Giving Well

At All Gifts Considered, we’re about more than just amazing gift ideas. We care about giving well because we care so much about living well.

A generous life means that you’re not just giving great gifts for birthdays and Christmas, but that your life is defined by generosity in all areas. We strive to live in such a way that the grace of Christ given to us is shown in all sorts of creative, thoughtful, and meaningful ways.

So browse our articles about giving back to the community and others who are less fortunate, sustainable gift giving, considerate gift etiquette for all occasions, well-wrapped gifts, meaningful cards that express your thoughts to friends and loved ones, and much more. We love humor, eco-friendly gifts, tree planting, DIY and upcycled gifts, “just because” giving, and much more.

Gift Etiquette: How To Receive A Gift The Right Way

July 21, 2023March 29, 2018 by Daniel Szczesniak

Gift etiquette can seem tricky, but it really is not so. If you are going to give a gift, it all boils down to thinking about the recipient.

I wrote a whole big long post about gift giving etiquette with 15 tips, but all the little rules and guidelines are just ways to help you think about things from the other person’s perspective. Ultimately, it is all about the other person. It’s about the recipient.

Well, the same thing goes when receiving a gift. How do you receive a gift the right way? Just think about how would you like the recipient to react when you give them a present. That’s how you should react when you receive a gift.

Gift Giving Etiquette: 15 Simple Rules to Make Your Gift Stand Out

July 21, 2023March 1, 2018 by Daniel Szczesniak

Gift giving etiquette is important to know so you can give the right gift, in the right way, at the right time. We’ve studied the art and science of giving memorable, meaningful, and appropriate gifts, and have plenty of helpful tips to share with you.

Birthday Party Etiquette for Kids

July 21, 2023January 11, 2018 by Daniel Szczesniak

Ahhh, children’s birthday parties. The home of sugary highs, tear-streaked lows, spills, jealousies, and opportunities galore to teach manners and etiquette.

It seems like these days each party – each family, each home – has a different level of expectation regarding a wide range of issues. What is the appropriate birthday party etiquette for kids?

Chronic Illness Memes for Those Fighting a Chronic Condition

November 14, 2023October 2, 2017 by Daniel Szczesniak

Chronic illness is a serious thing, but sometimes all you can do is give up and have a good laugh about it. Here are some chronic illness memes that pay homage to the experience of someone with an autoimmune disorder or other chronic condition.

Inspired by our own experience plus the research we put into our previous article, Gift Ideas for People with Chronic Illness.

7 Gift Giving Fallacies You Should Completely Ignore

July 21, 2023June 2, 2017 by Daniel Szczesniak

Not all gifts are created equal, and the same goes for the little rules built up in our minds about gift giving.

Some gift giving etiquette is simple common sense and kindness; for the rest, it’s true that it’s the thought that counts.

Let’s take a look at seven gift giving fallacies that you should completely and totally ignore.

Should I Bring a Gift to a Funeral? Memorial Gift Etiquette Explained

January 15, 2024April 13, 2017 by Daniel Szczesniak

What do you bring to a funeral? What is an appropriate gift for a funeral or memorial service? Are you supposed to bring a gift, or should you even consider it?

This topic is a bit of a downer, but these are important funeral gift etiquette questions that, sadly, get asked quite often.

I was a customer service specialist for a cremation urn and memorial gift company for over ten years. In that time, I personally spoke on the phone to many customers who had these very questions, so I have become quite familiar with the topic.

Funerals aren’t something we really think about or plan for, so when the time comes the question is pressing: What is the gift-giving etiquette for when you see or visit a family after a loved one has passed away?

Read on to learn the proper etiquette for gifts at funerals and memorial services.

20 Plaques with Uniquely Romantic Quotes for Your Soulmate

July 21, 2023November 17, 2016 by Daniel Szczesniak

For a wedding or anniversary gift, or as a special personalized gift for birthday or Christmas, or as a step above chocolate & flowers on Valentine’s Day, you may be considering a gift of a personalized plaque with a romantic quote for your sweetheart.