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Year-end gifting isn’t just a box to check—it’s your moment to spark joy, show appreciation, and remind your people they matter. But even the best intentions can fall flat with the wrong moves. Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen this year. Here are five common gifting slip-ups to dodge so your gifts land with the wow they deserve.

1. Waiting Until the Last Minute 

The gifting season clock is already ticking. If you’re still “thinking about it,” you’re basically behind. 
Last-minute gifting = limited options, rushed choices, and zero time for the fun stuff (like personalization!). Start early so your gifts feel intentional—not accidental. 

2. Keeping It Generic 

Fastest way for a gift to end up forgotten (or worse… in the trash)? Make it generic. 
Names, brand colors, custom messages, cute packaging—those little touches make such an important difference. Personalized gifts say, “Hey, we actually thought about you.” And that hits differently. This is quite literally the magic in Delightly. 

3. Choosing Low-Quality Gifts 

Your gift is a reflection of your brand. If it feels cheap, so does the message behind it. 
Skip the throwaway trinkets and go for gifts that are actually useful—tech goodies, wellness treats, snackable kits, cozy feel-goods. Bonus: great quality doesn’t have to mean a big budget. Delightly’s pre-curated kits are proof. 

4. Forgetting the Logistics 

People are OOO, traveling, hybrid, remote, PTO-ing… you name it. If you’re only planning to ship to the office, you’re already in trouble. Good news: Delightly makes multi-ship a breeze. Home, office, multiple addresses? Done. Your people get their gifts exactly when—and where—they’ll appreciate them most. 

5. Overcomplicating the Whole Darn Thing 

Multiple vendors, timelines, spreadsheets, shipping chaos? Pass. 
Delightly keeps it simple: curated kits, personalization done for you, and delivery to every doorstep on your list. Effortless gifting is kind of our thing. 

In the End… 

Year-end gifting should feel exciting—not overwhelming. When you avoid these common pitfalls and keep your strategy simple, personal, and thoughtful, you’ll create a gifting moment that feels meaningful, memorable, and so delight-filled. 

Let’s make this your easiest (and most impressive) gifting season yet.