Starting July 1, it’s birthday month in our household. We celebrate lots (and lots) of our family members this time of year. As time has passed, gift-giving for this annual occasion has become trickier. There seem to be so many choices when picking out a present for a child; gifts for adults can be a harder task.
For me, the pairing of a gift and a certain occasion do not always coincide. I find when a specific celebratory date is looming, it’s hard for me to think of just the right gift for the honoree. I often will find ‘something for a special someone’ at a random time. That’s the good news. I’m not so good at holding on to the present for a specific date; if I buy it, I excitedly want to share it with the recipient right away. And that’s what I tend to do.
I gifted myself another clay-class experience recently. In this workshop, we used a material called PMC (precious metal clay) to create silver (yes real silver) jewelry. Boy was it fun! Sometimes the best gifts are the ones we give ourselves!
On the receiving end of gifts, I can’t think of one more ‘thing’ I need or even want at this point in my life. I’m so fortunate to be in this position. What I have begun to ask for is shared experiences with the people I love. The gift of time together is priceless and creates meaningful memories that last.
If your name wasn't drawn as the winner of this berry bowl set (as a member of the ClayByLaura Club), don't fret. I've still got a gift for you! Click on the photo above to see all the other color choices I have available in my inventory and receive a 25% discount all this week at checkout by entering the code GIFT!
So how do you handle gift-giving in your life? Do you feel the pressure to pick out just the right gift for someone? Maybe we can come up with a unique custom order together that will provide lasting memories for your recipient. Click the above photo so we can get started!