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•3:08 PM
By Jeff Smith

If you have a friend who is celebrating the anniversary of their birth, birthday gifts are an excellent way to send your well wishes for the special day. When choosing presents, you should keep in mind personal likes and dislikes. In addition, your selection should be age appropriate.

When purchasing a toy for a child, make sure that you take into consideration the age of the child. Many toys available today will offer suggested ages for the toy. While you may be tempered to buy a toy that is suggested for an older child because little Sally is exceptionally bright, those older toys may have small parts that are a choking hazard for a younger child. In addition, the child may not have the motor skills that are needed to handle such small parts.

Teen birthdays can be very difficult. Selecting an appropriate present can be very trying if it has been a few years since you were a teen. Music is often a popular choice, if you know what the teen likes. Tastes can change quickly in both music and in clothing. This month's styles may be yesterdays news next week. Teens that are not working often appreciate cash instead of some other item.

It can be almost as difficult to buy a gift for a tween as it is for a teen. Tweens are children who are eleven to twelve. They are not yet teens but presents appropriate for younger children will not do. These children do not want to be treated like a younger child so avoid toys that are too young for the child.

When selecting an item to be given to an adult, the better you know the person, the easier it is to select the gift that is appropriate. Many times you do not have to spend a lot of money to find something that is very thoughtful. These items show how well you know a person and can be related to a hobby or other interest.

If you just cannot select a present, many people appreciate a gift card or gift certificate. This gives the person some freedom in selecting their own gift. Older adults will often appreciate a gift card for groceries or other necessities that give them some relief from a tight budget.

Always ask for a gift receipt to be wrapped in the package. The receipt does not show the price of the item or other items purchased at the same time, but still allows the recipient to return a gift when there are duplicates or other problems with the gift. Most gift givers would much rather a gift be exchanged instead of it sitting at the bottom of a closet never used. The receipt allows the person to make an exchange if you totally miss the mark in choosing the gift.

Birthday gifts make a great way to show one's love and appreciation for another. Presents need not be expensive and may be made by hand. The gift you choose should be age appropriate but should also show that you understand both the taste and style of the recipient of the gift.

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