theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 68 DINING OUT HEALTH & WELLNESS Our Board Certified Ophthalmologists treat: • Cataracts • Glaucoma • Diabetic Eye Disease • Macular Degeneration • Routine Eye Exam’s • Premium Lens Implant Surgery • Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery including Botox • Complete Line of Contact Lenses I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU! Celebrating over 50 years of service! 65 Mountain Blvd. Ext., Warren, NJ 07059 In the Warren Medical Center Across from the ACME (732) 356-6200 www.The-Eye-Center.com John F. Lane, M.D. Matthew B. Gewirtz, M.D. Debra A. Firestone, M.D. Susan R. Carter, M.D. Justin Schaefers, O.D. Arthur L. Siegel, O.D. Linda Zhang, M.D. - With the holidays right around the corner, one big thing crosses many people’s minds. No matter what you may celebrate, gift giving is an important part of this time of year. One of the hardest questions, and even one that gets me sometimes, is, “What gift to get?”. After all, you want to get a gift that people are going to like and use, but not something they already have. Here are some tips I have picked up from the trials and errors of my gift giving experience. I like to start by thinking about the person’s age. Get more specific than a kid or an adult. For example, if you are getting a gift for a kid, are they a toddler, or are they a teenager? You can usually stop there if you do not know the person really well. From this information, you can get a gift that they might really use in their daily life. This strategy is also good for a Pollyanna or White Elephant, when you may not know exactly who is getting your gift. For example, once my friends and I were doing a gift exchange. I got a gift with different colored pens and highlighters that I might use in school. If you know the person well, you might want to dig a little deeper and get something more personal. Another good thing to think about are things that you already have. I do not mean re-gifting here. What I mean is that you may have something that someone else may like. For example, I have a logic game that I really like. One of my friends also likes logic puzzles. As soon as I got the game, I thought of this friend immediately. So, when their birthday came around, I got them the same game, already knowing they would appreciate it and enjoy it. Next, a good idea might be to think about their hobbies. You can get something that goes in that category. One of my friends likes baking, so I got them a baking gift. I also think about what situations the person may be in. Like one of my friends was redoing their room, so I got them a decoration they could put in their newly renovated space. One mistake often times is to ask what they want. While this ensures they will like the gift, it can lead to problems. You see, one of my friends told my friend group about something they really wanted. Then two of my friends found out they both got her the same gift! Instead, use their ideas as inspiration rather than buying that item alone (maybe check with the other friend if they decided to buy it) or you could split the gift from both of you. Then you could even add in a little something extra since it’s from two people. Gift giving can be so much fun, and something you can do not only this time of year, but any time of the year. I hope this advice helps you find the perfect gifts for everyone this holiday season and beyond! Gotta Get a Gift? By Riya Ramani Happy Holidays!
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