Personal gift inspiration
Practical guides for moments when words mean extra.
Why are so many gifts quickly forgotten?
Gifts are often quickly forgotten because they become "just another thing" without any personal or emotional charge, whereas we remember moments that come with a strong feeling. A gift does stick thanks to personal meaning, a special moment of giving and repetition across several moments.
Carmen Molendijk·26 September 2026Gifts that create memories
Gifts that really stick come from a shared moment, a personal message or spreading things out over time; and that spreading is especially powerful, as with Wishly,
Carmen Molendijk·6 September 2026Year-end gifts for clients: gift inspiration for the end of the year
A year-end gift for important clients can go beyond champagne or a Christmas hamper; this article offers 14 ideas for a year-end gift that sticks. The core: attention and recognition make the difference!
Carmen Molendijk·1 August 2026Giving a gift without stuff: is it possible?
A gift without stuff feels bare because of our "unwrapping culture", but research shows that attention and experiences bring more lasting happiness than objects. It works best with a small tangible element (such as a WishBear) that carries the message without the gift being about the object itself.
Carmen Molendijk·25 July 2026How do you find a unique gift?
The most unique gifts are not necessarily expensive, but contain a personal message, story or experience that can't easily be imitated by someone else.
Carmen Molendijk·9 July 2026I'm looking for an original gift: 25 ideas
Looking for an original gift without the standard gift card or book? Discover 25 ideas in 5 categories: from personal attention to experiences! Because the best gifts are about attention, time and the story behind them!
Carmen Molendijk·5 July 2026What do you give someone who already has everything?
How do you surprise someone who already has everything? Not with yet another thing, but with attention that returns day after day. That's how you give a gift that truly sticks.
Carmen Molendijk·29 June 2026