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People often associate gift giving with time, stress, and money, but this does not necessarily have to be the case. By using a little creativity and considering the needs, desires, and preferences of the recipient, finding the perfect personalised present can be simple.

The first thing to consider are the hobbies, interests, and activities of the person receiving the gift. What their favorite color is, what they like to do in their spare time, and what kinds of activities they participate in can all lead to gift ideas that, otherwise, might not be considered. The old adage “It’s not the gift that counts, it’s the thought” is only partially true. If the recipient likes to knit, but receives a golf club as a gift, although appreciated it will probably never be used which makes it less memorable.

Just by knowing what type of activity the participant likes best can lead to many options. This is because most pastimes require many accessories. Those who actively participate in favorite forms of entertainment regularly probably already have the needed items associated with that activity. However, frequently they fail to purchase the “luxury” items that can make it that much more fun. This can lead to great gift-giving ideas.

Most activities have luxury items and some of the best accessories can even be homemade. For instance, if you knit and are giving a gift to a golfer, knitting club covers with golf balls sewn onto the front that have funny faces can not only liven up a game, they can also become the talk of the course.

Although you may know of the interests of your friends and family, you may not be familiar enough with the activities to know what accessories would be most appropriate. By searching the Internet, everything you’ve ever wanted to know about any pastime can be easily found. In many cases shopping sites specialize in accessories and, once known, many can even be made by hand making the gift all that much more special.

For baby showers any gift can be personalized. Embroidering the baby’s name or initials onto quilts, blankets, shirts, or jackets can add an extra special touch. The same can be said for wedding gifts. Adding the wedding date and names of the young couple often serves as a trophy in the new home as well as serving as a great reminder of how special their big day was.

A personalised present is a great way to ensure recipients know how much you really care about them. By understanding the interests and preferences of those you are giving a gift to it is much easier, and much less stressful, to find the perfect gift. Better yet, for those who have skills in sewing, carpentry, or any other artistic areas, the joy of giving something homemade that didn’t break the bank often makes the effort well worthwhile.

I have some exciting news for you: after reading this article you will know how to select a great present for your boyfriend this Christmas. Interested?

Picture this, it’s the end of August, and some women (young and old) are already thinking about Christmas and all the shopping woes that come with it. You will need to buy presents for your families, your friends, your co-workers (yes, and your boss), and even the hairdresser.

… Oops, what about the boyfriend? Have you decided what you will get him in 2013?

As I’m sure you know, it’s never too early to start shopping… and stressing. Let me provide you with some tips that I think will help. And the best part, these tips come from someone who knows… yes, a guy. Here are my ideas to narrow down your search so you can actually create a list of things you think your boyfriend will want.

Imagine if you even came up with one idea under each of the following:

Hobbies

What have you seen your guy do to relax? What does he talk about (doesn’t include work or even you) that gets him all excited? He’s giving you tips into that male brain of his and very likely giving you hints about those things he likes to do and therefore would like to get.

Guys like to relax and have fun (I know, it’s childish sometimes) but why not help him enjoy his down time? The ideas are many: sports accessories, video games.

Toys

Sometimes jokingly used, it’s still worth noting that anything goofy or unusual is still a safe bet. I’m sure you’ve heard the expression “small things amuse small minds”? Well, it’s true, and sometimes we all need those things just to relax and take our minds off this complex world we live in.

What I really like about the variety of “toys” out there is that these make great stocking stuffers and therefore easy to hide from prying eyes. They’re also great if you’ve only been dating for a short time and are looking for something that says “fun but not overly committed but would like to be”.

Work or School

Depending on what your guy does for work, or even if he’s in school, there are tons of options available to you to find something that makes these more manageable for your boyfriend. Trust me, guys think in terms of efficiencies and if you’ve helped him with this then it will be appreciated (meaning more time for you, too).

Electronics

Here’s an easy one that gives you a gazillion options; from laptops to game players to phones and even… ready, I’m going to use two words in the same sentence about guys… buy your boyfriend accessories!

That’s right, there are so many gadgets and things as well as covers and cables that your choices here are almost endless. This is extremely beneficial to you if you’ve bought him the “big-ticket item” previously and now you want to jazz it up or even make it better.

Sports

I wanted to list this one separately even though it’s touched on above. What else do guys talk about, cheer about, and even place wagers on? Sports, of course! If they have a favorite local team you could look at purchasing a one-game or a seasons-pass for him. Whether you include one for you or one of his buddies is up to you.

If there is not a local team then perhaps you can buy him a pay-per-view event and either you two can snuggle up close to watch it or he could invite his buddies over (I recommend the latter). It should be easy finding out which he prefers, just listen the next time you’re out with him and his friends.

Because you’ve heard this directly from the horse’s mouth, a guy, you know that these suggestions are legitimate. If you’re still not sure, ask other male acquaintances or male family members; they will agree with me.

By following these time-proven suggestions you will narrow down your search for that perfect Christmas present for your boyfriend this year. And what a relief going into the holiday season to be ahead of your girlfriends-with-boyfriends. Happy shopping!