Priya

Priya Mehta is from Mumbai, India, who has carved a niche in event planning. With over 15 years of experience, she's renowned for her expertise in a diverse range of events. Alongside her professional pursuits, Priya is passionate about dancing, yoga, and exploring culinary delights.

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Birthday Gifts for a Wife

A birthday gift for a wife works when you ask what she wants and give that. Skip a jewelry, kitchen or fragrance list chosen only because she is your wife.

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Birthday Gifts at Sephora

A birthday gift from Sephora works when they already shop there and asked for something from that shop. Skip a set or fragrance list chosen only because the box says Sephora.

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40th Birthday Gifts

A 40th birthday gift works when you ask what they want and give that. Skip a foodie, funny or milestone list chosen only because of the number on the cake.

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Birthday Gifts for Every Age

A birthday gift at any age works when you ask what this person wants and give that. Skip boxed assortments or extras chosen only because of their age.

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Birthday Gifts from Ulta

A birthday gift from Ulta works only if they already shop there. Buy the item they named, or a shop card for that store. Skip a trend list and unchecked member perks.

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Sweet 16 Gifts

A sweet 16 gift works when you ask what she wants and give that, or plan time she actually wants. Skip cameras, makeup or tech chosen only because the number is 16.

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Birthday Gifts for a Sister

A birthday gift for a sister works when you ask what she wants and give that. Skip a fragrance or matching-set list chosen only because she is your sister.

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Birthday Gifts for a Mother-in-Law

A birthday gift for a mother-in-law works when you ask what she wants, check with your partner, and give that or help toward it. Skip jewelry or a spa kit you guessed at.

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Father's Day Gifts for a New Dad

A first Father's Day gift works best when it celebrates his new role and makes life with a baby a little easier: a keepsake of the early months, practical help, time to rest, or something that is clearly just for him.

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What to Write in a Mother's Day Card, With Gift Pairings

The most heartfelt part of a Mother’s Day gift is usually what you write with it. A specific memory, something she taught you, and a plain “thank you” say more than any product.

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Father's Day Experience Gifts by Interest

An experience makes a good Father’s Day gift for a dad who enjoys doing things more than owning them. Match tickets, a class, a tour or a day trip will give him a memory and usually time with you. Book a date that works for him, or give a voucher he can use when it suits.

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Father's Day Gifts for a Godfather

A Father's Day gift for a godfather works when it recognizes a role he chose. A card that says what he means to the child, time spent together, or a small gift tied to something he already enjoys are all good starting points.

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First Mother's Day Gift Ideas for a New Mom

A first Mother’s Day gift works best when it celebrates her new role and makes life with a baby a little easier.

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Mother's Day Gifts for Your Daughter Who Is a Mom

When your daughter becomes a mother, Mother’s Day becomes a chance to celebrate her in a new role.

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Mother's Day Gifts for Expectant Mothers

A good Mother’s Day gift for an expectant mother celebrates her, not just the baby on the way.

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Mother's Day Gift Baskets: Themes and How to Build One

A Mother’s Day gift basket works best with one clear theme built around what she enjoys: a coffee morning, a garden afternoon, a night in, or a baking day.

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Mother's Day Jewelry: How to Choose a Gift for Mom

Jewelry makes a lasting Mother’s Day gift when it matches what she already wears. Look at her jewelry for a week before you buy: gold or silver, delicate or bold, earrings or necklaces.

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Baby Shower Game Prizes

Baby shower game prizes work when you ask the host what guests should win and buy that. Skip a prize list chosen by price, and skip treating prizes as a gift for the parents.

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Baby Shower Gifts for the Mom-to-Be

A baby shower gift for the mom-to-be works when you ask what she wants for herself, not only more baby gear. Skip a list of bags, monitors and clothes she did not request.

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Diwali Gifts for Neighbours

A Diwali gift for a neighbour works when it is modest and easy to receive: labeled food they welcomed, or a note. Do not assume they mark the day the same way you do.

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A More Expensive Baby Shower Gift

A more expensive baby shower gift only belongs if they asked for that item, or for help toward it. Skip a designer catalog chosen to impress.

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Practical Baby Shower Gifts

A practical baby shower gift works when you give the useful item they asked for, or help toward it. Skip a decorative object they will not use.

Christening Gift Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Baptism Gift

Discover the joy of finding the perfect christening gift, from traditional keepsakes to modern inspirations!

Best Retirement Gift Ideas to Compare by Type

Discover the best retirement gift ideas, from personalized items to experience-based gifts, and celebrate in style!

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Diwali Gifts for Family Members

A Diwali gift for a family member works when you ask that person what they want and compare notes with anyone else who is shopping, so you are not opening the same object twice.

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Christening Gifts for a Godchild

A christening gift for your godchild should match what the parents said would help.

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How to Choose a Diwali Gift

A Diwali gift works when you ask how they mark the day, then choose something they will use or food they can share, plus a note. Skip religious objects they did not request.

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How to Choose a Graduation Gift

A graduation gift works when it fits what comes next: a tool for a new job or more school, a letter, help toward a plan they named, or an experience you can keep. Ask about the next chapter before you shop.

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Diwali Gifts for Your Boyfriend

A Diwali gift for your boyfriend works when you ask what he wants: the item he named, a dated plan, or a letter. Skip a festive extra or gadget you guessed at.

Elegant Cash Wedding Gifts: How to Give Money Tastefully

Monetary wedding gifts offer couples the elegance, flexibility, and freedom to allocate funds towards their most meaningful aspirations, such as a new home, dream honeymoon, or paying off debt, ensuring a memorable beginning to their shared journey.

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Diwali Hostess Gift Ideas

A Diwali hostess gift should reduce work: food they can share, or the thing they asked you to bring. Ask about the kitchen before you guess, and skip ritual objects they did not request.

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Retirement Gifts for a Best Friend

A retirement gift for a best friend works when you ask what they want next and give that, or plan time you will actually keep. Skip a spa package they did not request.

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How to Wrap a Wedding Gift

Wrapping a wedding gift works when the parcel can travel, they can tell who sent it, and the wrapping does not matter more than what they asked for. A plain wrap and a clear note are enough.

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Diwali Gifts for Friends

A Diwali gift for a friend works when you ask what they want: something they will use, or time you will spend together. Skip a festive extra they did not ask for.

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Traditional Wedding Gifts

A traditional wedding gift works when you follow their registry or help toward something they named. Skip china, crystal or kitchenware they did not ask for.

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Wedding Gifts from Grandparents

A wedding gift from grandparents works when you ask what the couple wants, or follow their list, and give that. Add a name, date or family object only if they asked.

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Wedding Gifts in Las Vegas

A wedding gift in Las Vegas works when you follow the couple’s list and skip a large object they would have to take home. A show or meal only belongs if they asked for it.

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Wedding Gifts for a Sister

A wedding gift for a sister works when you ask what she wants, use the registry if there is one, or help toward something she named. Skip a sentimental object she did not request.

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Wedding Gift Etiquette

Wedding gift etiquette is simpler than a long list of rules: follow the registry or whatever they posted, and give what you can. Skip invented figures, deadlines and stock phrases.

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Wedding Gifts for Friends

A wedding gift for friends works when you follow their registry or help toward something they named. Skip a sentimental object chosen only because you are close.

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Wedding Thank-You Gifts

A wedding thank-you gift for guests works when you give something they will actually use, or a note. Skip a price-tier catalog and favors nobody asked to take home.

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Diwali Gifts for Employees

A Diwali gift for employees should follow workplace rules: a modest, consistent token or a note. Do not assume everyone on the team marks the day, and skip religious objects as a default.

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Handmade Kwanzaa Gifts From Makers

A handmade Kwanzaa gift from a maker works when you follow work they already like, read the order cutoff, and add a note. This is different from making the gift yourself.

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How to Build a Lunar New Year Gift Basket

A Lunar New Year gift basket is a simple way to bring something for the whole household when you visit. Fill it with fruit, sweets and tea. Count the items so they come in pairs or eights, never fours.

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Retirement Party Gift Ideas

A retirement party gift works when you ask what they want, join a group present if there is one, and skip something they have to carry home after the gathering.

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Engagement Gifts

An engagement gift works when you ask what the couple wants, or follow a list they posted, and give that. Skip a kitchen or keepsake list chosen only because they just got engaged.

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Engagement Gifts for a Couple

An engagement gift for a couple works when you follow what they asked for, or help toward something they named. Skip a keepsake chosen because they just got engaged.

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Engagement Anniversary Gifts for a Wife

An engagement anniversary gift for a wife works when you ask what she wants and give that, or plan time together she actually wants. Skip a surprise chosen to recreate a proposal.

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Engagement Presents for a Couple

An engagement present for a couple works when you ask what they want, use a registry if they have one, or help toward something they named. Skip a default ring or a guess.

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Chinese New Year Gifts: What to Give and What to Avoid

A good Chinese New Year gift depends on who it’s for and avoids a few things that carry unlucky meanings. Red envelopes for children, fruit or sweets for the household and tea for a tea lover are all safe choices.

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Valentine’s Gifts for a New Boyfriend

A first Valentine’s Day with someone new has one real risk: giving something that feels bigger than the relationship. The safest good gift is small, specific to him, and easy to receive.

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Diwali Gifts a Family Can Share

A shared Diwali gift for a family works when you choose one thing the household will use together — a meal, a game or a dated plan — instead of a pile of small objects no one asked for.

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Baby Gifts for a Second Child

A gift for a second child works when you ask what this family still needs. Skip a duplicate of what they kept from the first child, and skip claims about how the children will get along.

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Traditional Chinese New Year Gifts and How to Give Them

Traditional Chinese New Year gifts are simple: red envelopes with money, fruit, sweets and tea. What makes them feel right is how you give them.

How To Ask For Money Instead Of Gifts For Your Wedding

Wondering how to ask for money instead of gifts for your wedding? We’ve got all the best ideas including poems and simple wording for invitations right here.

Unique Perspective: Dads Need a Push Present

Thinking about getting a push present for your husband? Yes, they’re really a thing now! You’ll find out all about push presents for dad as well as some great push gift ideas for dad right here.

Unique Inspiration for a Push Present

Looking for a gift for your wife after giving birth? You’ll find all of the best push present ideas right here in this handy gift guide. From simple to luxurious, there’s a gift idea for every new mom.

The Ultimate Etiquette Guide for Push Present

Wondering about push presents? Discover all there is to know about push presents including the history of push presents and when to give a push present in this informative guide to push present etiquette.

Gift Guide Etiquette for a Wedding Registry

Planning a wedding? Wondering how many gifts to put on your wedding gift registry? These guidelines will help you figure out how many gifts to include.

Baby Naming Ceremony: The Best Wishes And Quotes

Find all the best baby naming ceremony wishes and quotes that you can use for a message in a baby naming day card or just as part of the ceremony.

What To Write In A Birthday Card For Your Mom

Your mom’s birthday is coming up. You’ve bought her a gift, but now you need to think of the perfect thing to say inside her birthday card. It’s a tough one, but you want to get it right, after al…

Nice Way To Say ‘No Gifts’

You’re planning your party or maybe even your wedding, but you really don’t want to receive any gifts, after all, you already have everything you need. But, well meaning friends and family sometimes feel obliged to give you a gift anyway. So, what’s a nice way to say ‘no gifts’ to the people invited to your party or celebration? Below you will find some phrases you can use or add to your invitations so that people get the message that they are not required to bring a gift to your celebration. Nice Ways To Say “No Gifts” Your presence is the only gift we need. The only gift we need is your company. Gift us only with the honor of your presence. We only need your presence, not your presents! No gifts, please. Your presence is present enough – we can’t wait to celebrate with you! No gifts please – we just want to celebrate with you. Please bring only your company, your appetite, and your dancing shoes! Your presence is our gift – no gifts, please. Your good wishes are the only gifts we need. No Gifts Poem If you like to use a bit of rhyme, to get …

What To Say When Giving A Gift

Giving a gift can be difficult. The recipient may not like it, you might say the wrong thing, or they might think it’s just not worth the price tag. It’s overwhelming enough trying to…

Gift Receiving Etiquette: How To Respond To A Gift The Right Way

Giving gifts is obviously a common thing to do on holidays, special events, or birthday parties, and sometimes even regular days – like ‘just because’ gifts. Giving a gift to someone is a good way to show that you love and appreciate them or to mark an occasion or special event, like birthdays and anniversaries. As a gift giver you should give gifts from a place of love, without any expectation of reciprocation or need for huge statements of gratitude. But, what should you do as the gift receiver? What is the etiquette around receiving gifts? Here we’ll explore gift receiving etiquette and the correct way to respond when someone presents you with a gift. There are many ways to respond to someone’s kindness. Gift receiving etiquette and manners are essential in maintaining social relationships and in establishing more connections with family and friends. Different people and cultures have different traditions for gift giving and gift-receiving etiquette, so, if you’re dealing with someone from a different culture to yours, you might want to learn more about how gifts are given and received in their culture before giving or receiving a gift from them. That being said, no matter what the …

Housewarming Gifts For Young Adults

If you know some young people who have just moved into their first home you might be struggling to come up with an idea for a housewarming gift for them. You’re in luck because buying housewarming…

Good Gifts To Get Your Best Friend

When it comes to choosing a gift for your best friend it can be hard to suggest gifts that will be liked by every BFF out there. Best friends come in all shapes and sizes – each one is unique and special in their own way. As your best friend’s bestie, you no doubt have a good idea as to whether you should be looking for gifts for readers, gifts for wine lovers, or gifts for cat lovers – you know what makes your BFF tick. But, if you’re looking for a gift that tells your best friend just how special they are and what their friendship means to you, then our list of ideas for gifts for best friends can help. Whether it’s for Christmas or a birthday or any other special occasion, if you’re looking for a good gift to get for your best friend, you’ve come to the right place. This list of ideas has been put together especially for BFF’s! These are not gifts just for work colleagues or acquaintances – these are gifts that recognise the special bond between best friends and are perfect for celebrating that special relationship. So, without further ado, here’s our list of …

Gifts Ideas For the Baker in your Life

If there’s someone in your life who loves to bake, lucky you! No doubt you’ve been given ample opportunity to taste some offerings from their baking habit! Of course you’ll want to foster and encourage their hobby – it’s a win-win situation for all! So, what sort of gifts might you buy for the baker in your life? Check out our gifts for bakers guide below for heaps of fun baking themed gifts. Best Gifts For Bakers 1. Fun spatulas! Every baker no doubt already has dozens of spatulas in their baking arsenal, but these are just that bit more fun! 2. An apron – it may seem cliched, and they may already have one, but apron’s really are quite useful in keeping your clothes clean in the kitchen. Aprons with pockets are even more useful, add a fun baking slogan and you’ve found yourself a winning gift for the baker in your life! 3. If it’s bread your baker likes to bake – or maybe you’d like to encourage them to start(!) – a sourdough starter kit could be just the ticket! 4. Cooling racks! Every good baker needs a good sturdy cooling rack to cool all those cookies, …