Creative Just Because Gifts For Your Favorite Friends

By Krystal Branch


Creative just because gifts are a wonderful manner of showing friends and family how much we care about them. These impromptu presents will go far in making someone's day. They don't have to be huge or expensive - often it is the simplest, most heartfelt tokens and trinkets that will mean the most to them.

You know what your friends' likes and dislikes are. Their personalities will also give clues as to what they would enjoy the most. Count out your coins from your piggy bank and figure out what is available to spend on your most precious people. Think about what small gesture would would make them the happiest and go from there.

Flowers are always wonderful to receive but forget the traditional and commonplace rose or carnation. Choose a bloom that is the flower of the month she was born, an delicate iris at the beginning of spring, a small pot of mums during fall, or a tiny poinsettia for the holidays. Tuck a bright bloom under her windshield wipers to surprise her in the morning or lay a small bouquet on her pillow before she goes to bed.

Candy is always the way to anyone's heart. A few truffles, nestled in a tiny box, can lift anyone's day. A favorite candy bar pulled out at the opportune time will bring a smile to someone's face. Seasonal candies such as chocolate covered cherries during Christmas, heart candies at Valentine's, and Peeps chickens or bunnies at Easter make wonderful and unexpected but completely welcome holiday wishes.

Food is always a favorite, especially if it is unique or homemade. Make a batch of tiny cupcakes with an elegant icing, homemade rolls with fresh butter can make someone's day, or a smoothie that is chock full of her favorite healthy items will hit the spot. An impromptu home-cooked meal will show someone how much you care for her.

Coffee shops are great gathering spots and buying a friend a gift card to one of these social areas will be very appreciated. They can be used for hot beverages, cold beverage or snacks. Be sure she invites you to come along when she is ready to use it!

Select a picture of yourself and your friend and put it in a special frame. Go through all of your old photos and choose several for an album that she will always cherish. Make a collage out of some of them too. Another favorite photo could be placed on a coffee mug or tee shirt at your local photo shop or drugstore.

Creative just because gifts are special in that they are from the heart. The cost, size or where you bought or made it doesn't matter, it is always the thought that counts and your recipients will know it. You must be a friend first to have friends, so surprising those you love with these small expressions of caring and thoughtfulness will make you the best friend ever.




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