How do you give a nice gift that the recipient will be truly happy with?
The importance of giving fun, useful and above all useful gifts or in other words: A gift that will be used is becoming increasingly important. There are many websites that focus on such gifts, yet many gadgets end up in the closet after 1 or 2 uses. A tie with a beer opener, a mug that stirs itself, or a letterbox? All products that seem fun, but the fun is soon gone, if they are not already broken ... Not very sustainable of course.
Giving a gift card may be convenient, but it is secretly a bit boring. A real gift becomes good because the giver has had to put effort into it and thought has been put into what best suits the lucky person. Whether that is for a birthday, Father's Day or Christmas.
Need gift inspiration?
But of course, this doesn't make it any easier to score a gift. Especially for someone who already has everything. With Father's Day just around the corner, it is time for inspiration again. Because by giving better gifts everyone becomes better, both man and nature. Maybe you are looking for inspiration for your wish list. Then look no further because we put 5 fun and useful tips for a useful gift together.
5 tips for a useful gift
1. Plantastic
To say that plants are in is quite an understatement. Urban jungles are popping up in more and more places. And rightly so, as research shows that having plants in your room creates a more positive mood, better air quality and healthier humidity. As a result, giving a houseplant has become an ideal gift. Even for someone without green fingers.
Before you dive into the local plant store, it is important to think carefully about who is going to have the plant. Man or woman, does that person have experience with plants and what is the environment where the plant will be placed. Is there room for a large plant or just a small one, is there little light during the day or does the house face south and is it therefore sunlit?
Once you know this you can search more specifically, the staff from the local plant store can always help you further. Our personal favorites are: the Sanseveria (Snake plant), Monstera and the coffee plant. Buy a nice decorative pot and you're all set.
2. Sustainable father's day gift from ZustainaBox
June 21 is the day again when we take a moment to remember all the cool things our dads and grandpas have done throughout our lives. From changing diapers, to learning to ride a bike, to picking them up at every party. It's okay to clap for that and a thank you is definitely in order. But what do you give your father?
Together with ZustainaBox, we worked on a package full of useful and convenient gifts for the father who is getting ready to enter the office jungle again. This sustainable Father's Day gift is filled to the brim with eco products that will help you enter the one-half mile society.
Our Retulp bottle is ideal for hardworking dads to make a day at home or at the office a celebration. In addition, you will find tasty snacks that will ensure he can continue full of good energy. So do you want a durable men's gift set delivered to your home? Look no further.
3. Gives products that will be used up or used
How many gifts have you received that looked luxurious, but ended up in the closet collecting dust? And how many times have you bought a gift that the recipient actually didn't need? A huge waste of money, but also of resources that have gone into this product.
By buying products that will run out and be used, you avoid this problem. This was one of the principles we used in putting together the Father's Day gift above, but you can use this for your gifts as well.
Target products that the recipient would not readily buy for themselves, due to exclusivity for example. Products you enjoy such as personal care products, delicious local produce or artisan chocolate.
4. Provide an investment
How many gifts have you received that looked luxurious, but ended up in the closet collecting dust? And how many times have you bought a gift that the recipient actually didn't need? A huge waste of money, but also of resources that have gone into this product.
By buying products that will run out and be used, you avoid this problem. This was one of the principles we used in putting together the Father's Day gift above, but you can use this for your gifts as well.
Target products that the recipient would not readily buy for themselves, due to exclusivity for example. Products you enjoy such as personal care products, delicious local produce or artisan chocolate.
5. Give experiences
How many gifts have you received that looked luxurious, but ended up in the closet collecting dust? And how many times have you bought a gift that the recipient actually didn't need? A huge waste of money, but also of resources that have gone into this product.
By buying products that will run out and be used, you avoid this problem. This was one of the principles we used in putting together the Father's Day gift above, but you can use this for your gifts as well.
Target products that the recipient would not readily buy for themselves, due to exclusivity for example. Products you enjoy such as personal care products, delicious local produce or artisan chocolate.
