Nanny to Mommy

Gifting can be an important thing to get right. We might think that deciding to purchase a product or service for someone should not be a solo declaration of our fondness and that’s correct. Gifting without a real sense of emotion behind it, no matter how humble, is often fruitless. That being said, gifting is not something superficial or unnecessary. Think about how you feel when someone takes the time to gift you something you may like. Odds are, you are flattered and quite touched. 

There are many kinds of gifts you may wish to give. Some are practical, some are gifts they may not have had the funding or insight to have purchased themselves, and some can be a great justification for you two to spend more time together. No matter your wholesome intentions, they are likely more than valid.

This last point is something we would like to linger on. Just how can you thoroughly gift an incredible experience to your friend, one you may share together, and laugh about looking back? These are often the moments we cherish most. With the following advice, you’ll understand how and why this can be important:

Often, gifts that last a long time are much better than something that’s a singular use. For example, why purchase a friend one bottle of wine when you could utilize a club gift to help them find the best experience a membership to Naked Winery? This can be especially powerful if you know your friend appreciates and wishes to delve deeper into a hobby. Additionally, this can be a more significant gift than simply a one-and-done scenario. Who knows, you might experience this new tasting together.

A vacation, even if it’s just to a nice cultural town for the weekend, can bring you plenty of excitement and positive experience, even if it’s a humble one. Be sure to focus on something you may not focus on usually, giving you an excuse to explore and find something you may have wanted to all along. Many people forget just how enticing wanderlust can be, but also just how easy it can be satiated. A road trip with a friend is almost always a positive pursuit.

Ensuring that you and a friend have a great shared experience can seem like something out of the ordinary, but it really shouldn’t be. An enticing craft can get you there. Perhaps you want to enter a pottery crafting session together, or try a painting class, or perhaps even try to take up salsa. Sometimes a skill you build not only serves as a means to bond, but can help you both gain something truly productive out of it. That skill will always remind you of a friend, which can be nothing if not positive.

With these tips, you’re certain to gain that incredible experience with your friend.