Gifts for all occasions

We all love to receive gifts and most of us like to give them too, after all this is a give-take relationship. But when it comes to giving it's just not an empty purse we have to worry about, it's also about choosing the right gift. No need to worry anymore, here's a list of all-time favourite gifts for all the people and for all occasions you'll ever need gifts for!

Hobbies

Readers: You can give them a subscription to their favourite magazines, a membership to a library, reference books, etc. You can also buy them a bookshelf which you can even make yourself, or buy them the latest Sweet Valley or Stephanie (for girls) or sci-fi books (for guys).

Water-lovers: Goggles, swimsuits, small aquariums, a trip to a water park, etc. Water proof watches for people who swim are also a good bet.

Cooks and food lovers: Cake mixes, recipe books, cooking videos, your mom's best recipe. Food lovers would love a dinner at their favourite restaurant, chocolates, candies, cakes, etc. would also do.

Gardening: You can entertain these green fingers by buying them seeds, samplings, good gardening books, or even a bunch of flowers.

Musicians and music lovers: Pianos, guitars, flutes, tickets to their favourite pop artist's concert, instrument teaching course, CD's and tapes of their favourite artists, tape recorders and discman.

Athletes and sporties: Joggers, track suits, sweat bands, water containers, skipping ropes, gym bags, basket balls, a cricket kit, a tennis racket, posters of their favourite sports stars, etc.

Adventurous: Anything from a hiking kit, a pair of joggers, an interesting treasure hunt with a gift in the end (for kids), etc. would do.

Tech-savvy: Buy them digital diaries, a multi task headphone, ink cartridges for their printers, game boys, various CDs and software applications. A related course would also be nice.

Artistic and creative: Oil pastels, water colours, different sized and shaped paint brushes, spray cans, stamps, canvas boards, paintings, art and craft books can make an artist very happy.

Collectors: A stamp collecting album, a ticket to a museum which houses coins, a collectible doll, etc.

OCCASION

Eid: Mithai, an Eid dress (you'll have to give it before Eid though), choorian and mehndi for girls, or deliciously prepared sawayyan.

Illness: Fresh flower bouquets, a trip to the hospital, joke books, get well soon cards, fresh juices, fruits, etc.

I'm sorry: I'm sorry balloons and cards, anything which that person really loves and a real heart felt apology.

Fathers' Day: Some sort of stationery, socks, digital diaries, alarm clocks, wallets, sports stuff, ties, card holders.

Mothers' Day: A dinner out, handmade cards, a suit, cosmetics, a gift certificate stating you'd do all the household work that day, crystal ware, etc.

Birthday: see hobbies.

Graduation: Pens, watches, stationery or something related to their hobbies for a much needed break.

Thank you: Cards and small gifts.

PEOPLE

Grandparents: A walking stick, a frame for their glasses, books with big font, a walk to the park with them or long letters if they are abroad.

Teacher: Planners, reference books for their subjects, pens, watches, etc.

Cousins and siblings: If they are in their teens then check hobbies. For younger kids give them toys, CDs and videos of cartoon movies, candies, costume suits, a trip to play land.

Friend: Check out hobbies, friendship bracelets, etc.

For all: Photo frames, CDs, cards, dinner, watches, chocolates.