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We all have those days where we just want to crawl back into bed and hide under our bedcovers for a day or two. Or even three. Our family and friends are no different. No matter how peachy someone’s life may seem, down days happen.
If someone close to you is having a down day, you may be wondering what you can do to cheer them up. Fortunately, you can instantly lift someone’s mood with something as simple as a cupcake delivery or as quirky as a cocktail basket. If you’re looking for a few interesting ideas to cheer someone up, keep reading!
Gift Ideas Worth Considering
Everyone enjoys receiving a thoughtful gift for no particular reason. An out-of-the-blue gift can be even more meaningful if you’re feeling stressed or sick. So, if someone close to you is feeling under the weather, it may be a good idea to consider one of the gift ideas listed below.
- Deliver a Box of Cupcakes
A box of decadent cupcakes is a wonderful way to let someone know you’re thinking of them, wishing them well or simply reminding them that they deserve to be spoilt.
The best part of this gift is that you don’t have to find time in your busy schedule to whip up a batch of cupcakes. Using a baking service allows you to choose a bunch of different flavours and decorations to create a truly memorable gift. Choose the giftee’s favourite flavours and colours to make this gift extra special.
- Buy a Potted Indoor Plant
For many people, a bouquet of flowers is a go-to gift when you want to cheer someone up. However, cut flowers eventually wilt. Consider exchanging a basket of flowers for a potted indoor plant.
This gift is especially thoughtful if the giftee loves plants or has mentioned that they would like to start their own garden. The trick here is to choose an indoor plant that is low-maintenance and doesn’t require direct sunlight. After all, your gift shouldn’t become a chore.
A few of the best low-maintenance indoor plants to consider include the following:
- Orchids
- Dragon tree
- Spider plant
- Fern
- Mother-in-law’s tongue
- Create a DIY Spa Hamper
Not everyone has the time or money to go to a SPA for some much-needed pampering session. If your budget allows, consider buying a SPA voucher for a day of pampering. This may be the perfect opportunity to spoil yourself too!
Alternatively, you can create your own DIY pampering kit. This is an especially nice gift for someone who is stressed or neglecting their own self-care to take care of everyone else.
A DIY pampering kit should a few of these items:
- A basket or quirky container to put everything in
- Bubble bath
- Bath salts, bath fizz or bath bombs
- Scented candles (opt for aromatherapy candles for added relaxation)
- Body lotion
- Face masks or sugar scrubs
- A bottle of wine, or a sachet of tea or coffee
Pick items in the scent that the giftee loves. Vanilla, lavender, rose and chamomile are firm favourites. Here you can decide if you want to create small bottles for one pampering session or larger ones for a few SPA days.
- Make a Coffee, Tea or Cocktail Basket
Another way to let someone know that you’re thinking about them is to send them a basket made up of a variety of their favourite drinks. Whether it’s coffee, organic teas, or even cocktails, consider creating a basket of different variations. The idea here is to add a mixture of favourites and new options to enjoy.
For coffee and tea hampers, add a new mug with a personalised message and the giftee’s favourite biscuits. With cocktail basket, it may be a good idea to add a shaker, or even a recipe book with a wide range of new drinks to try.
- Give a Help Card
A person who is feeling overwhelmed with their current situation may appreciate a help card. Essentially, a help card is a type of voucher that you give the giftee offering to assist with certain chores when they’re feeling overwhelmed. A few examples of this include:
- Running a few errands for them
- Babysitting their kids for a few hours so that they can rest, work or enjoy some me time
- Helping them with a task or chore they’ve been putting off because it’s difficult (such as decluttering)
- Cooking a few days’ worth of dinners to give them a break on days when they’re working late or want to go to the gym
The type of help you offer will depend on what your loved one needs and what you’re prepared to do.
Final Thoughts
If you love someone, you won’t need a special occasion to spoil them with a thoughtful gift. Take a few minutes to think about the person you’d like to spoil and use our list to choose a gift idea to make someone’s day a little bit better!
