Make a Plan for Giving Unique Gifts this Season
Children are so lucky, don’t you think? They make their lists for Santa and it’s so easy for them to come up with ideas for things that would make them happy. Usually, they all want the same thing too, so “unique” isn’t in the repertoire, letting parents off the hook. Fast forward to adulthood and not only do our friends not give us those easy lists to choose from, but they’ve started to value the unique and appreciate the thoughtful. The pressure! This year, I have a plan that was hatched several months ago when I discovered the beautiful jewelry of Tikanchay.com. This small company imports artisan jewelry from Peru in designs that are varied and colorful. Many of the designs feature a material that has symbolic significance, making it even easier to choose the right piece for each friend on my list. Maren will be getting the red huayruro seed bracelet because she looks so great in red, Suzanne will be getting the opal bracelet because it symbolizes serenity and she’s my yoga/meditation buddy. The women who run this company give a portion of their profits back to the artisans, making this the perfect give for Sally, who is a socially conscious shopper and will love that aspect of the gift. Finally, an original gift idea that won’t break the bank.