A few years back, I read an article in which a woman was described as an excellent gift-giver—someone who always seemed to find the perfect present for everyone in her life. When asked how she routinely came up with such personal, thoughtful gift ideas, she revealed her secret: she paid attention to people’s complaints. Her husband was always fretting over loose cabinet doors, leaky faucets, and the like, so she got him a great set of hand tools. A friend often bemoaned her lack of skills in the kitchen, so she got her an air fryer.
Sure, a lovely piece of fine jewelry, tickets to a show, or a fine bottle of wine can all make great gifts, but they’re not really "needs," and they’re not something someone can appreciate day after day, either. Now, what’s something your giftee can appreciate day in, day out, until the springtime thaw? Anything that helps them not be freezing, that’s what. Because as the fall days grow shorter and colder and finally chill down into the depths of winter, one of the most common complaints you’ll hear, from friends, family, coworkers, et al, is about being cold.
So let’s remember that thoughtful, attentive gift giver that I mentioned to you earlier and this year, give a few gifts that can bring those warm feelings—and warm bodies, for that matter.
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