Comments on: It is Better to Give than to Receive

By: Joy

Joy — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:55:10 +0000

Choosing a gift for a person I already know is pretty easy, since I know the persons likes and dislikes. However if it’s for someone I don’t know it could be difficult sometimes. Usually, I try to get an item that is pretty average for everyone to like. For example candy or a gift card.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:33:18 +0000

Thanks Jenn! That is another great way to pick the perfect gift!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:06:05 +0000

I like to buy things for people that I know they would not go to a store and buy on their own. I have gotten pretty good with my dad, he cries when he opens his gift every birthday or holiday. (He is a big softy behind the muscles) Most either have a sentimental meaning (Note: Dad’s tears) or an inside joke between me and the person receiving the gift (Note: close friends and a few family members) This way I know that it will mean something to them and make them think of me and bring a smile to their faces. (Although, they love me so much that the thought of me makes them smile anyway. lol)

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:39:44 +0000

What a great idea Jessica! I think it is true that sometimes there are items that are begging for us to buy them and we have no idea why. Now am beginning to understand.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:31:31 +0000

We all have had that one thing you see in a store, but keep walking past it and then going back to it. The constant eyeballing of something is usually a good indicator that you SHOULD buy it. Once in hand then you can figure out who is the best match for it.

By: Holly

Holly — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:03:16 +0000

I had never heard of Shuv-unda either! thats funny!

By: Luba

Luba — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:43:08 +0000

When I pick a present I think of items that person doesn’t have but would like. I also think of their favorite items, colors and even places and get a gift that compliments them. Sometimes I get so stuck with finding the “perfect” gift that I just order or even make flower arrangment myself and give that for a birthday. Flowers are everyone’s favorite and appropriate for almost every occasion.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:29:27 +0000

Hahaha Rhonda, I’ve never heard of Shuv-unda but that’s great!

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:38:38 +0000

Thanks Holly! That is a terrific idea and one that I have never thought of. Some of the best gift giving parties I have been to have been the White Elephant parties at Christmas. I have also heard them called a Shuv-unda party…as in the things you receive are things you would like to shove under your bed!

By: Holly

Holly — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:21:58 +0000

Most of the time you “know” the person you are sending a gift to, but in some cases you may not know them as well as you might think. I love to get gag gifts! They are always a joy and MOST of the time they put a smile on the persons face that received the gift.