Rediscovering the Just Because Gift
Perfect ideas for making someone's day with a just because gift
Christmas and birthday presents are always nice, but there's something special about a just because gift. When you give someone a gift for no particular reason, you brighten up their day because a, it's a surprise, and b, it shows them how much you care and that you were thinking of them. The gift doesn't even have to be anything special: in this case, it really is the thought that counts.
It's all in the presentation
The biggest mistake people make with just because gifts? They treat them like afterthoughts. If you want your gift to make the biggest impact possible, pay attention to presentation. Wrap it as carefully as you would a Christmas present, and think about including a small card, too.
Just because gift ideas
There are lots of just because gift ideas, not all of them pricey. Often the best ideas come when you're walking through the mall and see something your best friend just 'has to have.' But if you're stuck for ideas, here are some to get you started:
-An inexpensive coupon to a local coffee shop. A $5 gift card can really brighten someone's day, and it's not a lot of trouble or expense for you.
-A good book: If you have a friend who loves to read and you find an interesting book, why not grab it for them? A simple 'I thought you might like this' goes a long way toward making a huge impact.
-Best friends jewelry: Remember when you were a kid and you and your best friend wore matching necklaces, one with the word 'best' and one with the word 'friends'? They still exist, and those silly trips down memory lane make excellent just because gifts.
-A mix CD: Throw together a soundtrack of your friendship or relationship with songs that are important to you or your past. Then see if your friend can figure out where they all come from!
These are just a few ideas. Remember, in this case the thought really is what matters -- even a simple card can make a good day bad if you give it unexpectedly and write a kind message inside. You'll never know whose day you'll brighten with your just because gift until you give it a try!