Choosing the Perfect Birthday Gift

Birthdays are a time of joy and celebration, commemorating how far someone has come in their lives. This special day has to be a memorable experience for the birthday boy or girl, so choosing the right gift is essential. However, selecting a present can be quite tricky, especially when you have to consider the person’s taste and your own budget.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift to give someone for their birthday, here are a few of our recommendations.

Keep on walking

A good whisky is enough to make a mature connoisseur of liquor feel happy on their special day. We recommend a bottle of Johnny Walker Black Label accompanied with sweet Belgium chocolates. You can order it in a basket that also comes with biltong and homemade fudge, among other tasty treats. This gift is perfect for your dad or husband.

Fresh blooms for the birthday

If you’ve ever stood by reception to see someone receive a bouquet of flowers, you’d really understand the significant of a lovely selection of blooms. Truth be told flowers never get out of style, and the right collection is enough to make someone smile and feel youthful. We recommend that you get a basket decorated with dazzling colour spectrum of pink gerberas, roses, lilies and berries.

A chocolate sweet tooth

On such a special day such as a birthday, the dentist should be the least of your concern, especially when you know just how much the birthday girl loves her chocolate. Treat her to a chocolate buffet in a basket containing some of the tastiest confectionary around. We think you should look out for a hamper with an exquisite range including the likes of Fererro Roche and Sally Williams.

Spoiled for choice

No birthday is complete until the party girl gets pampered like the queen she is. Everyone knows just how much a soothing bath is like dipping into the fountain of youth, so why not get her a rejuvenating bath time gift. Try selecting something that has scented candles and soaps, along with other accessories. The cherry on top should be a tasty liquor such as Amarula, which she can enjoy while she bathes.

As you can see, choosing the right gift isn’t that hard at all. All you need is to ensure that you’ve thought really long and hard about it. Because when it comes down to it, it’s the thought that really counts.

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How to Leave a Lasting Impression on Your First Date

Going on your first date with someone you’ve been eyeing for a while is not something to take lightly, especially when you have to consider how it will determine the future of your relationship. If you’ve been thinking of taking your love interest to KFC and want to them one P.S. chocolate, we urge you to stop and think long and hard about the mistake you’re about to make. While it’s good to go with the flow, you have to be original with your first date, as this will leave a lasting impression on your prospective lover.

With this in mind, here are a few tips you should consider when taking out someone on a date.

1.       Take a shower

We know you take a bath, or at least we hope so. What we mean is that you should get real tidy with yourself. In other words, do some personal grooming before stepping outside to go fetch your date. For example, if you’re a guy and your nails have transformed into claws, clip them to the appropriate length. This will save you from the embarrassment of having to apologise for poking your date’s eye out.

Also remember to apply a unique scent, as a rich aroma can make all the difference.

2.       Get them flowers

Before going out with your potential significant other, you may want to consider sending flowers or a gift basket filled with treats your date likes. That means you should do your homework to find out what their personal interests are. This will allow you to pick the best gift, which will make them see how much of a charmer you are.

3.        Wear some clothes

The kind of clothes you wear is dependent on where you plan to take your date, so dress accordingly. Both men and women appreciate someone who dresses smart. This is not to say you have to wear the most expensive clothes, but your clothes must be at least cleaned and ironed.

4.       Choose a location

Most people think that expensive places are the best place to impress dates, but they’re wrong. It’s not the price of the menu that will woo your date, but the setting. If your date is into intimate themes, save some cash and cook them dinner. This is, however, dependent on your cooking skills. Both men and women appreciate a person who can cook, and if you succeed in creating a delectable dish you’re on the right track.

Leaving a lasting impression will require some effort on your part. You should try to be original and create a unique setting for your date to enjoy. And, everything goes south on the first date, you can always order flowers to apologise.

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5 Gifts for Mom and Dad’s Anniversary

Oh dear, it’s that time of the year where you have to celebrate mom and dad being together since forever. Apart from having to listen to how they met for the 13millionth time, you also have to buy them a fitting gift. Finding the right one can be as hard as asking mom whether you can go to the movies.

Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of gifts you should buy your mom and dad for their upcoming big day.

1.        Give that couple a bells

Being married for many years takes plenty of commitment, and your parents being together for so long is a testament of their endearing. If they’re the type to watch the sun go down on the porch, you should think of getting them a bottle of Bells brandy in a basket filled with other tasty treats. Watch them as they enjoy their sundowners while nibbling on Belgian chocolate for mom and dry wors for dad.

2.       Breakfast in Bed

They’ve been cooking for you since you were in young, so it’s time to show them some love by cooking up a storm – try not to burn down the house. Make them breakfast while they’re still asleep and surprise them by serving it while they’re still in bed. Although it’s your parent’s day, they’ll really feel loved, knowing that you’re happy they’ve been together for so long.

3.       Framed Wedding Picture

Some of your parent’s wedding photos are relegated to photo albums that seldom get opened unless your grandmother is around. Instead of letting those images gather dust or warp, you should have them framed and hang them around the house on the day of their anniversary. If you have time and are sneaky enough, place one right on the bed side so that they can wake up to it.

4.       Anniversary Celebrations

With such a busy day, mom and dad may not have time to plan something special for their anniversary. However, this doesn’t mean they shouldn’t celebrate. While your parents are at work, slaving away, you should think of inviting all their close friends and family over for a surprise party. If you have enough budget, maybe consider buying them a cake as well.

Your parents will glow with joy when they see the effort you’ve made into make their day a memorable one. And maybe, just maybe, you might be able to go to the movies if you play your cards right.

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