Sometimes you forget an important anniversary or birthday or the stress of everyday life didn't allow you to take care of a gift in time. In all these cases it is necessary to resort to a last-minute gift. From vouchers aboutself-madeto flowers and events, there are many options,to make loved ones happy. Digital birthday greetings are also becoming increasingly important. This article introduces various last-minute gifts and explains what to pay attention to when giving them.
A voucher is always possible
Vouchers are among the classic last-minute gifts. This is mainly because they can be designed easily and individually. Anyone who is skilled at crafting canDesign and implement your own voucher. Some craft cardboard, colored pencils, glitter and stickers and your own voucher is ready. If you don't have a talent for crafting, you can send digital vouchers. These can also be individually designed and sent directly to the person to whom the gift is to be given. A big advantage of digital vouchers is that they cannot be lost.
Very different things can be used as vouchers. Some choose a shopping voucher, others an experience voucher. A visit to a chic restaurant is a great gift, as is a travel voucher. If you want, you canindividual gifts such as a back massageor give the gift of a trip together. When it comes to vouchers, you should make sure that they are valid for as long as possible. This means the recipients have the greatest possible flexibility.
Digital greeting cards and congratulations
In times of social networks and messengers, digital surprises are in vogue. So there is the possibilitycreate digital greeting cardsand to send. These often offer the opportunity toPhotos, voice messages and videosto attach. This makes it possible to design each greeting individually and let your creativity run wild. When it comes to digital congratulations, it's important to be as honest and warm as possible. Other than the words and pictures, the other person has no way of knowing the well-wisher's intentions. Facial expressions, gestures and tone of voice that play a role in a conversation are often omitted in such congratulations. The more sincere the congratulations are formulated and the more precisely your own feelings are addressed, the better.
There are many options for designing a digital greeting card. For example, are popularQuotes from famous peoplethat suit the life situation of the recipient. It is also possible to use the status in messenger or social networks for congratulations. Others send sayings that are tailored to the respective occasion. Between friends, little jokes, anecdotes or running gags often serve as a hook to get rid of congratulations. With all of these approaches, it is important to make the congratulations personal and warm and to respond to the recipient.
Bake your own cakes or chocolates
Homemade food tastes good and brings joy. Cupcakes and chocolates in particular are popular as last-minute gifts because they can be prepared in a very short time without much effort. A delicious tiramisu in a glass is also a popular gift. With gifts like thisIt doesn't just come down to taste,but also on the design. Small decorations, cute figures and congratulations written with icing make a lot of impact and give such a gift a special touch.
It is important to adapt the sweets to the taste of the recipient. Some people enjoy chocolate particularly well, while for others a sweet may not be fruity enough. There is icingin all imaginable colors and shapes, so that the color of the pastry can be adapted to the recipient's preferences. Small birthday candles for a cake or a muffin create the right mood and let the gift shine in its own unique way.
Gifts for tech-savvy people
There are gifts that are especially suitable for people who are passionate about technology. Instead of a classic bookFor example, an e-book can be given away. However, if the recipient reads magazines rather than books, a magazine subscription is a good idea. This makes an excellent last-minute gift, as it can be organized on the day of the celebration if necessary. For those who are more enthusiastic about music, a subscription to a streaming service can be taken out. However, such subscriptions are long-term gifts that require a monthly fee.
Apps are now part of our everyday lives. Some make everyday tasks easier, others are ideal for trips and trips, and others are funny and just plain fun.Apps to give awaymakes sense,as they can be perfectly adapted to the preferences of the recipient. Last but not least, online courses make good last-minute gifts. These can easily be completed or given away as a voucher. This gives the recipient the opportunity to learn a new language, try out cooking or try out another new hobby.
Get flowers
Flowers are one of the typical last-minute gifts. On the way to the celebration you can stop at a flower shop and buy a beautiful bouquet. Some people are particularly happy aboutcreatively designed, attractive bouquets of flowers, others have a favorite flower and find, for example, a bouquet of 30 roses particularly appealing. Instead of bouquets, small flower pots can also be given away. For people with a green thumb, demanding plants are no problem. For everyone else, the flowers you choose should be as easy to care for as possible.
Give away events
Events are becoming increasingly popular as gifts. For example, some people dream of driving a Formula 1 car or being able to drive an excavator. Others are interested in romantic candlelit restaurant visits. Sports enthusiasts might enjoy skydiving or canyoning. For puzzle loversa visit to an escape roomthe perfect gift, while others enthusiastically visit a climbing park, an ice skating rink or a black light mini golf course. The nice thing about such experience gifts is that they can be enjoyed with others and will be remembered for a long time.
Conclusion
Last minute gifts are well received by many recipients. This is at least true when they come from the heart andtailored to the individual interests and preferences of the recipientare. Some gifts such as home-baked goods or vouchers can be made yourself and designed creatively. Digital gifts can be purchased online and sent directly to the recipient. Flowers and experience gifts are also extremely popular.
