{"id":1461,"date":"2015-07-04T15:08:17","date_gmt":"2015-07-04T05:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/?p=1461"},"modified":"2015-09-10T16:51:26","modified_gmt":"2015-09-10T06:51:26","slug":"thoughtful-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/thoughtful-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"24 Thoughtful Gifts That Won’t Break The Bank"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"24<\/p>\n

Gifts are a way to express your love and appreciation for someone. People love to receive gifts, but I\u00a0think every good person loves the idea of giving them. That’s what altruism is all about!<\/p>\n

When you care enough about someone, seeing something you think they\u2019d like is just as exciting as finding something that you\u2019d like for yourself. But what if they have everything they need (or everything they think<\/em> they need) and you\u2019re struggling to find that perfect gift to show your appreciation? What could you possibly give them? How can you show your love and appreciation this time? How much is it going to cost?<\/p>\n

You may love someone to the end of the world and back, but it\u2019s not practical to give up your food and rent for a month in order to afford that perfect gift. Surely there are some lovely, affordable gifts out there to show your special someone how much they mean to you. We have you covered with this list of 24\u00a0thoughtful gifts that won\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n

Speaking of the bank, my husband and I – in addition to a Christmas\u00a0account – have a gift account as well. Each fortnight we put aside $20 into the gift account. It may not seem like a lot, but it means we always have enough to splurge on that someone special.<\/p>\n

Gifts For Best Friend<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Your best friend is the first person you think of when you make plans and the first person you go to when you need someone to talk to. They\u2019re the person you call on the phone just to talk about nothing – or the most important things. When you\u2019re upset, they\u2019re the person who\u2019ll try their best to cheer you up. They\u2019re the shoulder to cry on because you know they care.<\/p>\n

A best friend is that very special person in your life. When it comes to showing how much you appreciate your best friend, we\u2019ve compiled a list of thoughtful presents for them.<\/p>\n

1. Journal<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Journaling Jane<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

2. Modish Collage Canvas<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Canvas Factory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

3. E-Readers<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Kobo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

4. Charms<\/strong><\/p>\n

By\u00a0Pandora<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

5. Tea Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n

By T2<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

Gifts For Family<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Good families stick by each other through thick and thin. Family is your safety net when things go wrong. Family keeps you warm and protected. They\u2019ll stand up for you and help you through any situation. They\u2019ll be there for you during the good times and the bad. You can always count on family for hugs and that sense of love and security we all crave as humans.<\/p>\n

Family deserve to be acknowledged regularly, not only on birthdays, Christmas and Mothers Day\/Fathers Day. You can let them know how much you appreciate them any time at all with these thoughtful\u00a0examples.<\/p>\n

6. Thank you Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Uncommon Goods<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

7. Personalised Family Pillow<\/strong><\/p>\n

By PMW Boutique.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

8. Personalised Family Tree<\/strong><\/p>\n

By True Mementos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

9. Luxury Picnic Basket<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Bromley<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

10. Collage Of Family Photos<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Canvas Factory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n


\n\"ThoughtfulGifts For Spouse<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve talked about best friends and pets who are your best friends also. Members of your family can be best friends as well. But what about the person you fell in love with? The person you\u00a0vowed to spend the rest of your life with? Your husband or wife is ultimately your best and closest friend. Thoughtful gifts for your spouse can be given any time of year, and not just on Valentine\u2019s Day or your wedding anniversary.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

11. Leather Watch Box<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Personal Creations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

12. Bath Caddy<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Umbra Bath Accessories<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

13. Keepsake Box<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Memorable Gifts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

14. Cuff Links<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Engraved Memories<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

15. Personalised Necklace<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Deanne Watson Jewelry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

Gifts For Pets<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"ThoughtfulApart from human best friends, often your most loyal friend is your pet dog, cat, bird, fish, rat or lizard. But especially the dog. Dogs trust and love you, and will do anything to protect you. Your dog deserves a gift after all he or she has done for you. The least you can do to reward your furry friend is have a look through this list of thoughtful gift ideas for pets (or for friends and family who love their pets!).<\/p>\n

16. Pet Sofa\/Bed<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Hagood<\/a>.<\/p>\n

17. Pet Portrait<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Canvas Factory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n


\n\"Thoughtful18. Plush Toy of the Instagram Logo<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Dogsta<\/a>.<\/p>\n

19. Personalised Dog Collar\"Thoughtful<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Shop Mimi Green<\/a>.<\/p>\n

20. Pet Hoodie<\/strong><\/p>\n

By American Apparel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

21. Stuffed Pet (like your dog)<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Cuddle Clones<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

Gifts In Memoriam<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rest in Peace. When a loved one passes away, memories are always there in the back of our minds, but gifts in memoriam are often the best way to keep those memories clear and current for all who were close to them, rather than having those memories become distant and faded. These sorts of keepsakes are good ways to keep someone\u2019s memory close to you at all times for daily reminders.<\/p>\n

22. Memorial Stone<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Blessing and Light<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n

23. Memorial Canvas Print<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Canvas Factory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Thoughtful<\/p>\n


\n\"Thoughtful24. Angel Wing Necklace<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Madies Charms<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A thoughtful gift from the heart, no matter the price tag, is one that will be remembered forever. Next time you give, make it count.<\/p>\n

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Gifts are a way to express your love and appreciation for someone. People love to receive gifts, but I\u00a0think every good person loves the idea of giving them. That’s what altruism is all about! When you care enough about someone, seeing something you think they\u2019d like is just as exciting as finding something that you\u2019d … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1464,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1461","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gift-ideas"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1461","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1461"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1461\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1673,"href":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1461\/revisions\/1673"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1464"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1461"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1461"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1461"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}