Throughout the year, there are many different special occasions to celebrate, from birthdays and anniversaries through to Christmas and Easter and it can be hard to know what to buy those closest to you year in, year out. When you have known someone for many years, it can be tricky to come up with new ideas about what to buy and it is important to avoid repeating gifts – a common mistake made by many.
A great way to give someone a nice gift to mark a special occasion is to make it personal. This guide will help you to come up with something new, as well as a present that will be greatly received.
So, let’s take a look at the top 10 personalized gifts that are both weird and wonderful:
What: Neon lights that feature something the recipient loves, such as the Batman or Superman logo.
How Much: Around C$50
How Easy: These are easy to organised and can be purchased online through a company that specialisms in unique gifts.
For Who: This gift is great for anyone who a goofy side who has a passion for everything geeky and fun at Christmas or for a birthday.
What: Personalized pillowcases with names embroidered or printed on.
How Much: Around C$40
How Easy: If you can sew, then you can even make this gift yourself. However, for those who can’t even thread a needle, it is easy to order personalised pillow cases through a specialist company or give the design to a friend to do for you.
For Who: These are perfect for a wedding or anniversary gift as well as for children.
What: Personalized ‘bobbleheads’ that look like the recipient.
How Much: Around C$45
How Easy: This isn’t something that you can easily make, so you will need to go to a local carving or print shop with your design. Alternatively, you can often order this unique gift online.
For Who: Perfect for kids and adults with a sense of humor.
What: Funny socks that have a picture or a message that is personal to the recipient.
How Much: Around C$12
How Easy: This is an easy gift to give someone and funny socks can be found online and in shops.
For Who: Great for a stocking filler for anyone from a partner, parent or a child.
What: Personalized beer glasses and mugs featuring a message or the person’s name.
How Much: Around C$30
How Easy: This is a simple gift to get, as personalized glasses and mugs are available online or you can buy your own glass or mug and take it to a local printers or engravers.
For Who: This gift is great for anyone who loves to drink beer or hot drinks a lot.
What: Personalized photobook from a company like Photobox that features photos of your choice in a book form rather than a typical album.
How Much: Around C$90
How Easy: This gift will take a bit of preparation as you’ll need to choose which photos you want to go in the book, but it is easy to order through a professional printing company.
For Who: This can be given as a romantic gift for a partner or a sentimental present for someone special like a parent.
What: Personalized alcohol bottles – such as beer – that has a message for the recipient on the label.
How Much: Around C$40
How Easy: You will need to decide what you want to get printed onto the stickers but this gift is quick and easy to order online.
For Who: This is a gift strictly for adults and makes for a fun present for a partner or friend.
What: Engraved cheese and cutting boards which feature the person’s name or a message.
How Much: Around C$70
How Easy: You can order this gift online and in some shops. All you need to do is decide what message you want to engrave onto the board.
For Who: This makes for the ideal wedding or anniversary gift, as it can have a message directed at two people.
What: Name a star after someone special.
How Much: Around C$30
How Easy: This gift is easy to organize through an online gift company.
For Who: Perfect for adults as a romantic or nice gesture.
What: Newspaper print out of the front page of a paper on the same day as the person’s birthday.
How Much: Around C$40
How Easy: This is a fun yet meaningful gift that is easy to order on the internet. All you have to do is get a nice frame for it.
For Who: This is the perfect present for any adult.
Finding a wonderful gift for someone special in your life to show them how much you care doesn’t have to be a chore and it’s easier than you think – especially if you can personalize the gift to make it even more meaningful and unique.
