Christmas is always one happy holiday. I love that people are brighter, smilling more and laughing more.
When I was in Highschool and College I used to give gifts that i thought were cute and nice. I usually just bought something from Blue Magic or Papemelrotti. Something that I thought was an adorable knicknack. A cute pen, notebooks, nametags, some paper weight, bookmarks, bagtags, display stuff. Afterall these are just the things I can afford.
Fast forward 2014, i have now worked more or less a decade. My taste is gifts is I hope somewhat improved. Instead of giving something cute, give something useful (and who says it can't be both? ^_^)
I hope you guys also realize that the person receiving the gift might find it burdensome to store your gift if its something that he or she won't ever be using. Sure, it's the thought that counts but woudn't you rather give something that you know they will use rather than it being dust bunnies in their closet?
Here are my tips on how to have a more meaningful gift giving experience without breaking the bank.
1. Observe
It would be better if you know your officemate to a certain degree. What does she do with her time? Does she have problems with organization? What are her hobbies? Does she volunteer somewhere? Whenever you talk with her what does she talk about?
2. Record
From your observations create a list of possible gifts that she might find useful.
As an example, an officemate of mine usually borrows my dental floss. So that's among the things i'm going to give her. She also loves her munchies, so I also thought about giving her some clips to tie down the munchies she hasn't finished.
3. When to buy?
The best time to start looking for gifts would be at the end of the last Christmas. You have more time to prepare and more time to score some really nice deals.
4. Where to buy?
When you think about it, there's always a sale or markdown of prices going on almost monthly at the malls. Beyond the mall, there are bazaars, olx, ebay and warehouse sales. I also try to put on a cap for each person on my list. Usually, its 100 pesos.
That's it. Happy holidays and may your Christmas be wonderful.
When I was in Highschool and College I used to give gifts that i thought were cute and nice. I usually just bought something from Blue Magic or Papemelrotti. Something that I thought was an adorable knicknack. A cute pen, notebooks, nametags, some paper weight, bookmarks, bagtags, display stuff. Afterall these are just the things I can afford.
Fast forward 2014, i have now worked more or less a decade. My taste is gifts is I hope somewhat improved. Instead of giving something cute, give something useful (and who says it can't be both? ^_^)
I hope you guys also realize that the person receiving the gift might find it burdensome to store your gift if its something that he or she won't ever be using. Sure, it's the thought that counts but woudn't you rather give something that you know they will use rather than it being dust bunnies in their closet?
Here are my tips on how to have a more meaningful gift giving experience without breaking the bank.
1. Observe
It would be better if you know your officemate to a certain degree. What does she do with her time? Does she have problems with organization? What are her hobbies? Does she volunteer somewhere? Whenever you talk with her what does she talk about?
2. Record
From your observations create a list of possible gifts that she might find useful.
As an example, an officemate of mine usually borrows my dental floss. So that's among the things i'm going to give her. She also loves her munchies, so I also thought about giving her some clips to tie down the munchies she hasn't finished.
3. When to buy?
The best time to start looking for gifts would be at the end of the last Christmas. You have more time to prepare and more time to score some really nice deals.
4. Where to buy?
When you think about it, there's always a sale or markdown of prices going on almost monthly at the malls. Beyond the mall, there are bazaars, olx, ebay and warehouse sales. I also try to put on a cap for each person on my list. Usually, its 100 pesos.
That's it. Happy holidays and may your Christmas be wonderful.
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