Its been said, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Whoever coined this phrase obviously was a man and lived before the women’s rights movement. We love food just as much as men! That being said, sending food brings comfort and pleasure to both sexes. Goldbelly.com is filled with famous foods from different regions of the country. Send a piece of home to someone who can’t be there, or a piece of cake.

With the help of pop stars and boy bands in the ‘90s, mix CDs had become a tool for gifting soulful communication. Although you may not have the actual CD anymore, gifted playlists become engraved in our minds and hearts. This year, create a digital playlist, and attach images, capturing a special bond.

A homemade wellness basket is an ideal gift to boost spirits and collagen. However, skincare and beauty products can quickly add up. Design a basket as similarly to a floral centerpiece. Like a floral arrangement, it’s financially smarter to use less costly flowers as fillers, and highlight the more expensive ones. Buy one item, and build your package around it to create a theme. Look for a silk sleeping mask to encourage rest and relaxation, and ask for complimentary samples the next time you replenish your skincare and makeup products. Samples are a fun way to try and discover our skin’s needs.

Unfortunately this season we cannot toast a glass of wine with friends and family, but instead of toasting, try tasting. Send someone a bottle of wine and host a wine tasting party. Take it one step further and send a homemade charcuterie board with their initials engraved, making a memorable night and gift.

We all have a unique skillset our friends and family recognize. If your expertise lies in social media, give the gift of a digital makeover. Love to cook, and know someone who wishes they could? Turn them into your sous chef and educate while eating. Work in finance; propose a plan to build an investment portfolio with monetary rewards. Are you good with space and interior design? Use their home to demonstrate a before and after. Let your mastery help their home free up space and money.