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Do you prefer receiving hand-made gifts?

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Gift-giving is a challenging task, however, receiving gifts can be nothing short of a test of a person's character. Many gifts are used as "forwards" for other occasions. Others end up in garage sales (unfortunately). But some end up gracing a special space in our households and in our hearts (and sometimes in our tummies).

I think a hand-made gift goes a long way in being appreciated and clearly shows the effort that the gift-giver put into it. Whether it is an article of clothing for a new-born baby, hand-made cookies and/or cake decorated for a specific occasion, or a purchased gift wrapped in an original style, presentation makes a big difference.

Putting yourself in the receiver's shoes, what type of gifts do you 'prefer' to receive?

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I love giving and receiving handmade gifts. Edible or drinkable ones are usually the best. My family usually make various jams, chutneys or homemade chocolates for Christmas and they're a real treat.

by Claire Winlow

Both hand made and shop brought gifts are great. However, it is something about hand made gifts that make them special and valuable. Some sentimental value. A lot more love has gone into hand made items.

by Justine Crowley

While I like the sentiment of 'it is the thought that counts', most handmade gifts would go to waste on me. I'm not particularly interested in health & beauty products. I just see them as one of those necessary things rather than something pampering. I'm also not interested in fashion or decorations for the home.

by Bryony Harrison

I love giving and receiving handmade gifts, there is so much love and thought in them.

by Clare Deville

100'% yes. They are one of kind, can not be duplicated, and appreciate the time invested just for me!

by chipp

Amen, I feel exactly the same!

by Jamie0liversgirl

I love handmade gifts and I also love to give them, but I'd like more time to be able to make them. Spending money in a shop is a way of buying that time! Hopefully one day I'll find a balance: spend less, make more gifts.

by Lindsay Law

I adore hand-made gifts. Firstly, the fact that a friend/family member had thought about making something warms my heart. Secondly, they took into consideration what I might like, and did their best to make a good substitution. Hand-made gifts show that the person who made the gift cares about you, knows you well, and has gone to (normally), a lot of effort to make something personal, and something the receiver will hopefully enjoy.

by Jamie0liversgirl

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