Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Giving without Gifts
So how have You been? At Cupidlsgift It has been a slow enjoyable mid year....Personal anniversary orders and birthday orders...all exciting and not stressful.
Back to the Topic of this post....GIVING WITHOUT GIFTS...
This is a unique type of offer that lasts in both the minds of the giver and the recipient..Several times in your life, You might have been confused on what to give a person...Confusion which stems from being broke or ignorance of what that person would appreciate.
These are a few ways of GIVING WITHOUT GIFTS
1. Arranging a day indoors with this person...basically going through the person's day with him..Helping with Chores,Discussing ,Laughing
2.Clear your Schedule and take a drive around town with her..Stopping at Favorite spots,window shopping....You would enjoy this
3.You could take him/her to a novel reading taking place within that period....If the person is into books
4.You Could arrange an inhouse picnic with the recipients favorite junk/drinks and have a good time gisting/watching series :)
5.Arrange a visit with the person to an orphanage/hospital and take some items to them and try to have fun there,hearing their stories and seeing the smile on their faces when they see You.
6.Go out to a Beach with edible stuff and have a perfect bonding/meditation/discussion time and finally FUN with the waves.
More Tips Later....Have Fun and Live Life with Love Always...
You could suggest ways to Give without GIFTS too
Cheers
Monday, 12 July 2010
Your Treat
so take this as my treat suggestions to myself but You can decide to help youself to o some of this "ways to treat yourself".
Some of Us spend between 50,000 naira and 100,000 naira annually on buying gifts for family and friends and then on our birthdays we spend money organising for thios same group of people to have fun with Us....So Let Us fly solo this time or invite friends if You must....
1.
Splurge on bodycare
buy a perfume u would be proud of not manageable)
2.Book yourself into a hotel (you must be a social person to take this route if not....you would feel lonely)
it could be a day or a weekend just make sure the hotel has activities like LIVE BAND,Gym Classes
3. Book a Spa Date
You have been waiting for a gift like this and its midyear and nothing yet then...Do it yourself....Get a massage and a pedicure....This combination would surely make You think easier and help remove that default frown on your face...lol
4. Celebrate Anything.......I mean book a cake...call friends to come over with anything...drinks...small chops..gist......relaxxxx
5.Go for your a musical concert
stop procastinating......The ticket would not make you broke forever.....Just do it.
I would post more tips with your suggestions and some more of mine......
p.s Choose the one that most suits your lifestyle or budget but if You know your lifestyle needs some action......STEP OUTSIDE YOUR TINY BOX.......
Feedback on this post would be appreciated
Friday, 2 July 2010
your turn!!!!
Its been a while...
This month marks the beginning of a new half year and the good thing about july is that u can set new goals for yourself and forget or try to forget the bad happenings.
If you have been good,I think u deserve a treat.
If nobody thinks u deserve it,no problem.
Do something for yourself.
We are putting together a list of self treats for you.
Let's spoil ourselves this time
There is going to be something for every budget and u could use our ideas to create ur self treat and later on share ur story on our blog.:)
Suggestions are welcome....
Watch this space
Cheers
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
Daddy Matters
Daddy Matters could mean
Daddy and his wahala
or Daddy's To do list
or Daddy really matters to me
Sorry o.today..THERE IS NO HATING ON DADS for any reason
whether it is the numerous errands or late allowance deposit or battles...No hating today.
We are focusing on reasons to love our Dads for all that they are to Us.
Dads most of the time get the second hug (mum gets the first ) .They complain but We don't Listen....Not fair
Some of Us can afford to forget daddy's birthday thinking "It does not matter to him why should I bother then."..Dad would never hold You to ransom. would He?
Mum knows all the blackmail lines, Dad's lines don't work unfortunately....LMAO
We are holding You to ransom now.....Let Us appreciate DADS this fathers' day JUNE 20TH 2010.
Dads are the reason why we are here and even if most of the times they don't show it.They care
Don't You think Dad deserves a treat this Fathers' Day? Your answer does not matter here :)
These are some of our Ideas for Fathers' day 2010
hobby themed gift boxes, (tennis, golf, reading)
Daddy's Wine basket,
Dad's 'Gentleman' Spa date
Fathers' Day themed cupcakes.. ..
Fruit Basket
Polo shirts
Dad'S customised Audio Cd selection (You tell us his fav artistes and we get him the original cds)
Dads Accessories
We would provide an interseting array of gifts for dad, from a bag of father's day tokens to Pierre Cardin Set of a Tie and a pair of cufflinks.
Nuts and a variety of baked goodies would also be made available.
A more detailed post about the pricing and contents of packages would be posted soon.
Let Us help you make FATHERS' DAY 2010 worth remembering.......
give us a call today
Remember we are only a mail/tweet away
Our twitter id is @Cupidsgift
Feel free to send Your suggestions and You may just get a discount when You order *wink*
Thursday, 13 May 2010
For the Brand New Couple
Hope life has been fair to Y'all while we Were away.
This post has been sitting in my brain for awhile,
I have written it on paper,lost the paper,drafted on word (did not save that) OOPS!!!
So let me just type it straight from my grey matter...or what do u think?
So back to the matter at hand....GIFTS FOR THE NEW COUPLE
P.S Your ideas are welcome too
We would list the gifts out and try to explain why it is a good gift and what sort of couple it would suit.
1. A good quality JUICER
WHY? Because while everyone is purchasing blenders(basic), You can be assured that your Juicer would not be given out at the next wedding the couple is attending.
FOR? The health conscious young/middle age couple
DOWNSIDE: They may not use it if the model is complex.
If you can not understand the manual please don't buy it.
Oga and Madam don't want to spend their honeymoon decoding your juicer manual.:)
2. A set of WONDERFUL PILLOWS (THE FLUFFIER, THE BETTER) COULD BE THROW PILLOWS
WHY? NOBODY WOULD GIVE THEM PILLOWS.After months of preparation,their heads deserve to rest on a set of nice fluffy pillows not orthopaedic pillows o(except u have foreseen the backache the groom would get after the honeymoon :) lol)...You should be close to them to give them this gift cos as for me.I would not use a set of pillows given to me by a random acquintance.
FOR? Any Couple. The more pillows available the better.
DOWNSIDE: They may not use for the fear of seeing strangers in their dreams.You must get a nice classy set not the basic ***** foam pillows(those ones are too hard)
3.A beautiful set of cutlery
WHY? Cutleries always get stolen or missing.There is always a time when the bride would have to entertain a crowd and a 24 piece set would not be sufficient.
FOR? Any Couple for the Bride's Use
DOWNSIDE: IF it is cheap, it might rust before they get to use it so Please buy a good quality set and look out for stainless steel if You can't buy Silver.
4. A SPA VOUCHER FOR COUPLE'S MASSAGE
WHY? If u have planned a wedding You would know that after the high You feel before the and during the wedding,You feel drained the next day and You just want to sleep for months....ZZzzzzzzz. This gift of a massage can help the couple bond and relax after throwing a good party.
FOR? A Hip Couple. Conservative couples would not appreciate this unfortunately...
DOWNSIDE: Same as Above
5. A good quality food processor
Why? Also a step ahead of the basic blender.A food processor helps the new bride with her kitchen duties and gives the couple more time together.Most importantly,The bride's food creativity is given a drive.
FOR? A Couple that consists of a kitchen loving BRide
DOWNSIDE: COMPLEX MANUALS would kill the excitement. Couple most be in tune with technology
6. A Pemium Wine Basket for the New Couple
Why? Good conversation and relaxation for the couple.the perks are...friends and family may get in on the fun if You pop in to visit the newly married duo...lol
FOR:ANY COUPLE...could be purely non-alcoholic,alcolic or a mix
DOWNSIDE; You need information on the couple's lifestyle
7. HIS AND HERS HOBBY INSPIRED GIFT
WHY? TWO BECOME ONE IN MARRIAGE RIGHT? So help them become 1 in the hobby department.whether it is tennis,golf.swimming,squash,chess,monopoly e.t.c
FOR? Couples that actually have a hobby
DOWNSIDE: You need the inside scope to give this kind of gift So You don't get it wrong
8. A DUVET SET
WHY? There would surely be chilly nights that the couples would need an external warmth generator.Give them the most comfy Duvet ever.The thing about duvets is that You cannnot go wrong.IT must be used.Most of these duvets come with Pillow cases and a bedsheet.I suggest You buy either a queen's size or king's size.
FOR: ANY COUPLE
DOWNSIDE: In Nigeria It does not get cold except during rainy season or in an airconditioned home.
9. THE GOOD OL' DINING SET
WHY? Many people would present this gift but Yours should stand out.You acn go for an odd shaped set, handpainted set or classic coloured set.Make your choice stand out
FOR:ANY COUPLE
DOWNSIDE: If your choice does not stand out, Then It would be given out at the next wedding or an aunty might get it...lol
10. NUMBER TEN WOULD BE A LIST OF OTHER INTERESTING ITEMS
A HIM & HER PICTURE FRAME
A FRAME HOLDING A BEDSIDE PRAYER
A SET OF CRYSTAL GLASSES
A SET OF CRYSTAL CHAMPAGNE FLUTES/RED WINE GLASSES
A BATHROOM SET(TOILET COVER, FOOT MAT)
A SET OF NON-STICK PANS
COOKERY BOOKS
PEDICURE FOOT MASSAGER
ELECTRONICS
EXTRA TIPS:
Ensure You enclose a call card or note on/inside the wrapped parcel.To ensure that the couple is able to identify the sender. for correspondence if necessary
If You present a gift that has warranty please enclose the warranty certificate
You don't have to present the gift in the wedding day.You could drop it at the residence after the wedding.
Don't include cash gifts in your parcel.Give it to bride or groom before or after the wedding.
We hope this post helps You in your next wedding gift quest..
Happy Hunting..
Give GIFTS not Excuses
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
What Gifts can be
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
EASTER 2010 REPORT
Happy Easter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope You had a wonderful easter break and enjoyed the holidays……. The break was really needed…Ummph!!!!
Preparing these Easter packages was fun for Us. Our new delivery solution took some stress off our plate. However, our call cards were not ready to go with our Easter baskets due to printer issues and Off the baskets went with no form of cupids' gift branding…L .
On a brighter note, We still got called by the recipients expressing their gratitude - though We were not the ones that paid for the packages.J
Some recipients got the exotic fruit basket with half an easter egg
The Easter egg contained smarties, frosted cupcakes,cookies and jellies
The fruit basket contained peaches, strawberries, plum, grapes, apples, pear packham and kiwi
Also delivered was a gourmet basket containing a box of cookies, a rich fruit cake, A pack of Belgian chocolate, red wine, oil burner set and a twin wooden spatulas
P.S The fruit cake is missing in this photo
This is a dark chocolate cake ( wrapped in gold film ) and a basket containing plums, grapes, pear packhams, Belgian chocolate, a bottle of wine and a potpourri set
Other baskets prepared contained boxes of couture cupcakes, cookies, bamboo coasters, twin set of champagne flutes, champagne, table runners, candle stands ,vases………
This was another successful outing. We thank God and You.We hope You invite us to work with You on your next gift giving Occasion.
For now, We are keeping busy organizing birthday gifts for staff of a company..Would update you on that and we promise to post a photo of the almighty call cards when /if they finally show up.
Take care and don't forget to GIVE GIFTS NOT EXCUSES J
We provide gift advisory, purchasing and delivery for all special moments… Call 08033791809,08099444794 for orders
Hugs
Thursday, 25 March 2010
The Easter Bouquet
Hi people,
Thank You for coming with Us on this interesting and tasking gift giving journey…Valentine's Day and Mothers' day are part of our success stories…thanks to You.
We have had some surprise birthday gift delivery here and there ……Now We are bringing you more gift options that can be exchanged during the easter season.
Easter is next week (4th/5th) (sooner than You think……I know). J
Hope You find a package that fits Your budget and style here, don't forget we can tweak the packages to suit You/the recipient.
So whether It is Your sister, brother,parent, the neighbor or a good friend……
Give a gift this Easter.
Christ did it and see how that worked out….Talk to you soon.hugs
P.S Call or mail Us to place orders……….After the 1st of April…Late charges apply L
…………..The finalists are………………………………………
7000 options ( CALVARY)
Box of themed Cookies
Pot Pourri Set
Gourmet Chocolate
Bottle of Wine/Tea
OR
Chocolate Truffles
Box of Cupcake
Flavoured Tea
OR
Oil Burner Set
Nigerian Novel
Cookies
OR
Ceramic Kitchen Rules Décor
Bottle of Wine
Gourmet Chocolate
15000 Resurrection delight
Fragrance Diffuser
Whole Fruit Cake
Chocolate Truffles
Earthenware coasters
Bottle of wine
OR
Easter Egg
Box of Fruit cupcakes
Oil Burner Set
Bottle of Wine
OR
Exotic Pot Pourri
Polished Ceramic Pourri Holder
Scented Oil
Fruit Cake
20000 - ARISE
Classic Spa voucher for two
Box of couture cupcakes
Bottle of Wine
Twin Wine glass set
OR
Classic Spa for one
Chocolate
Jewellery Hanger/ glass coaster
Bottle of wine/tea
Whole decorated cake
OR
Fragrance Diffuser
Nightwear for male or female
Classic spa for one
Spa pampering Set/comfy indoor slippers
Chocolate truffles/Cookie
Family Basket (something for everyone)- 30000 DELIVERY INCLUSIVE
Easter Egg
Themed Cookies
Bottle of Wine
Assortment of Teas
Irish Cream
Coasters
A Nigerian Novel
Eastern Inspired Shawl
Wine basket -17000 EXCULDING CHAMPAGNE , WITH CHAMPAGNE 25000
Sparkling Wine
Red Wine
White Wine
Irish cream
Champagne *
Chocolate truffles
Easter Egg
25000 HALLEUIAH basket
Wine Basket plus Box of Cupcakes and cookies
OR
Premium Spa treatment for one
Assortment of Tea
Easter Egg
Bottle of Wine
25000 FOREVER ALIVE
Perfume
Assortment of scented oil
Pot pourri set
Easter Egg
Assorted collection of tea
The Retreat Basket – 15000
Classic Spa voucher for one
Box Of Couture Cupcake
Bottle of Wine
A small gift
Gourmet Basket -15000
Fruit Cake
Chocolate Truffles
Cookies
Shawl
A bottle of Wine/tea
A small gift
EXOTIC FRUIT BASKET (PRICE ON REQUEST)
Easter egg
Grapes
English Pear
Strawberries
Apples
Plums
Other gift items available are
Blackberry fancy cases
Designer umbrellas for dainty LADY
Bouquet of flowers
Paper Weight
Comfy indoor slippers
Ankara
Pampering Set
Classic Ceramic Teapots
Salt and pepper shaker set
Your ideas are welcome………
Have a wonderful easter and place your orders before the 1st …….:)
A good gift always does the trick J
Friday, 19 March 2010
What is cooking for Easter????????
Hi, This is just an edited repost of an older post because Easter is the next perfect opportunity to show You care about people no matter where You are.
Glazed cookies in easter shapes including a cross, duckies etc.
A bouquet of Flowers plus mixed boxes containing a frosted cupcake, chocolate crunch, spicy glazed nuts and a cookie...
This is just to give u an appetite for our main course coming soon
We have our low sugar option available as usual
We would combine any of these goodies with your choice of gift,customized easter prayer,bouquet of flowers e.t.c and as usual trust our efficient delivery....
Contents would be packaged in baskets and cane crates for easter
We are stll available for purchase,packaging and delivery of gifts for all occasions and We serve both local and international clients.
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
MOTHERS DAY REPORT PART 1
Happy Mothers day Success people!!!!
Cupids Gift Consulting is back o with all the grease and gist! Things have been so hectic with Mother's day deliveries and consulting, We had to take time, sit back *with spring rolls* and prepare an interesting update for You.
Mother's day was beautiful we got a lot of clients>>thanks guys! We were initially scared because people didn't seem willing to spend as much as they did on their girlfriends(surprising i know!),but at last hurray!!! We were able to force some horses to drink water at our river…lol
We prepared gifts for young wives, aunties, ol' skool mum, trendy mum…..not to forget the dainty MIL Of MYNE WHITMAN and It was so much fun and work,(as usual last minute order change). the amount of time and detail that went into picking each gift was really heartwarming. When we say bespoke packages we mean it, (We had a stiletto heel on one of our box of cakes cos the mum is a shoe lover).We almost missed 2 deliveries due to *mummy has just gone to church*
We made sure mums did not get too much sugar in their system with our low sugar range.
People really love their mum's oh! (forget all those fb status and tweets)
From the spa treatments to flavoured herbal teas to Ankara to teapots…it wasn't an easy juggle for us.
We had a client call in from America who wanted a package for her Mother-in law. When we went to deliver the package the woman could barely hold back tears. P.S benefit of this business is getting loads of hugs..hmm!!! J
We made all fathers jealous this Mothers day... Lol but be assured we have a dandy plan for father's day come june J This is why we do what we do. Making people happy and knowing that it reminds them that they are loved is such a great feeling.
So will you be getting one of our EASTER PACKAGES? Don't slack oh! Easter is April 5TH( there is no other date for easter this year so let us do this for You) We provide our services for birthdays and other special occasions too....
Watch this space for update on easter packages coming out this week…Get ready to shout Hallelujah for 2 reasons J
Cheers people
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Ready Steady Wrap the Basket!!!!
Hmm!!!!!!!
Orders for mothers day are in and We are working hard to deliver...though till date, noone has spent up to 50000 naira on a mother...I Wonder why?
For valentine's day,We were juggling blackberries for wives and babes, hawes and curtis shirts...spa vouchers...orders,orders,orders 50000,20000,70000 dropping like its hot.but this time for mothers day....We are actually cajoling folks to give mum a good gift..Na wa 'for the convenient economic meltdown' O!!!
I would have deceived myself that on a normal day people give mummy some fat envelopes and that is why they are relaxing...hmmm but I know the truth o....I have proof that some people have given their mum hugs,kisses and cards(maybe) for a while now and they are scared to break the tradition so She does not keep expecting baskets every mothers day....lol
Sometimes It is soo annoying to get up and You are amazed at the length You would go to get a gift for someone else's mother.That someone else that You had to give 20 reasons to part with 5000 naira...You just get up and go cause that is what You should do and You already see the future without being Psychic...The future is the mother happily beaming and praying for her "thoughtful and loving" son( that you had to give 20 reasons o) and He would bask in the glory...lol
If You really do not have cash,show mum the love with a kind gesture (pls a text or phone call is not enough except she is faraway) i.e cook for her,give her a day off, sing for her,let her have control of the remote for that day (lmao!!!),tell her how much she means to You with spoken words,e.t.c and remember the mum You celebrate with does not have to be your mum...She should just be some that has shown motherly affection towards You or others.She could be your aunty,your sister,your wife sef!!!!
So off our buyers go to the mall to search for gifts for a few wives,sisters and mothers,Hopefully We would get the right combination that would be appreciated (We have to).....
It makes it more difficult but interesting that every order is sooo different...saying our prayers that Mothers would live long to see many more mothers day and hopefully our pockets would not be experiencing a meltdown then.
Luckily, Another mothers day is coming up on the 9th of May...We would be there for You.. :)
P.S Start placing easter orders...Easter is on the 5th of April
Friday, 5 March 2010
Reasons WHY You Should Get a Mother A gift?
Wednesday, 3 March 2010
FOR A MOTHER YOU APPRECIATE………
Cupids'
Mothers Day Special Package
Finding that perfect gift is never easy but buying a gift for Mum can be even harder. This season is very special to us because it's all about showing mothers how much they are appreciated and loved. The gift doesn't have to be for your mother it could be for your wife or even your sister.
The underlying theme of most of our packages is pampering and relaxation. Ensuring that she unwinds and gets some much needed 'mum time'.
These are our pre-packaged bundles. You can also pick items from the list below and create your own unique package. We would give you the cost and *deliver it to you.
Bouquet of Lovely Flowers available from 7000 naira
Low sugar options available
Call 08025849035,08033791809 for enquiries and order placement
N15, 000 Iya Ni Wura
Deluxe bath pampering set
Body Refreshing set
2 in 1 Teapot and mug polka dot set.
An assortment of herbal teas.
Scented candles with oil burner set.
Good quality Ankara(6 yards)
A voucher for mani and pedi at the spa
N10, 000 Nne Oma
Themed cake
A sequined neck scarf
2 in 1 Teapot and mug polka dot set.
Sheridan/irish cream/wine
Deluxe bath pampering set
Oil burner set
N10, 000 Iya rere
Themed cake
Deluxe bath pampering set
Oil burner set
Pot pourri and basket with scented oil.
Sheridan/Irish cream/wine
A sequined neck scarf
N10, 000 Nneka
Body Massage at a classy spa
Deluxe bath pampering set
Mum scented candle
Sheridan/Irish cream/wine
N5, 000 Ko seni biya
Oil burner set
A sequined neck scarf
Mini Box
N5, 000 Sweet Mother
Oil burner set
A sequined neck scarf
Mini bath pampering set
N5, 000 Ife Iya
2 in 1 Teapot and mug polka dot set.
Cookies
A sequined neck scarf
N5, 000 Mummy's Memories
A cute mother's day picture frame
Mini bath pampering set
A sequined neck scarf
Mother's day gift list
- A sequined neck scarf
- Asian inspired pashminas
- Good quality Ankara
- Mini box containing nuts cookies and cupcakes.
- Deluxe chocolate bath/spa pampering set
- A mani and pedi voucher at the spa
- A Vagina monologues drama ticket showing every Sunday in march
- Sherridan/irish cream/wine
- Manicure kit
- Bejewelled hair clips
- Photo Album
- Hand and foot pampering cream set
- Victoria secret/ Marykay/Body shop/Clarins body set
- A box of cupcakes(low sugar option available)
- A pack of glazed cookies(low sugar option available)
- A box of couture edibles (low sugar option available)
- 2 in 1 Teapot and mug polka dot set.
- Classic designer perfume for mum.
- Oil burner set
- Pot pourri set
- Cute mum picture frame
All packages come in beautiful boxes or baskets.
And if you have an idea we can help you create it.
Monday, 1 March 2010
Sweet Mother,Iya Ni Wura,Nne Oma.........Nothing like a mothers Love
A line in the movie 'Because I Said So' goes this way "You tell me where a mothers love starts and where it ends? It is uncontrollable"
When You look back, You remember the song "My mother,who sat and watched my infant head.........Then Sonny Okosun's "Sweet Mother".The lyrics of these songs try to explain a good mothers love......Sometimes We don't understand why they raise their voices to scold us or chase us around to spank us but I guess that is some "TOUGH MOTHERLY LOVE"
Let us not get sooooo sappy.......Its MOTHERS DAY ON MARCH 14TH...What are You doing for a mother You love? She does not have to be your biological mother, She could be your sexy wife,She could be your mum in law,She could be your sister,She could be your aunty.......
Show a mother some love by giving her one of our packages and surprise her with more than a regular card or sms......
These are items cupids gift consulting could put together to fit your budget and appreciate a mum in your life.
All cakes have a low sugar option for the older/sugar conscious mums
Fruit cakes are also available
Beautiful Bouquet of flowers are available at 7500...Larger bouquet also available from 10k and above.
We are designing packages from 5000 and above
Happy viewing!!!!!!!!!!!!1
MOTHERS DAY GIFT LIST
neck scarves
comfy pashminas
quality ankara
a collection of flavoured tea
mini box containin nuts cookies and cupcakes
chocolate bath/spa pampering set
a voucher for mani and pedi at the spa
vagina monologues ticket showing all sundays in march
sheridan/irish cream et wines
manicure kit
Classic Photo Album for memories
hand and foot pampering cream
mothers massage at an exotic spa
victoria secret/mary kay body mist
a box of cupcakes (low sugar option available)
a pack of cookies (low sugar option available)
a box of assorted couture edibles (low sugar option available)
Chocolate for the mum with a sweet tooth
Dainty Teapot set
Classic Designer Perfume for Mum
Oil burner set
pot Pourri Set
Cute Mum Picture Frame
and all the extra trimmings.........
If You have an idea We could help u create and deliver it....
Let Us help You give Mum a great mothers day cos She deserves it..
For enquiries, mail isioma.asiodu@gmail.com cupidsgiftservices@yahoo.com or call Isioma 08025849035,08099444794 Uchechi 08033791809
Cheers