New Year's holidays - the time of active visits to guests, and hence the giving of gifts. Very often the couple is in the role of home owners. Most people believe that in this case it is more appropriate to make a joint gift. The gift should be pleasant and useful, taking into account the age of the recipients, as well as how many years they have been together.
Gift ideas from friends
Couple from friends for the New Year nevertheless it is better to present a joint gift so that no one will be offended. Since the tastes of the hosts are usually well known to guests, you can purchase tickets to a concert, to the cinema, to the theater or to a sporting event. It is likely that they themselves would not have gathered to go to a football or tour of their favorite group, and so - they will surely get pleasant emotions. An excellent gift can be an exciting board game that you can immediately try out during the holiday.
You can choose either classics like “Monopoly” or “Mafia”, or modern and dynamic “Munchkin” and “Ekivoki”.
Close friends can order paired aprons with a funny pattern or an inscription that has some special meaning for a husband and wife. Alternatively, it can be cute nicknames that often married couples. It is always a pleasure to get some presents with a story from relatives, for example, a calendar or a set of cups with photos of lovers. In principle, the installation of a film showing the family’s history will be a good solution, especially if the owners have recently got married.
Outfitters for trekking, such as electric grill, barbecue kit, BBQ, cooler bag or picnic basket, are suitable for travelers and extremals. Perfect and sports equipment. It can be badminton rackets, scooter, frisbee or even a soccer ball - it all depends on the interests of the owners. A polaroid camera or a printer for immediate photo printing, which would be a good addition to a mentally decorated photo album, will become a pleasant and practical present.
This gift will please the whole family, because the happy moments of life will be immediately transferred to photo paper and saved in albums.
If the family has a cottage, then such gifts as a cute hammock, a decorative element for landscape design, a record player, a rocking chair or a set of dishes for outdoor dining will do. People aged, surrounded by a large number of children and grandchildren, will like even such a thing as a samovar.
Worth mentioning that couples with children are better to pick up a common gift for parents and a common gift for children, so it will be more correct. For adults, you can choose one of the above, and give the young owners a set for creativity, scientific experiments, or a coloring book with stickers and fascinating tasks. Abroad, family members are often presented with similar wardrobe items, such as sweaters, socks, slippers, or T-shirts. Such universal kits are ideal for photo shoots or participation in festive events.
What can you give from a brother and sister?
From relatives, the couple will be pleased to get something into the house, especially if the marriage is young, and the husband and wife just did not have time to get everything they need. Such a gift will be useful for two, since both husband and wife will be able to find a use for it.
Previously, it is recommended to ask the owners of the holiday what they need on the farm or even ask for a list. Otherwise, it is quite probable that a mistake was made and the acquisition of a duplicate or that thing that will not be used in the future.
A beautiful composition of several photo frames is considered to be a beautiful and pleasant present. If a couple has photos in open access on social networks, then it is necessary to print the cards and immediately fill in the decorative element with them.
It is great to receive a handmade wooden tidy tray with elegant handles or comfortable legs. Husband and wife will be able to use it for romantic breakfasts in bed, and for lazy dinners at the TV. A magnetic or corkboard for notes, notes and reminders will be useful. In principle, the plaid will also please, especially if its large size allows you to immediately wrap up two, and it fits the existing interior.
Recently, many families began to use a large number of candles in the interior, so this gift can please. Ideally, candles should be themed and smell of something New Year's: tangerines, cinnamon or Christmas tree.
A set of plates or glasses will be appropriate only if the couple does not already have stocks of dishes after the wedding and other celebrations. The same applies to the tea service, and bed linen, and a set of cutlery. But it will come in handy high-quality kitchen towels, which quickly fail, and therefore require regular replacement. It is better to choose those stylistic decisions that fit the existing interior.
It is recommended to donate kitchen appliances only when the donors are sure that the owners really need it.
Too expensive gifts are not always possible for the New Year, but a slow cooker, a modern kettle, a toaster or a waffle iron will turn out to be quite budget, but always pleasing to the owners. This also includes a fondue box, juicer, blender, coffee maker, or even an egg cooker. Do not forget about the certificates to the plumbing, building materials or home goods stores - there the owners of the holiday will definitely choose the perfect gift.
Original options
If the host family likes everything original, then the New Year's surprise should be just as unusual. In ordinary stores to find interesting souvenirs is quite difficult, but there is a rich selection on the Internet. Spouses, most likely, will like creative watches with a “falling” or “sliding” dial and luminous hands, or a memorable decorative element on the wall.
If money allows, then a mini-bar decorated in the form of some old object, for example, a globe or a pirate chest, will be a wonderful surprise.
A large sofa organizer will allow you to keep in order all the consoles, newspapers and charging, and a set of unusual pillows will add to the space not only convenience, but also a festive mood. Exotic figurines, feng shui elements, soft rugs in various forms or “smart” kitchen appliances will also make the originals smile happily.
The ant farm can become the most memorable gift, from which not only adults but also children come to delight. These insects do not impose any excessive requirements for care, but they allow you to spend long hours of leisure. Need to say that An original gift usually requires an original presentation. For example, his presentation can be accompanied by a quest with riddles, creative performance or independently written poem.
Quite simply, but always appropriate to purchase a certificate for the event, which, in turn, will already display all the originality and donors, and recipients.A young couple should go rock climbing or fly in an aerotube, have fun in an amusement park or relax at the spa, ride horses or learn the art of the tea ceremony. Finally, you can even present the opportunity to jump with a parachute.
We should not forget about master classes: from cooking unusual dishes to clay modeling, from joint attendance of a vocal lesson to weaving macrame.
Of course, any couple will be pleased with a romantic trip to a restaurant organized by friends or relatives. The correct solution would be to purchase a certificate for a photo session for the owners of the house. Such a gift will not only be a fascinating event, but will also allow you to preserve in the photographs significant moments in family life.
Symbolic signs of attention
Any married couple, both elderly and newlyweds, will enjoy getting a sweet themed set as a gift, for example, cupcakes with snowflakes or gingerbread in the form of Christmas trees. If the gift is to be made for unfamiliar hosts, then you can purchase a beautifully decorated neutral set with champagne, fruit and some sweets. It's nice to get a New Year's tea composition of several varieties with flavored sugar as a nice bonus. Inexpensive, but creatively looks like a tea pair filled with candy.
In the case when the hosts and guests are close, and the latter are well aware of the taste preferences of the first, you can show creativity and give something more personal.
Exotic fruits, high-quality ground coffee, cheese platter, honey with berries and flower petals or foreign sweets - all these products can be the basis for a New Year's offering.
Versatile are things with the symbolism of the coming year, but their choice should be approached carefully. Most often, numerous statues, mugs and magnets are more annoying than encouraging, so such common products should be avoided and something more original should be chosen. As an option, pair of socks with funny images of the symbol of the coming months, handmade soap or themed goodies are suitable for lovers.
The owners will be pleased to receive and pleasant things. Alternatively, it can be Christmas decorations - glass balls or wooden symbols of the year, paired key chains with engraved or creative souvenirs: sweaters for mugs, unusual tea strainers for tea leaves, stands for glasses. If the extra cash is missing, you have to show imagination. An amateur gardener can grow an unpretentious houseplant and supplement it with his own hand-made pots.
Of course, it is easiest for a skilled cook to act: a birthday cake, handmade chocolate in personalized packaging, biscuits with different tastes or even homemade pizza - the choice of possible gifts is huge.
An artist should think about a portrait of a married couple or personalized postcards depicting moments from the life of the spouses. Florist is able to create an elegant festive wreath, Christmas-tree toy or a New Year's composition on the table. Many men work fine with wood, so they can build a stylish storage box, an unusual coat hanger, a board for cutting food, or even a coffee table.
See the idea of a creative and budget New Year's gift to the couple in the video below.
