Gift giving has existed since the beginning of human civilisation. It may even predate it, with our closest ancestral relatives having shown signs of gift giving. Researchers believe that cavemen gave presents such as unusual shaped rocks or animal teeth. These gifts were given to strengthen social connection and to show their appreciation to others. Imagine keeping your eyes peeled each day for new gift ideas back then! As social structures developed, gifts became more elaborate and decorative.
Throughout time, gift giving has remained. Some of the most renowned monuments in the world have been gifts; The Hanging Gardens of Babylon was a gift from a king to his wife and The Statue of Liberty was gifted to America by France.
Giving gifts plays such an important role in our social fabric – for whatever the reason, whether it be to strengthen relationships or for Birthdays or Christmas, gift giving always does one thing; It gives the gift giver just as much joy, if not more, giving the gift than it does receiving a gift.
Choosing the perfect gift!
But choosing a gift can be difficult, exhausting and often left to the last minute. We all want to choose something that we know the receiver will love and also something that they can see we have put thought into (which is why my mum refuses to give anyone a gift card – even if that is what they have asked for!). Gifts are often left to one person in a relationship too (my birthday and Christmas gifts from my parents are just as much of a surprise to my dad as they are to me!), which can often cause tension, and thinking of a gift idea is usually harder than going out and buying it.
So here are some gift ideas, in different price brackets, that might help you choose something for someone you love (or maybe something for the school teacher or your mother in-law… hehe):
Gift Ideas Under $50
- Three Warriors Tanning Products. Great for a teen, niece, or girlfriend.
- Aspect Hand and Body Cream. Pair with a clear nail varnish and nail file! Great for a school teacher or Secret Santa pressie for your work mate.
- Aspect Dr Try Me Kit. Such a great stocking stuffer, or for someone who you know goes away on the weekends as these sizes are perfect for travel.
- Société Peptide Sheet Masks or Société Peptide Eye Masks. Sheet masks are all the rage, and these are a favourite. Buy one box of 10 and gift one mask each to your girlfriends.
- We Are Feel Good gorgeous, fresh and nourishing body creams and sunblocks. Pair with a beach towel, a book or a sunhat for the perfect summer present.
- Aspect Envirostat On The Go SPF 50. Do you have a man (or woman) in your life that plays sport but is hopeless with SPF? This is perfect for them. They can attach it to their golf bag, surf bag, gym bag and always be reminded to apply. My dad has one clipped to his golf bag so now he has no excuse to come home with a sunburnt head (he’s going bald!).
Gift Ideas $50 – $100
- Aspect Dr Resveratrol. Because we all know someone that loves this moisturiser.
- Aspect Clear Skin Kit– perfect for a teen who is coming into those acne years or just for a teen who needs skin care. My 11 year old daughter uses this and loves having her own little skin care kit.
- Medik8 Smooth Body Exfoliation Kit. I’d love this. Great idea for a sister or bestie.
- Dermalist Radiance Essentials Kit. Fantastic gift idea for the guy who has everything – maybe your brother or partner.
- Osmosis Rose Quartz Gua Sha and Roller Set. For your fancy friend.
Gift Ideas $100 – $200
- Aspect Dr Skin Excellence Kit or Aspect Skin Heroes Kit. For Christmas only, these kits will be sure to please even the fussiest skin care lover.
- Osmosis Enrich and Osmosis Polish. A beautiful combination and another lovely option for someone extra special in your life, like your mumma.
- Medik8 The ABC Kit. For those who love it, or for those you have been trying to convince how good it is!
Super Spendy Gift Ideas
- Omnilux CONTOUR LED for complete facial rejuvenation. If you really want to splash the cash, and have a daughter or special person in your life that is really into skin care, beauty and looking after themselves, then they are going to love you hard with this truly amazing gift that will take their skin to new heights.
We also have gift cards to any value that I am sure would be loved.
Something a Bit Different…
And here are a few other gift ideas that I’ll be thinking about giving my family for their Birthdays and Christmas (that aren’t skin care) that may give you some ideas – because sometimes we just need ideas please!: (these are lockdown dependant too)
- The Skin Care Clinic treatment voucher
- Cooking Class
- Round of golf at a fancy golf course
- Tickets to the cricket
- Tickets to the Zoo
- AFL membership
- Pottery Class
- Movie tickets for kids ($20 for ticket, drink, popcorn and chocolate!)
- Spotify Premium for a year
- EarPods
- Kayo sports channel membership
- Passes for the indoor rock climbing centre for kids
- Netflix or similar subscription
- A recent framed family photo (because who prints photos these days??)
Most of these things can be purchased on-line, which is great for me as I live abroad. And a lot of the vouchers can be bought at the supermarket! I hope that you might find some ideas in there.
Last year my brother didn’t buy anyone a gift, but instead he hired a huge outdoor movie screen, popcorn maker and hot dog machine and had the whole family over for an outdoor movie night with beers and wines. I think that was one of the greatest gifts ever. He made up invitations to look like a movie ticket and we all sat on bean bags and blankets on the grass – there were about 60 of us and boy was it fun. The next day we came back and watched the cricket and had a BBQ. So there’s another idea!
Happy Christmas Season everyone, and if you are not someone who celebrates Christmas, everyone here at The Skin Care Clinic hopes that you have a wonderful, happy and healthy summer. xox
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