Gifts to Impress: Great Last-Minute Ideas That Defy Tired Clichés

Gifts to Impress: Great Last-Minute Ideas That Defy Tired Clichés | City of Creative Dreams

So you’ve forgotten that today’s THE day. The date that only yesterday seemed so far away has caught you empty-handed. Now what? Put the best *insert title* ever mug down and put your hands where I can see them. If there’s anything worse than showing up without a gift, it’s showing up with a bad gift. While you often hear things like “best gifts to blow his mind” and ”amazing gifts that’ll melt her heart”, you rarely hear about the “worst gifts that’ll make them cringe”. So what are the worst gifts?

Basically, anything that screams “I don’t know anything about you” or “I forgot our anniversary again”. If you ever received a random picture frame, drugstore perfume, cliche mug or t-shirt, you know what I’m talking about.

Yes, it’s the thought that counts, but how can it count if your gift shows that you haven’t put thought into it? If you’re thinking it’s easy for you to be a smart alec from afar while I’m stuck looking for gifts in the eleventh hour, calm down, help is on the way, dear! Here’s what to do when you forget to buy a present.

Drop the Awkward Excuse

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If you’re anything like me, you love buying gifts more than receiving them and forgetting a big occasion is one of your worst nightmares. Ugh, that bitter feeling you get when you show up with an awkward excuse or even worse a white lie. “No, of course, I didn’t forget our anniversary, your card is um… stuck in the post” I mean she knows it, he knows it, they know it, you know it that you’ll run afterwards to send that darn card.


Don’t worry we’ve all been there, but let’s leave those gift pitfalls in the past. I present to you the heaven-sent, the same day hamper delivery Melbourne. Not only you won’t have to lie anymore, but you also won’t need to go on a shopping frenzy under the wire. These companies offer you to pick, customize and send your gift with just a few clicks. And let me tell you, these hampers look everything but last-minute.

Think Outside the Box

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One of the best things about gift baskets is that they incorporate the most popular gifts of all time, chocolates, cards and flowers, but with a creative twist. Who says that same day hampers have to be just plain boxes of food? Nah! That’s too boring. The same day delivery hamper Melbourne services nowadays offer dressed to impress presents that’ll leave you stuck for words.

From artfully crafted edible bouquets made with chocolates, fruits or doughnuts to wholesome keepsake buckets with pun-tastic ribbons all the way to the good old woven baskets you know and love, your options are plentiful and drop-dead gorgeous. As far as the contents inside, they’ll leave your hands untied to get creative beyond limits.

For instance, if you’re buying a gift for the Homer in your life, you can opt for a gourmet doughnut and beer box.. Trust me, this will make your Homie go from “doh” to “yay” the moment he sees it. To make things even more awesome you can throw in some extra goodies inside such as a nifty bottle opener or a witty koozie to keep his hoppy juice cold and crisp.

Speaking of beer, how awesome it would be to show your dad some love with a craft beer galore? Choose new exciting aromas and flavours for him to try and throw some snacks in there for a complete experience. He’ll surely be cracking jokes after this one.

As for that special lady in your life, be it your mum, sister, friend or girlfriend, you can’t go wrong with a gorgeously arranged bouquet made of fine Belgian chocolates. If anything’s certain is that, gals love flowers and chocolates, even when they say they don’t. Mind you, if your giftee doesn’t eat chocolate because of her lifestyle or diet, you can opt for a sugar-free, gluten-free or vegan bouquet.

Make It Personal

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Just a single note on the side can make a gift go from “meh” to “awww”, so make sure to go that extra mile to make your gift personal. You can include a thoughtful message on the ribbon, craft a card yourself or make the whole present about them.

For instance, if you’re buying a gift for your significant other who loves spending time in the great outdoors, you should check out the picnic-ready same-day delivery gift baskets. These come packed with everything you need for a romantic date under the bright blue skies.

Or if your special someone is a gin aficionado, the gin-tasting same-day delivery hampers are sure to raise his or her spirits. Tell your giftee that you’re grabbing coffee and hit them with a surprise gin-tasting party. Beware though, this might bring you the “best gift ever” award, but you may not remember it tomorrow.

Oh, let’s not forget the Netflix and Chill couch potato. Make your tater happy by sending an epic snack box filled with sweet and savoury treats. If they don’t eat until they find something to watch, once they receive this box, they’ll gladly stream The Office for the 100th time so they can dig in ASAP.

Conclusion

And that concludes it, you’re now all set to win at gift-giving even in those last-minute situations. Of course, you don’t have to wait for such a scenario or a special occasion to happen to surprise your loved ones. You can have gifts delivered today, tomorrow, basically any day of the week. In fact, why not send one now and make someone’s day?

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