Just because you are in a long-distance relationship does not mean you are off the hook for giving gifts. In fact, the opposite is true. Sending gifts to your significant other can help you feel more connected. The tangible item is something physical that the other person can touch and hold while thinking of you. This helps to bring the two of you closer together emotionally when you can’t be there physically. Keep these long-distance gift-giving etiquette tips in mind for your relationship.  Recognize milestones  Long-distance relationships are hard work. They require more effort be ..read more

Receiving a gift can fill you with a rush of emotions, from excitement and anticipation to appreciation. Most of the time, the gift is something you’ve wanted and are thrilled to get. However, it might also put you in an awkward situation if your friend gives you a gift you don’t want or even like. Now, you’re faced with how to navigate returning a gift without hurting your friend’s feelings. What if they ask about the gift at a later time? Start by thanking them Before you say anything, genuinely thank them for their gift. Recognize their thought and the effort they put into it. You want them ..read more

If you work in an office long enough, you will eventually face this awkward situation. Your co-worker wants to get your boss a gift and wants you to contribute money to buy it. Now you’re put on the spot to provide an answer. The best approach is to be prepared with an answer that can help you abide by office gifting etiquette. Why decline to participate in office gift-giving There are several reasons why you should not participate in office gifting. While other individuals may feel the need to give gifts, you shouldn’t feel pressured to participate in this often inappropriate practice. Percei ..read more

As your birthday approaches, excitement builds. You dream about the great gifts, fun parties, and posh restaurants that will make your day great. Your fantasies can easily run wild as you dream up the “perfect birthday. ” However, when the big day comes, it never quite lives up to your birthday expectations, leaving you feeling empty and disappointed on what should be a great day.  Manage your expectations  Humans are not mind readers. Don’t expect your friends and family to know what you want if you don’t tell them. This is often the source of disappointment for people on their birt ..read more

A quinceañera celebration isn’t just a birthday party. It is a once-in-a-lifetime event that celebrates the transition from a little girl into womanhood. This special day should celebrate everything unique and special about the birthday girl. These creative ideas will help you create a personalized quinceañera celebration that everyone will remember.  Establish a theme  The first step in creating a personalized quinceañera celebration is picking a theme. This will help guide you through the rest of your celebration decision-making. Choose a theme that embodies who you are. The option ..read more

You spend time coming up with a gift idea, finding that gift, and wrapping it. Hopefully, the recipient appreciates the gift and the effort. One way to ensure your friends and family love your gifts is to give thoughtful gifts. But what exactly does that entail? How can you ensure your gift will be a home run?  1. Personalization Giving a personalized gift shows that you put in more effort and thought. You didn’t just go to a store and buy the first thing you saw. Instead, you purchased an item and had it customized specifically for the recipient. Perhaps this means putting their name or ..read more

A perfect way to experience another culture is to embrace their traditions by incorporating them into your next celebration. These Mexican birthday traditions will have you excited to celebrate getting another year older.  Las mañanitas Start your birthday with the tradition of “Las Mañanitas,” which translates to Little Mornings. You will wake up to a morning serenade at dawn. However, it isn’t just any song that gets sung for the serenade. It is most widely this birthday song. It is a song that expresses the beauty of the birthday morning and how much love the singer has for the birthda ..read more

We all handle milestone birthdays differently. Some of us look forward to celebrating a milestone birthday in a big way. Others want to hide and pretend like it didn’t happen. Milestone birthdays stand out as significant because they represent getting older and moving into the next phase of life.  Reflect on what you’ve learned  A milestone birthday is the perfect time to reflect on everything you’ve learned over the past decade. This could be from attending school or life experience. Our lives are enriched by growing and learning. It can be easy to lose sight of this when we get wra ..read more

It’s the last weekend before Christmas! Are you relaxing, enjoying time with family because you used Giftster and all your shopping is finished? Or are you braving the store lines, choosing overnight shipping, and hoping for the best? If you’re using Giftster, we’ve got your back! Here are my six do’s and don’ts for last-minute Christmas shopping that help you continue to get gifts right. 1. Do: Give a gift card Don’t: Pull money from your wallet and decide that’s your gift. While giving gift cards and cash are essentially the same as they are both monetary gifts, one has a bit more thought in ..read more

Regifting is the act of repurposing a gift you don’t want as a gift for someone else. It’s highly controversial but possible to do successfully. So, yes, you can give the sweater you got from your Aunt Patricia to one of your coworkers… if you follow this regifting etiquette. Regifting mistakes to avoid Only some gifts are suitable for regifting. Don’t repurpose these types of presents for someone else: Personalized gifts: Items customized with a name, initials, or photograph shouldn’t be given to someone else. Look for personalization in less obvious places, too, like a note written inside a ..read more