Great article on Wish lists!

Came across this great article verifying the purpose of a wish list!! I loved it. I extracted a few tidbits from the article.


Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Solve Your Gift Giving Headaches With Wish Lists And Gift Organizers
Writen by Titus Hoskins

Let's face it, not everyone likes buying gifts. Many people dread the idea of going out and finding appropriate gifts for the people on their list. For many it is a daunting task, no matter what the occasion or type of gifts you're choosing -- birthday gifts, wedding gifts, graduation gifts, corporate gifts, anniversary gifts, or the mother of all gifts: Christmas Gifts.

Gift-giving does come with a lot of pressures, Will the gift be suitable? Will the receiver like the gift? Is the gift appropriate for the occasion? Is the gift too expensive? Or too cheap?

Finding the right gift for a family member, a co-worker, a boss or a loved one can sometimes be a harrowing experience. One loaded with mishaps and pitfalls at every turn; it is not an easy or pleasant job in most cases. Choose the wrong gift and you can land yourself in a lot of hot water or cause embarrassment for all concerned.

The creation of a wish list can solve many of the problems of unwanted or duplicate gifts. It is an ideal solution and have become very popular just for that reason. It also takes a lot of stress off the gift-givers, assuring them their gift is appropriate and will be appreciated.

The idea of a wish list is carried over into another one of our special occasions: Christmas. Basically a simple 'Letter to Santa' is a child's wish list telling a parent what they want for Christmas or from Santa.

It is basically the same creature as the wedding registry, more or less. Basically, your child's Santa's wish list does solve your gift giving problem. Follow your child's wish list and you will certainly have a more Peaceful Holiday Season. Of course, prudent parents always limit the number of items, telling them even Santa has share out his gifts evenly with all the boys and girls!
For older children, one solution would be to use an online Wish List through a site like Amazon(Um- EXCUSE ME MKR MEMBERS - we have AMAZON) or other websites and have family members give a gift from this wish list. Amazon also has a handy online Gift Organizer that anyone can use to keep track of all your gift giving chores. Again, a simple solution to all your gift-giving woes and headaches.

For those running a business, large or small, finding appropriate gifts for all your employees can be a major task. Again, setting up some kind of wish list and letting your employees choose their own gift from an arranged list can solve many of the tricky issues of gift giving in the corporate world.

Regardless of who you're giving a gift to or the occasion, it is always a good practice to organize all your gift giving in some way. Whether it is making a registry gift list for the happy bride and groom, a Santa's list or letter for the excited child or an online wish list for an older teen or employee, organizing your gift giving process will solve a lot of your problems.

By using a simple wish list and a gift organizer you can take control of your gift giving and proceed in an orderly manner. These handy tools will be especially appreciated on hectic occasions like weddings and the Christmas Holidays. They make it easier for you to look forward to your next celebration or festive season without too much worry or stress. They put the joy back into gift giving.

P.S.
I love this guy who wrote this article(Titus Hoskins)!!! He is invited to my party anytime.