Give More Meaningful, Customized Gifts This Christmas

 

This Christmas, don’t settle for generic gifts that can be bought at the mall or some chain store. Millions of others will have one just like it or are getting it for Christmas. This is why it’s not uncommon to get the exact same thing from different people. It makes the gift feel less special, less thoughtful.

More and more people are making the effort to give gifts that are more personal. Gifts are much more cherished when they are something that calls to mind your unique relationship with that person. That being said, it takes more time and effort to give a gift that will truly be appreciated. Here are some things to keep in mind to help you on your way.

Practicality

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Many people appreciate getting gifts that they can actually use rather than something with no purpose that may only clutter up their home. For example, classic coffee mugs, travel mugs, beer mugs, flasks, beer can/bottle coolers, etc. are always useful around the house. Customized cases for cellphones, tablets, and other devices are big nowadays. Having one customized for someone lets the person have something truly one-of-a-kind. Office accessories, such as business card/pen holders, sticky note holders, name plates, or USB flash drives always come in handy for working folk. Customized socks, microfiber shirts, or hoodies put a personal touch on timeless classics we receive every year. Since clothes are prone to wear and tear, we could always use new ones!

On the other hand, there are also many instances where gifts don’t really need to serve a practical purpose. They can be something to commemorate something or something just for fun. Aluminum, glass, wood, or hardboard photo panels are great for enlarged, sleek displays of your recipient’s favorite photos, their grandchildren, or themselves at their favorite beach, for example, or turn them into fun signs to decorate his lounge, bar area, or place of business. Acrylic awards can be customized to give recognition to a recipient’s recent achievement, or as jokes such as a “Human Vulture Award – For Eating Anything Found Lying Around”.

 

 

Personalization

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Of course, even customized gifts can seem generic if you don’t consider the recipient’s interests and personalities. It is important to take the time to think about the person for your gift to be really appreciated. Take your time, as there are literally hundreds of options possible.

Think about what they like to do most often in their spare time, and get something related and/or useful for those interests. Do you have a group of buddies that you hang out with on a regular basis to watch the game over a few cold beers? Get everyone a jersey beer bottle cooler designed with each person’s favorite colors and number. Have someone who can’t stand to be away from their pets? Personalized pet accessories or key chains,  mugs, plaques, etc. with their pets’ pictures and names might be nice. Got that friend who loves his car like a son? Get him a personalized license plate or classy key chain that he can be just as proud to display. For the techy guy? How bout an iPad swivel case that looks like a chipboard? For the guy who always hosts the weekly poker night, customized poker chips are also available, as are awards for, say, your fantasy football league. The possible combinations are nearly endless, and coming up with something special can be a daunting task. What remains important is to really take to heart the unique personality of the recipient, those traits that you probably like most about them in the first place. Then, it becomes easier to come up with something he or she is sure to love.

 

 

We can start by working out what design you think the person would like, and then choose from the hundreds of items you can put that design on. Clueless about giving customized gifts? Great Lakes Trophies & Engraving has over 20 years of expertise in the field. Working with us will ensurr you get top notch quality. Call us today at 734-266-1815 and then stop by our store to get a hands on look at our personalized Christmas gift selection.

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