Valentine’s Gift Dilemma

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Can’t decide what to get for your Valentine… Fancy Flowers?

We all want to surprise our loved ones with something remarkable on Valentine’s Day.
Well, there is something that you can always give year after year! Yes, we are talking about flowers. Flowers have stood all tests of time and proved their way in creating a profound impact on people’s hearts. Valentine flower gifts connect beautifully with every emotion. They are the most sophisticated means of conveying your love and care.

Roses are the supreme being in the flower world, used to express love,
Red roses being the penultimate for passionate love.
White roses represent eternal love
Pink roses speak to perfect happiness
Roses without thorns stand for love at first sight.

You can consider including other flowers too

Primrose and buttercups speak of the innocence of a first love.
Honeysuckle represents the binding embrace of your lover’s arms.
Give forget-me-nots to show your love and remembrance if you’re a far away.
Hyacinths express the depths of sincerity and constancy in love.
Include moss in a flower gift to represent a mother’s love and tenderness or your love for your mother.

Explore amazing flowers in a Special Valentine’s bouquet this year at indiagiftexpress.com

Celebrating Love

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Valentine’s Day
February 14th

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A day to celebrate love and affection. A day to express your feelings of love through words, flowers and special gifts. Our love for our companions should be celebrated each day of the year, however our active lifestyles and preoccupied minds work against it. So, on this day, once a year at the least, we express our feelings, and indulge in doing something special for our special partners.

“They do not love that do not show their love” – William Shakespeare
It is important to express ourselves and show how much we care, every once in a while. It helps keep the love fresh and efface any unpleasant experiences.

“I like not only to be loved, but also to be told I am loved”– George ElliotSo what kind of gifts work the best? Well, there’s never going to be an ultimate gift! Someone’s always going to do better than you! All you can do is try
Here are a few tried and tested gift ideas to make your Valentine feel extra-special :

For her:
Jewelry
Always brings a smile on a woman’s face! and diamonds will dazzle her!

Flowers
Sometimes flowers help express our feelings better than words..

Chocolates
Decadent chocolates are pure delight and will always be remembered

For him:
Gift Vouchers
The top choice because its not easy to buy him something

Gadgets
Most men tend to love all kind of gadgets aka sophisticated toys

These are just some ideas put together to make your gift buying a little less stressful this Valentine’s. No matter what you buy and decide to give to your partner this year, pour your heart out and tell him/her how much you love him/her. Express your feelings and spread the love!
Don’t let distance be a barrier. Send Valentine’s day gifts to your loved ones in India!

New Year Resolutions

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Each new year brings with it a set of goals and new resolutions. But how many of these “goals” are actually accomplished? Not many…
Its important to set realistic goals which can be easily reached. The more simple and the approachable the task, the more likely that it will be accomplished.
“Many people fail in life, not for lack of ability or brains or even courage but simply because they have never organized their energies around a goal”. Elbert Hubbard
Some tips to help you to stick to your goals:

1. Devise a plan of action to accompany each goal.
2. Focus on the task rather than the results.
3. Start right away. Don’t wait until next month for motivation to strike.

These little tips may help you stick to some resolutions. Nevertheless, there are always going to be a few goals that will be put on the back burner until the next new year. All we can do is try to do our best and be as motivated as we can.What is important is to be a little happier and healthier this new year!

Top ten gift ideas this New years’

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Welcome 2012!

New Year, which is the biggest annual celebration throughout the world, is here.It’s time to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the New Year with open arms.Eyes filled with optimism and dreams, and hearts abounding with desire. Lets all hope for a future where people live together in peace and harmony. There is gusto in the air; people gather to sing, dance, and enjoy their time with family and friends.

“Another fresh new year is here
Another year to live
To banish worry doubt and fear
To love laugh and GIVE” 

Giving keeps the spirit of festive season alive. The best time to give has come.
Make new relations by giving gifts, and of course patch up the forgotten ones..

Read below a few ideas to make this new year special for you and your dear ones. Have a rocking new year!
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Chocolates- A favorite treat for all ages. Tempting, Delicious, lip smacking… No one can resist them…

Bouquets-  Present a bouquet and greet your near ones the freshness of flowers for a fresh new beginning. Flowers can surely bring smiles on one’s face.

Gift hampers- Something a recipient would never buy for himself but secretly yearns for. Send a pre-selected gift hamper to share new year wishes or a themed gift hamper just to let that special someone know he or she is in your thoughts on this day

Soft toys- Make a perfect gift for kids of all ages. Kids love them very much as they can exchange with one another soft touches and happy smiles. This is in the specialized section.

Wellness Products - A beauty kit will do wonders for her skin. Make her feel special. Wellness products are ideal gifts for the festive season as one has to attend lots of parties. It makes one look and feel at the top of the world.

Gift vouchers- These are ideal for husbands and mothers- in-law, as we never know ‘what they want’. There will be no complaints. Just compliments!

Jewelry- No woman can get enough of this specially during this party season. Your lady love is  going to be the head turner of the party

Dry fruits – Filled with tons of nutrition. Its a perfect to wish someone a happy and healthy new year..

Plants- Plants bring great joy to people. It becomes like a family member. They not only help clean the environment around them, but they act as a quick decorating tool. Plants are a great way to have greenery around you and caring them makes a great hobby.

Sweets- Sweets are all time favorite gifts… Gorging on these tasty, sweet delights…no doubt will be a sweet beginning for all.

‘Tis the season for Christmas presents!

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It’s a jolly season. Moods are high, streets are decorated, Christmas trees adorned, presents beautifully wrapped. Singing Christmas carols, decorating homes with innumerable lights and lamps, sending Christmas greeting cards, are just a few of the classic Christmas customs. The overall feeling this season brings joy to hearts and smiles on faces. Christmas is the perfect time to give presents to family and friends. Exchanging gifts during the Christmas season is an indispensable tradition in most parts of the world.

Listed below are top 10, simple yet loved, gift ideas:
Cakes and Brownies
A hot favorite! A great trimming to complement a family Christmas meal
Chocolates
Always a hit! Adults and kids alike will be pleased to receive chocolates
Flowers
Flowers really touch the heart, and make’s one feel extra special
Candles
A great embellishment to add to our Christmas decorations
Jewelry
A no-brainer present for all the women in your lives!
Gourmet gift Baskets
An absolute favorite gift option to send to colleagues, and other acquaintances
Gift cards
The best bet when you’re in a gift giving dilemma
Plants
A great new beginning to the new year, and a Christmas present to remember forever
Beauty and Health Products
A beneficial yet classy option
Personalized items
Personalized items with names embossed or photographs placed make very thoughtful Christmas presents.

These are a few ideas and options which we hope you will use to make your gift giving a tad easier this year. Christmas is the occasion to give presents to your loved ones, but it is also a time to give back to those that are less fortunate. So open your hearts, and spread joy this Christmas.

Tips and Trends about Gift Cards

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Sending a gift card these days, is becoming an increasingly popular choice. It’s a perfect gift for a friend you haven’t met for years, or your teenager. Whenever in doubt if a particular gift will be appreciated, always turn to gift vouchers!

Apart from being used as a gift to celebrate an occasion, gift cards are often used for compensation or as a perk to employees. If you would like to reward your employees, and show your appreciation, gift cards are a perfect choice. Gift cards are also given to show recognition to clients, particularly during important occasions and festivals.

Top reasons why to give gifts cards :
1. Most gift cards don’t expire, so it doesn’t need to be redeemed right away
2. It is as thoughtful as an actual gift; try to get a gift voucher that you know the recipient will appreciate.
3. Giving a gift card is a good idea when working on a budget, and unsure of what to give.

So what exactly is a gift card?
It is a monetary equivalent issued by retailers or banks to be used as an alternative to a non-monetary gift. A gift card may resemble a credit card or display a personalized design or a particular theme on a plastic card. The card is identified by a specific number or code. and is backed by an on-line electronic system for authorization. Cards may have a barcode or magnetic strip, which is read by an electronic credit card machine.

How to redeem a gift card?
Simply present your Gift Card for payment at the particular store location for which you hold the card.
To redeem an eGift Card online, shop at the specific online store,and enter the gift card barcode at the time of payment.
If you would like to redeem a eGift Card at a retail location, print out the eGift Card that you received, shop at the particular store and present to the cashier for payment.

The beginning of gift cards
The first gift card using a payments infrastructure was introduced by Blockbuster Entertainment in1994.The developer of the first platform for the processing gift cards using existing payment infrastructure was Nabanco. Blockbuster was later followed by a card by Neiman Marcus, and the Mobil Oil gas card, and the Kmart cash card. After these early introductions, numerous retailers began to adapt a gift card program to replace their gift certificate programs.

Gift Vouchers at IndiaGiftExpress.com
We offer a wide variety gift vouchers in the following categories
Books, Music & Movies
Clothing Vouchers
Electronic Gift Vouchers
Health & Beauty Vouchers
Travel Vouchers
Home & Office Vouchers
Miscellaneous Vouchers
Brand Vouchers
Restaurant Vouchers

References
Wikipedia: The free encyclopedia. (2004, July 22). FL: Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Retrieved November 4, 2011, from http://www.wikipedia.org

Diwali gift ideas for co-workers

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Gift Etiquette – Diwali Gifts for co-workers

Diwali is the most widely celebrated festival in India, and giving gifts on this occasion is a significant custom that is being practiced for centuries.
Diwali is a time when everybody indulges in the largest shopping spree of the year. However, it can be a little stressful when it comes to buying gifts for co-workers. Even so if you don’t know your colleagues personally.
First off, you need to figure out who are the people you would like to send something to, and whom you could pass. If you intend to give your boss a Diwali gift, have it sent over rather than giving it personally in office. You don’t want to publicize this, and become a topic of discussion among your co-workers. Although its completely up to you, whoever you decide to keep on your “gift list”, it may be a good idea to give gifts to people whom you directly work with (in the same team). This not only strengthens relationships, but also allows you to share the joy of this happy occasion.
Bosses: Giving Diwali gifts to employees is very thoughtful and is a good way to show your appreciation for their efforts throughout the year..
The question then arises – What is the best Diwali gift for your colleagues?
Listed below are a few popular (you can’t go wrong with these) Diwali gift ideas-

Mithai, mithai and more mithai
We can never have enough mithai during Diwali; this is the most generic Diwali gift!
Scented Candle
A modern alternative to the traditional diya – fragrant and beautiful
Plant
A green gift that marks a good beginning to a new year
Cake and Flowers Hamper
Cakes work as a good alternative to sweets, and flowers will brighten their day

In addition to these, you could send other traditional Diwali gifts such as diyas, rangolis, pooja thalis and other decorative items.

Diwali gift ideas – Top ten gifts

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Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most important festivals in India. Although it is celebrated differently by different religious groups, the essence of Diwali is to spread happiness and light up our lives. Giving gifts on this auspicious occasion is a significant traditional custom. Listed here are the top ten Diwali gifts to send to India:

  1. Mithais
  2. FireCrackers
  3. Diyas
  4. Candles
  5. Jewelry
  6. Chocolates
  7. Pooja Thalis
  8. Artifacts
  9. Decorative Rangolis
  10. Dry fruit & Fresh fruit
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Diwali is the perfect occasion to give gifts to your loved ones, and fill their hearts with happiness. During Diwali, people light their homes with lamps, candles and diyas; these are the most useful gifts for the occasion. It is also customary to give sweets (mithai) to friends and family when they visit you; mithais are thus another popular choice. Jewelry always makes a great gift for all the women in your lives. In preparation for Diwali, people often decorate their homes with new furnishings and accessories, and artifacts are an added bonus to any beautiful new setting. Another integral part of Diwali celebrations is the fascinating floor art of “Rangoli”. Rangoli designs are colorful patterns traditionally made with rice flour and a medley of colors, and display India’s immensely beautiful culture. However these days, there are ready-made rangolis available which just need to be placed on the floor. The highlight of this dazzling festival of Diwali, is the fireworks. Firecrackers and sparklers illuminate complete cities during Diwali. These also make popular gift items during Diwali for children and adults alike.

A flower for every occasion

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Life gives us so many occasions to celebrate. Flowers always make a pleasant gift, and are sure to bring a smile on anyone’s face.
However it is important to consider which flowers to give for which occasion. For instance, birthday flowers are determined by the birth month.
There are different birth month flowers for every month of the year.
For January, the birthday flower is Carnation
February: Iris which represents winter colors
March – Daffodils which marks the begin of Spring
April – Daisy
May – Lily
June – Rose
July – Larkspur
August – Gladiolus
September – Aster
October – Marigold
November – Chrysanthemum
December – Poinsettia

Roses being the quintessential messengers of love, are the most popular anniversary, and engagement flowers.
Each anniversary year is associated with one kind of flower
1st  anniversary flowers: Red & White Roses which signify unity
5th anniversary flowers: Bonsai – stability
10th anniversary flowers: Pink Roses – happiness
20th anniversary flowers: Pink & White Roses – I love you forever
25th anniversary flowers: Silver Roses – love at first sight
30th anniversary flowers: White Roses – purity
40th anniversary flowers: Red Roses -  respect
50th anniversary flowers: Yellow Roses – joy and friendship
60th anniversary flowers: Orchids – love, beauty, and charm

Daisies and Lilies make for good condolence, and apology flowers. A medley of bright and colorful flowers make great “thank you” or “congratulations” flowers.

Flowers indeed speak louder than words, and help us convey our emotions beautifully. This tradition of sending flowers is being followed for centuries, and we hope it continues to be a significant part of our lives.