Shopping for the perfect gift sounds like a thing of the past. Consumers are always more concerned with the latest gadgets and upcoming trends that we forget how important it is to gift someone with the things that matter most. For some of us, it is less about spending cash on those we love, and more about spending time with them. And yes, there are items out there that can help strengthen your bond for less than $20. This segment of MTME Reports highlights gift-giving tips for special occasions.

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2. Shopping for the perfect gift
sounds like a thing of the past.
Consumers are always more
concerned with the latest gadgets
and upcoming trends that we
forget how important it is to gift
someone with the things that
matter most.
For some of us, it is less about
spending cash on those we love,
and more about spending time
with them. And yes, there are
items out there that can help
strengthen your bond for less
than $20.
Whether you decide to drive to a
local store or simply make your
way to the computer, there are a
variety of options to shop for your
desired items.
You could head over to a
department store, fill up your
online cart, try your luck at a
discount store, or even help a
mom and pop shop. But there are
some things you will need to
keep in mind.
Before You Shop
Prior to searching any of
these options, it is
important to start with a
list of items that may be of
interest to your loved
ones.
Thefivefollowingquestions
havehelpedmeinthepastwith
narrowingdownmylistof
giftsforfamilyandfriends:
1.Whatdotheyneed?
2.Whatdotheywant?
3.Wherewouldtheyliketogo?
4.Dotheyhaveanyfavorite
things?
5.Whatdotheyliketodo?

3. Once you have answered
the different questions
about the person, you
should focus on how
much you are willing to
spend.
My rule of thumb is to
spend no more than $50.
It may not sound like
much, but if you do some
research on different
products and options
available, you will see
how much you can get
with a set budget.
Understanding a person’s
needs and wants is
crucial to finding the
perfect gift. Whether you
are searching for a small
gift for someone or one
their entire family will love,
having a budget in mind
can help narrow down
your search.
I am a firm believer in gifts
that brings that family
together, such as a board
game or an outdoor
activity, but I think some
gifts should be personal.
Opting for a more
personal gift might bring
up a number of questions.
Be sure to contact close
family and friends who
may be able to fill in the
blanks.
Going Personal
QuickTip:
Creatinggiftbasketsaremygo-topresents.Ifyoucannotseemtofigureoutwhatwouldbethebestgiftfor
someone,youcanalwaysgowithagiftbasket.Useamultipurposecontainerasathebasket,andcarefullyplace
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