout the year with these planners & checklists:

gift-closet-inventory

Gift Closet Inventory (PDF)

gifts-ordered

Gifts Ordered Checklist (PDF)

gifts-given

Gifts Given Checklist (PDF)

gifts-received

Gifts Received Checklist (PDF)

gift-planner

Gift Planner (PDF)