Gift-giving is an integral part of life. Be it birthdays, Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or Christmas, the ritual repeats annually. However, the perennial challenge remains – what to buy. Today, we're letting you in on a little secret…
We’ve got more than 12 000 retailers in our bsmart retail network where you can shop to your heart’s content while earning a cashback! We’re sure you’ll find something for everyone!
So first off, what makes a good gift? Ask yourself: Is it thoughtful, is it useful, and is it novel? If you’ve answered yes to any of these, you have a winner. You might notice that we didn’t mention anything about the price tag. Well, that’s because the price has nothing to do with how good a gift you’re giving. You can even make it yourself!
Make it yourself options
Let’s face it, buying gifts for your loved ones can really add up and become expensive. We don’t know about you, but some homemade cookies, a batch of creamy fudge, or a do it yourself drinks kit sound like a good gift! So here are a few ideas you can give a try:
- Sweet or savoury treats is a great option. Bake or prepare a snack you know the person will love and put it in a simple brown paper bag or reuse a box or empty glass jar and tie some beautiful string around it. Voila!
- Body scrubs are really easy, inexpensive and fun to make. Click HERE for some heavenly recipes.
- Have a few remnants of candles left? Melt them all together in a pretty jar (make sure it is suitable to be used close to heat) and tie a ribbon around it. You can even add a sweet note or create your own label. No one else would be able to say they have this brand of candle!
- Try your hand at a craft. Potato paint a dishtowel. Knit a scatter cushion cover or knee blanket. Or crochet a trinket holder or pot plant cover for the plant lover in your life. Your time and effort will not be in vain!
There are so many ideas on the internet. Get searching and be creative!
Where to shop
If you’re thinking of buying your loved ones something sweet or some of their favourite snacks, these stores will have everything you need:
Shoprite | OK Foods | Checkers | Pick n Pay | Woolworths | Spar | Food Lovers Market
Do you have a DIY pro in your midst? Or perhaps you’re looking for a gift for someone who loves prettying their home. We’ve got a whole host of retailers that can help in this department:
Pep Home | Ok Furniture | Woolworths | Game | Builders Warehouse and more …
We all have one or two family members that are always dressed to the nines. Or perhaps gramps is in desperate need of some new shirts. Whether they are fashionistas or commit regular faux pas, everyone needs some news thread:
Everyone loves smelling nice and looking good. So why not head to some of our health and beauty retailers to find the perfect fragrance:
Clicks | Woolworths | Mullers Optometry | Dischem | Torga Optical | Medi Rite Pharmacy and more …
Spend smart for special occasions
Special occasions don't have to revolve around the grandest or most expensive gifts. Often, investing thought and consideration into a gift can carry far more meaning for the recipient than its monetary value.
If you are going to be spending some money, be sure to bsmart about it! Use your bsmart card at our retail network and add to you cashback bonus. And remember to use those loyalty cards as well while earning your cashback bonus! The savings really do add up when you use all the bsmart tools at your disposal.