It’s that time of year when I get emails from my children’s schools like this:
Ah, yes, it’s the season of goodwill!
And if you’re like me, the thought of buying presents on top of everything else is, well, a bit much.
So here are 9 weird and wordy gift ideas to take some of the pain out of shopping.
(Or treat yourself like I have. Charity begins at home, right?)
1. For the passive aggressive 🙄
The ‘I can’t be responsible for what my face does when you talk’ mug.
Use with caution.
2. For the word nerds 🤓
Are you blutterbunged (utterly confounded or shocked) or groaking (longing for the food someone else is eating)? Susie Dent’s brilliant book An Emotional Dictionary: Real Words for How you Feel from Angst to Zwodder uncovers some of the most descriptive words we didn’t know we needed.
3. For the eternal emailer 💌
My book Email Attraction – Get What You Want Every Time You Hit Send is packed full of email tips and makes the perfect stocking filler. As the Financial Times said of it: ‘Completely rethink how you send out emails.’
4. For the energy savers 💡
Since my genius client recommended an electric blanket over the knees to keep warm while working at home, I haven’t looked back. No need for central heating and costs pennies to run.
5. For the not-so-green-fingered ☠️
Know a plant murderer like me?. Patch has a section on their website for ‘Almost un-killable’ plants – genius and perfect for brightening up desks everywhere.
6. For the overwhelmed entrepreneur 🤯
Running your own business can be hard, damn hard. Help the coach, entrepreneur or consultant in your life work with me 1:1 to boost their brand and win more business. Or treat yourself to one of my packages to make 2023 your best year yet.
7. For the wine (and word) connoisseurs 🍷
Give them a subscription to Words With Wine, who’ll send them a bottle of wine, tasting notes and a book each month or quarter. Sounds like my perfect night in…
8. For the dirty (no, not like that 😳)
Is your keyboard as shamefully filthy as mine? This weird dust cleaning gel gets the grime out of everything from your phone to your car vents.
9. For the dad jokers 😆
I’m partial to a good (or even bad pun). My favourite: ‘You should wear glasses while doing maths. It improves division.’ Live your best dad joke life with the wonderfully named game Punderdrome.
