On the nose of the holiday season, many probably "puzzle" what to give to relatives and friends. What to give to single people is not a question, but when it comes to family friends, you have to think. The “something for home” option is quite appropriate. In the article we will talk about what practical gifts are suitable for the kitchen.
Can I give dishes?
If you rely on the knowledge and superstition of our ancestors, it was impossible to bring forks and spoons in honor of the celebration, and the latter were long considered an excellent present, especially if it was not just a spoon, but painted or made of precious metal. But over time, the spoon was attributed to undesirable souvenirs, because they believed that if it was made with bad thoughts, then the house would have a problem with food. A spoon can be given only on the “first tooth” to the child, in other cases it is better to refrain from such a surprise.
As for the forks, they, like knives, needles and scissors, are associated with evil spirits, it is believed that she lives on sharp objects. Therefore, forks bring quarrels to the family.
If such items were handed to you, then do not rush to swear at the donor or throw them in the trash, just pay off the presentation, giving some penny, so it is believed that you will pay off from the evil spirit.
An excellent present can be:
- services
- kitchen sets;
- cups
- tureens;
- plates;
- mixers;
- aprons;
- various food processors.
These gifts are perfect for any celebration, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, New Year or even a wedding.
But it’s worth remembering that when buying such equipment, it is necessary to inspect the item for chips and other types of damage. It is believed that such cracks represent scandals.And if you present such a service to a person, then his life can radically change not for the better.
How to choose a food processor for a gift?
Everyone wants his surprise to be the most original and useful, so that the hostess will definitely like it. In this case, it is worth paying attention to the presence of such utensils in people, they definitely do not need the second exact same unit. When choosing this unit, focus on its functionality and pay attention to:
- power (the higher the power, the less time it takes to cook);
- additional nozzles (on their quantity and quality, here already focus on your budget and the price-quality ratio);
- bowl capacity (we draw your attention that the working volume of the bowl is less).
Creative gift
If you have definitely decided that the present for the kitchen must be creative, but consider the dishes too banal, you may recall that the best gift is a handmade one. What can you do with your own hands for the kitchen?
- Hot stand from jute or tight rope, which can be a great addition to the interior.
- Kitchen organizer (stand for knives, forks, cans, boards), for its manufacture you can use a variety of materials - thick cardboard, wooden boxes, tin cans and much more.
- Topiary. Flowers and trees have always been a decoration of any home, but there is not always time and desire to look after them, then such a surprise will appeal to the birthday boy. Topiary - a small tree made by yourself for interior decoration.
- Tray. You might think, what’s unusual here, you can buy a tray everywhere. But what if it is made more universal and unusual? For example, a board-tray will save space in the kitchen and perform 2 functions at once.
- Much more using a variety of materials: toothpicks, stones, wine corks and even pasta.
How to give?
When you have decided on a gift, purchased it or made it yourself, you need to figure out how to hand it in. It must be remembered that "they are met by clothes." You can take the present to those specializing in gift wrapping or do it yourself using wrapping paper, foil or just a beautiful cardboard bag.
If you want to effectively present, you can come up with various quests to unpack the prize.
In addition to the gift wrapping made of foil, on which a photo of the hero of the occasion was glued, you can come up with tasks where you hid the gift, and in order to find it, you need to solve the riddle and complete the task. But it is worth remembering that if the person who accepts the gift is not a fan of such events, then it is worth coming up with something else so as not to spoil the holiday and relations with each other.
If you have a handmade gift, then try not to use banal gift wraps, but, for example, put the board-tray in a beautiful package and tie helium balls to it. When choosing balls, it’s worth considering the identity you are going for and the interests of a particular person. If you decide to give an apron, then the unmarried girl will be creatively presented on her birthday if she takes it off from the donor herself.
Souvenirs for the kitchen can be arranged in a composition, for example, from kitchen towels you can form swans and pack them in a box, showing all your imagination. People who know how to work with origami can make more complex shapes. Engage in creativity for your pleasure, and then your homemade souvenir will be the most original and interesting.
If the hero of the occasion is superstitious, then he does not need to present sharp objects - this can ruin the holiday. When choosing dishes, remember that you need to check for integrity. If your gift will be made with your own hands, then try to make it look presentable. And remember that the pattern (if any), like gift wrapping, must be appropriate for the celebration.
See how to make and present a gift for the kitchen in the video below.