Gone are the days of the ho-hum gift. Now more than ever, people are investing more in their employees and clients by giving the perfect gift.

A personalized gift shows that you put more thought into the gift. Not only did you choose the product, but you chose how to personalize it or make it resonate with the recipient. And the personalization takes more thought than getting a plain gift. When receiving a personalized gift people feel that the person who gave it to them put a lot of thought into the gift, and that it was meant for them to feel special. And we all love to feel special and appreciated. Need more reasons to personalize your gifts? Here are a few more...

• It shows the recipient you took more time.
• It makes the recipient feel really special.
• It demonstrates that you value the relationship.
• It allows your personal connection to shine through.

There are a number of ways to personalize the gifts you give to family, friends, co-workers, clients and employees. Personalized gifts do not need to break the bank, nor does the effort need to be time consuming.

Year-end holidays are abound, so now is the time to make your gift stand out with some simple and affordable ways to personalize your gifts.

Indulge Them - People love to indulge and try new things. Consider adding their favorite chocolates, snacks, nuts or teas to your gift. Craft beers and rare wines are another fun way to demonstrate how much you value their relationship.

Local Products and Snacks - Give those who moved out of state local snacks and products to remind them of their hometown. Local popcorn, chocolates, chips and sauces are always fun to receive. The nice thing about giving local snacks is the recipient can enjoy the gift the moment it is received.

Hobbies and Interests - A gift doesn't need to have the recipient's name on it to be uniquely for them. Give a special cookbook to your favorite foodie, give a golf-club cleaning kit to your favorite golfer, or give garden tools to your friend who spends endless hours in the garden. These gifts show that you paid attention and demonstrates that you “really” know them.

Modern Keepsakes - Consider monogramming their name or on a tote, etching their initials on a glass or sublimating their emblem or logo on a pillow or mug. These gifts go above and beyond the typical gift and speak volumes as to how much your care.

Need help with your personalized gifts? Basket Galore are experts at helping you create the perfect gift for every professional or personal occasion. Give us a call at 330-220-0088.