Picking a gift is challenging for everyone. We expect appreciation as well as the demonstration of what the receiver means for us. Either it’s for a birthday or the new year’s eve, we desire to find a special gift for the occasion and to brace our bonds with our mum, lover, spouse or friend. Well, on the other hand, this is such an adventure if we are not sure about the receiver’s tastes. Some like to have functional gifts, some others like unique ones. So, this is the hardest part when seeking a gift.
This article is written based on the personality of the recipient of your gift. I assume, answering “what to buy” for diverse personalities with varied expectations shall help you.
Let’s get started then!
1. A Night At The Hotel
How about gifting a ‘day off’ to your wife or your kids’ mum, who works hard for the family? Okey, mums usually react in the same way for such gifts; “no need to spend money”… However, gifting a day or two at one of the Tempo Hotels in Istanbul, 4.Levent, Caglayan, Gayrettepe, Ataturk Airport region, Izmir or Bucharest may cost low enough to make them happy.
Selecting a gift for mums is the easiest perhaps, yet a weekend getaway is a priceless alternative for couples, too. If you do not only take it as a gift, it’s also a great option to have a girls night out a night before a wedding.
Whom To Buy: Lover, spouse, mum, or mum&dad, “girls night out” with friends
Alternative Budgets:
Up to 60 USD; A fair cost option if you live in Izmir, Istanbul or Bucharest.
Between 60-140 USD; Having a city tour with 1 or 2 nights at the hotel is a nice choice if you don’t live in above 3 cities.
2. Classical
We ask for an opinion of friends when choosing a gift; “what should I buy for my mum for mother’s day?”, “what should I buy for my girlfriend on her birthday?”. There is always someone to say “get a fragrance, buy an earring or a ring” and we can’t hide the expression on our faces: “How boring”. Well, for whom it’s boring? Not everybody desires to be extraordinary. Some likes it, indeed! Speaking the truth; a fragrance, a jewellery may make a lot of men or women happy, more often than you think. So, let us see, to whom you should buy classical gifts and how much budget you need to have.
Whom To Buy: Lover, spouse, mum or dad.
Alternative Budgets:
Up to 25 USD; skin and body care products
Between 25-60 USD; fragrances.
Between 60-140 USD; fragrances, Swarovski earrings, necklace or ring.
Above 500 USD; Diamond or other precious pendants, earring or a ring.
3. Unique Gifts
Although there are some exceptions, everybody loves gifts specifically made for them. A pen, written her / his name on it, a mug with a photo or so. They have a special meaning for the recipient. Not only there are plenty of options for each budget, they are also for everyone.
Whom To Buy: Lover, spouse, mum or dad, friend, high level professionals and executives.
Alternative Budgets:
Up to 30 USD; photo printed mug, notebook, cushion or tray or a signed book from his / her favourite author.
Between 30-85 USD; handmade backgammon or chess set (You can find plenty of companies on the internet.)
Between 85-300 USD; tailor-made jewelry.
Above 300 USD; A Mont Blanc or Faber Castell stylo with his / her name written on it, is a great gift for high level professionals and executives.
4. Hobby Gifts
The functional gifts for his / her passions are amazing. Such gifts make people happy and remind them of you, every time they use the gift. Needless to say; there are variety of options to choose for each hobby.
Whom To Buy: Lover, spouse, mum or dad, friend, sister or brother.
Alternative Budgets:
Up to 30 USD; a hobby book, travel guide books, painting and brush sets, yoga mat, pilates equipments.
Between 30-85 USD; a ticket for a concert or musical, sport or arts equipments such as; tennis rackets, boxing gloves, musical instrument bags.
Above 85 USD; a musical instrument, gym membership or workshops for sports, cooking, baking, creative writing, painting or so.
5. A Holiday
A bit more expensive yet mind-blowing choice of gifting! Moreover, you shall enjoy the gift together with the beloved one, like you can with the “a night at the hotel” gift.
Whom To Buy: Lover, spouse, mum or mum & dad
Alternative Budgets:
Between 100-200 USD; It is highly possible to have a weekend escape in the country for this budget.Istanbul, Izmir, Agva, Safranbolu, Abant or Mardin, Van, Sanliurfa are a few options. If you are an adventurer, you may travel by famous Orient Express and spend a day in Kars.
Between 200-300 USD; a little longer, 4 to 5 days, holiday in the country with your beloved one is such a great gift.
Between 300-1000 USD; if you can find a flight ticket from budget airways few months in advance, then the entire Europe is yours. Your budget will be perfect for 2 to 3 days in Europe.
Above 1000 USD; a longer holiday in Europe having more than one city, or an exotic holiday in Asia… All you need to know is; which country would your beloved one would like to see.
Written by Isıl Arıkan