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Hi gift-givers! In today’s newsletter, we are reminded that sometimes the best gifts are really simple. Let’s keep this in mind as we consider finalizing our Mother’s Day gifts.

Happy early Mother’s Day to all you Mom-subscribers!

With some potentially awesome gifts coming your way, you may want to check out my thoughts on how to say thank you to someone in a meaningful way featured in this BestProducts.com piece.

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The “Treat Yourself" Gift:

***See below the P.S. section for more subscribers who submitted similar stories of “treat yourself” gifts that were their among their most memorable.

• Makes them feel individually recognized

• Unexpected (in a good way), so it stands out

• Helps alleviate the guilt one might feel when it comes to self-care

• Self-care is critically important, but many people put it on the back burner

In general tips:

• Don’t overthink what to give, it’s the thought that counts

• The bar is comically low for what passes as a good “treat yourself” gift

• Set the expectation that the gift is for specifically for them to treat themselves

Treat Yourself Gift Ideas:

• Alone time

• Spa/hotel stay

• Cash & gift cards (how to make gift cards fun)

• Babysitting (also it’s an opportunity to take the children shopping for their future gifts)

• Food/sweets can be great “treat yourself” gifts, but consider your gift recipient before going that route

Appropriate for so many occasions including:

• Job loss

• Final exams

• Breakups/divorces

• Sick family member

• Births (see bonus story below)

• Anniversary of something sad

• Mother’s/Father’s Day (see bonus story below)

• Passing of a loved one (see bonus story below)

• Just-because

• Who in your life is going through a difficult time? ___

• What “treat yourself” gift best fits them? ___

• What’s stopping you from following through on this gift? ___

Forward this email to:

• A family member or friend of someone going through a difficult time

And introduce them to your favorite 1-minute-a-week shortcut to always having awesome gift ideas well in advance. They can read past editions and subscribe here.

Please reply to this email ~ or ~ click the button below if you have stories of awesome gifts that you can share with the community that fall under the below topics:

• Father’s Day gifts

• Any memorable gift you’ve received or given

Reminding you to treat yourself too,
Patrick Kucharson
Better Gift Coach

P.S. Who’s looking for Father’s Day gift ideas? Reply to this email with more about the Dad and I’ll help you brainstorm gifts.

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