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With spring just around the corner, it’s never too early to start planning for mothers day and fathers day gifts, or for any other upcoming events where you’d like to get them something special, such as birthdays, holidays or anniversaries.
Parents can be tricky to buy for (especially those who have everything, or claim they want nothing), but with a little planning and ingenuity you can find them a gift they’ll treasure. The trick is to keep an ear out for anything they might seem interested in and bookmark it for later, and you can do the same with this gift-guide for parents.
Home Sweet Home
Useful gifts don’t have to be boring, and personalised items are a way to add a special touch to otherwise everyday things you would use around the home. The Catstudio gifts for parents range is especially charming, including tumblers, trays and dish towels themed after a US state. For house-proud parents, the collection also includes fine art prints and pillows, and if they happen to have been college sweethearts, why not browse their collection of university-themed products, each with its own colorful, quirky illustrated representation of their alma mater.
Picture This
We tend to take so many photos and videos on our phones these days, that sometimes it’s easy to lose track of the moments that matter. If you have a collection of family photographs that need to be sorted, one great idea is to make these into a family album (leaving extra space in the back for any new additions).
Digital cameras are always popular, or for a nostalgic touch, you can find instant cameras for new or secondhand. Alternatively, if they have old home movies or camera films they’ve been meaning to get processed, why not do it for them and hold a family movie night together?
Fun and Games
You’re never too old to have fun, so if your parents have a special pastime they enjoy, why not get them something related to it? Parents that enjoy spending time in the garden might enjoy a birdfeeder, or a set of new gardening tools.
When buying hobby-related gifts, try to make sure it’s either something they’ve expressed a genuine interest in. Few things are worse than a neglected pair of rollerskates collecting dust under the stairs, but a movie theater subscription for Mom could be just the ticket.
R&R
Pamper your parents with a few little luxuries they’ll enjoy, Foodie favorites might include wine, chocolates or a hamper of delicious treats. Another great idea is to make the gift itself an experience by taking them out to dinner at a favorite restaurant, or even somewhere you haven’t tried yet.
For a truly relaxing experience, a voucher for a day at a luxury spa offers the perfect way to unwind, or you could make up your own selection of fancy bath products to use at home, complete with a fluffy bathrobe, matching slippers and candles for that soothing ambiance.
When it comes to finding the perfect gift, sometimes there can be pressure to get the latest, largest or most expensive thing, or worse – leave it so late that you end up getting something in a last-minute rush. Instead, be intentional, take notes, and you’re sure to find something that’s a surefire winner.
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Hi there! I am Emily Evert, the owner of Emily Reviews. I am 28 and live in a small town in Michigan with my boyfriend Ryan and our two pugs. I have a large family and I adore my nieces and nephews. I love reading memoirs, and learning about child development and psychology. I love watching The Game of Thrones, Teen Mom, Sister Wives and Veep. I like listening to Jason Isbell, John Prine, and other alt-country or Americana music. I created Emily Reviews as a creative outlet to share my life and the products that I love with others.
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