I don’t know about you, but every time I have a birthday coming up, I end up feeling more stressed than happy. It’s a happy occasion, so what gives?! After giving it much thought, and using my husband’s analytical thinking, I came to the realisation I’m just a perfectionist which is causing me trouble as I always want to excel in gift-giving.

Instead of enjoying the gift shopping, I fill my mind with questions like “What if they already have this gift?”, “What if they end up not liking it?”, and the worst of them all, “What if they end up throwing it, or regifting it?”. The only solution that helped turn this experience into less of a hassle, and more enjoyable, was choosing to classify gifts into categories such as tasty, keeps-on-giving, practical, thoughtful, generic i.e. something everyone loves.

You know what fits in all of these categories seamlessly? A birthday hamper filled with creative and delicious treats that can be anything you want it to be.

Hampers – Why They Are the Gift of Gifts?

It’s not surprising hampers have been popular for ages. They’re several gifts in one, they are edible treats your giftee can enjoy with a good film, they’re easy to buy online wherever you are, they’re ready-made and custom-made, and they can be boosted with additional goods.

Now then, I also made it easier for those of you who know me and read my blog posts to never spend too much time or money when trying to figure out what to give me for my birthday. A hamper tops over any other gift. Okay, after we’ve established why hampers are the ultimate gifts, it’s time to focus on how you can choose the perfect ones for your recipients.

Decide On The Price

Having the occasion is an important aspect of choosing the ideal hamper, however, the price shouldn’t be overlooked either. It would give you an idea of how much you can afford, and whether a custom-made or ready-made option would be more suitable for you. It would also show you whether or not you can afford to boost the chosen birthday hampers with something extra, like a drink, another edible delicacy, a gadget, or a pamper essential to make them more luxurious for the special birthday boys and girls.

Find Out What The Person Likes

It’s really not easy when you find yourself shopping for a birthday gift for a person who isn’t that close to you. Doing a little online snooping on their social media might do the trick, as it might asking a close friend. However, if all else fails you can play it safe with mixed sweet and savoury birthday hamper that composes of various types of edible goods, both sweet and salty so you have the peace of mind there must be something in there that would be suitable for their palate.

If shopping for a corporate acquaintance, then you can always play the safe card with some sort of alcoholic drink. Red wine can do the trick, bonus points if you acquire some special Australian wine or even better if you find some foreign white wine so they could also travel through the taste with the suitable pairings. Though in some cases craft beer could achieve the same effect.

For that frisky person, you don’t even have to think too hard as an explicit dessert would be more than welcome with adding that extra spice at their party. You can achieve a surprise effect with fun hampers that have elements like roses, confetti or flying butterflies so when the person tries to open the box it just “explodes” in a load of smiles and emotions. This is the perfect choice for the recipient who loves to feel all the feels on their special day!

In case they are more into self-care, you could always boost the birthday gift hamper with some skincare products that have organic ingredients to show them you care about their likes as much as about their well-being. This also comes in handy with a new mum who more than appreciates pamper time and already has all the baby stuff she could need. Go the extra mile with gift-giving, and you can be sure your gift would make a lasting impression on them for the years to come!

Choose the Delivery

If you’re sending a present to that special someone who lives in another city or region, then paying attention to the delivery options is crucial. Some birthday hamper stores could offer timely same-day deliveries too, which are great for those situations when you forget to buy a gift or you postpone the buying, so be sure to do your research and inquiries to be certain your surprise would arrive when expected and in perfect condition most importantly. I hope I’ve taken some load off your shoulders with this for your next birthday gift shopping!