| Who hasn't been there? Your friend or family | | | | like Conde Nast or Travel & Leisure. For the |
| member has a birthday coming up and they have | | | | crafty one in the family, perhaps a subscription to |
| everything. As you struggle with finding the perfect | | | | Martha Stewart Living magazine would do the trick. |
| gift, remember the key is knowing what your | | | | Peruse your local newsstand to see what magazines |
| recipient likes and dislikes. A gift tailored to their | | | | are available these days. |
| specific interests is sure to be a big hit. Birthdays only | | | | 3) I don't know anyone that doesn't like cake on |
| come around once a year, but when they do, you | | | | their birthday so how about an ice cream cake from |
| want to make your recipient feel special by giving | | | | Dairy Queen, Cold Stone Creamery or Maggie Moos. |
| them something that you know will make them smile | | | | With a little planning, any of the ice cream shops will |
| and that they will actually use. Here are some unique | | | | personalize the cake with your recipients name and |
| ideas to get you started on the right track. | | | | you can even choose colors or themes for the cake. |
| 1) Themed Gifts - Look to the birthday boy or girl's | | | | Of course if you aren't nearby to hand deliver it |
| hobbies for inspiration. If she is a gardener, a plant or | | | | yourself, you can try one of the many online |
| garden sculpture would be spectacular. If he loves | | | | bakeries that will send cakes overnight air to your |
| fishing, consider buying him some lures, tackle or new | | | | recipient. |
| fishing rod. Everyone has hobbies. Of course, some | | | | 4) Beverage gifts are great consumable gifts that will |
| are more obvious than others, but with a little | | | | certainly get used. Whether your recipient like coffee, |
| imagination, you can find a gift tailored to his or her | | | | tea, beer or wine, you have several gift options. You |
| hobby. And if you want to go the really easy route, | | | | could buy an exotic beer or expensive bottle of |
| you can always get a themed gift basket online and | | | | wine, top it with a bow and call it good. Alternatively, |
| have it shipped directly to them for a great birthday | | | | many gift basket companies offer baskets for the |
| surprise. | | | | coffee, tea, beer or wine lover. Many times you can |
| 2) Magazine Subscriptions - With hundreds of | | | | choose the beverage flavors included in the gift |
| magazines to choose from, you can certainly find one | | | | basket or gift set. These companies also offer |
| that your recipient will be interested in. Magazine | | | | monthly clubs whereby your recipient receives a |
| subscriptions are great because your friend will | | | | different flavor of his or her favorite beverage each |
| remember how thoughtful you were every time they | | | | month. Like a magazine subscription, they will |
| get their monthly magazine. If they like golf, try Golf | | | | remember your thoughtfulness each time they get a |
| Digest. For the adventurous, try a travel magazine | | | | gift. |