Do you have an appetite for giving the best gifts? You are certainly not alone! Gift-giving is one of the most ancient forms of human connection! On a physiological level, it lights up our reward center in our brain leading to the release of dopamine! Emotionally, it can cultivate feelings of affection, vulnerability, excitement, intimacy, creativity and more. Just like our favorite comfort recipes that combine full flavors, measurements from the heart, and careful time and consideration to prepare – the perfect gift is a recipe of feelings that we hold close to the heart. I want to share my favorite gift giving recipe with all of our subscribers;
1 large dose of thoughtfulness; this can be found through paying attention to your loved one’s thoughts, feelings and interests. What’s something they’ve been talking about a lot lately? Have they been looking to relax more and get into self-care? Are they interested in redecorating a space, or looking for a change of scenery? What makes them light up when they talk about it? Take note!
2 helpings of utility; we love a gift that continues to serve us past the initial reveal. Try gifting your friend who loves self-care a bubble bath formula with relaxing lavender fragrance and a complementary candle. They can use your gift that same evening to unwind and it will be something they can look forward to using as often as needed. Or for your niece who loves crafty fashion – she may enjoy a basket with crotchet tools and colorful yarns to keep her busy for hours!
1 teaspoon of an element of surprise. Gather your thoughts and ideas and narrow them down to the ones that are just a little bit unexpected. Maybe you overheard your neighbor losing her favorite earrings, or your child’s favorite teacher recently becoming a mom! Think of how these people will feel when they discover how carefully you were paying attention!
Once you have all of your ingredients, combine them, and take the stress of having to source them off your plate by letting us know what you want to include in your custom gift basket! Or choose from our existing carefully crafted selection.