Whether you’re searching for a one-of-a-kind birthday present or a unique gift package as a token of thanks, it can be hard to figure out what someone will appreciate when you want to give something meaningful. This year, delight your friends and family with well-thought-out surprises by using these tips for gifting.

3 Ways to Approach Gifting for Any Occasion

1. How Are You Acquainted?

Did you do a lot of traveling with one another, bond over a mutual appreciation for a sports team or music band, or have you just known each other for what feels like forever? Funny or sentimental memories create a wealth of present ideas. From a long-forgotten framed photo to memorabilia from a favorite film or a destination you’ve visited, a gift that’s personal to you both is an inexpensive but thoughtful way to show you care.

2. Consider Their Hobbies

Someone with a hobby is often easier to shop for. Lip balm, hand-warmers, and a thermal vest may seem like an odd collection of presents, but to a skier or snowboarder, it’s a useful, unique gift package. A food lover will be delighted with a gourmet treat like reindeer sausages or chili jam that they can’t get at the local supermarket. Hobbies mean a lot to people, and a gift that taps into someone’s interests will too.

3. Effort Counts for Everything

The effort you put into sleuthing for gifts will mean as much as what you give. Question mutual friends, talk to their family, or look through their social media posts to see what they’re talking about or liking.

People give away information about their likes and dislikes in all kinds of ways. Have they expressed a wish to head to Alaska? Buy them some authentic Alaskan delicacies. Do they frequently like posts from a cosmetics brand? Get a gift card so they can buy something for themselves.

Alaska Sausage & Seafood in Anchorage is the perfect place to shop when you want something special for the foodie in your life. For over 50 years, they’ve sold the finest smoked seafood and gourmet Alaskan specialties and shipped unique gift packages to customers across the country. Find out more about their range of fresh meats and seafood, including whole sides of salmon and reindeer sausages, by calling (907) 562-3636 or visiting their website.