THE ART OF GIVING THOUGHTFUL GIFTS

Thoughtful gifts 🎁

 

Gift giving is a timeless tradition that has existed for thousands of years. Gift giving creates connections, promotes joy, and shows thoughtfulness. The earliest gifts were amulets and magical objects , given for protection or as a gesture of friendship and good wishes. The oldest date back to the Early Bronze Age (circa 3000 BC).

 

Friendships, good wishes and protection - perhaps intentions that have been carried forward to our time? It seems like it has never been more important to choose gifts with care. Climate, stressed mental health, overconsumption, Fast Fashion mean that thoughtfulness and consideration are good to have when giving gifts.

 

If you would like to be a thoughtful gift giver, you might consider:

 

✔ The meaning of the gift – Is it something that can be used and appreciated for a long time?

✔ Quality and durability – Is it a gift that can be passed down? 


✔ Material selection – Is it a natural and safe material? 


✔ Versatility – Can the gift be used by multiple age groups or for multiple things?

 

By the way... do you know these famous and truly thoughtful gifts? 🎁

 

·           Winnie-the-Pooh teddy bear 🧸 
AA Milne gave his son a teddy bear that later became the inspiration for the beloved character Winnie the Pooh. A simple gift, but one that has touched millions of people around the world.

 

·           The Little Prince script 📖 
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote The Little Prince as a gift for a friend. A simple but profound gift that has since become one of the most read books in the world.

 

·           Nelson Mandela's handwritten poem 📜 
While in prison, Mandela gave a fellow prisoner a handwritten copy of the poem Invictus – a symbol of strength and courage.

 

·           Frida Kahlo's love letters 💌 
Frida Kahlo gave small, deeply personal letters to her husband Diego Rivera. Simple but touching gift-giving that transcends the boundaries of time.

 

·           Beethoven's "Für Elise" 🎼 
Beethoven composed Für Elise as a gift for a woman, and it became one of the most famous pieces of music in the world.

 

Today they are priceless objects, but when they were given, it wasn't the size or the value – but the thought and meaning behind it. I hope I am a reasonably thoughtful gift giver myself, which is certainly easiest if you know the recipient well. I often find that if you include a handwritten personal and meaningful message, the gift becomes significantly more meaningful.

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Gifts that last for generations

 

Instead of choosing gifts that quickly lose their value, we can focus on quality and durability. Wooden building sets are an ideal gift that combines creative play, learning and a long life.

 

When choosing a gift, we think WoodMee® is a thoughtful choice:

🌿 Wooden toys bring nature closer to us. 


✅ It is free of harmful chemicals 


🌍 Environmentally friendly choice – especially if the wood is not from endangered species. 


⏳ Durable and long-lasting – it can be passed down from generation to generation.

 

Now WoodMee® is made of Cherry wood – we think that is a beautiful and responsible choice 🌸 Cherry wood has been a symbol of love, renewal and beauty in many cultures. WoodMee® wooden building sets are made of cherry wood because it:

 

✨ Is strong and durable - perfect for wooden construction sets. 


🦠 Has natural antibacterial properties. 


🎨 Aging beautifully and developing a deeper color over time.

 

When you choose educational toys, you're not just giving a gift - you're giving a creative experience where children and adults can explore, build and create together. A creative wooden building set is a gift that lasts, inspires and keeps on giving.

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The gift that keeps on giving 🎁

 

A thoughtful gift is more than just a thing – it carries a story, a thought and a feeling. When you give a gift, you create an experience that can be remembered and cherished for many years. A timeless gift is not just something you own – it is something you live with and pass on or inherit.

WoodMee® wishes you happy gift giving

Best regards

Jesper, WoodMee®