Have you ever been through a situation wherein you've sought to purchase a gift, but you seem to have run out of ideas to purchase one? Many people purchase gifts on an impulse, but repent their decision later. At the same time, they tend to spend more on unwanted frills that may not look suitable as gifts later on.

Therefore, it's always a good idea to spend some time in advance to think about items that will go as perfect gifts without any regrets afterwards. This will not only help you fetch the best gifts for your friends or relatives, but will also help you save your valuable money in most instances. Here are some ideas that will go a long way to help you purchase the right gift for the right occasion.

1. Greeting cards form the right present all year round. Greeting cards go along with a lot of other gifts, so stocking up on greeting cards is just the right thing to do. It may so happen that greeting cards may be expensive to purchase when the occasion like Diwali or Christmas is near, but may be cheaper during other times of the year. Stocking a few in advance is just the right idea. Sometimes, greeting cards are put up on discount during a sale, so it could mean that you could be purchasing a set of Diwali of Christmas cards earlier during the year.

2. Flowers are a great gifting idea too. Many people are touched deeply by a thoughtfully prepared bouquet and greatly appreciate them on a variety of occasions. Flowers form a perfect gift on personal occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries, so mark out a boutique nearby that stocks a variety of flowers and bouquets of roses, chrysanthemums, lilies, orchids, sunflowers, tulips, and other varieties. Other alternatives include basket arrangements, vase arrangements, bouquets with a box of traditional sweets or chocolates, bouquets with a teddy, and so on.

3. Cakes, sweets and chocolates can also serve as a great gift. Many people especially teenagers like to gift as well as are fond of being gifted with chocolates. Choose from an extensive range of chocolates available in the markets. The markets are full of assorted cakes, freshly baked cakes, bakery cakes, imported chocolates, Indian sweets, combos, and a lot more. Some people in India have an aversion to consuming cakes containing eggs, so there is a wide range of eggless cakes available also.

4. If you are making a gift to a male friend, then why not consider a range of fashion items and fashion accessories available in the market for men? Items like perfumes, men's jewellery, men's apparel, wallets, belts, games, watches, mobiles, photos and music CDs, mugs, and bar accessories for perfect gifts for him.

5. If someone you know is embarking on a travel, then gifting him or her with a pack of travel essentials is a great idea. Buy individual items like razors, napkins, perfumes, toothpaste, toothbrush, shaving cream and shaving brush, and pack them as a wonderful gift hamper. This can surely prove to be an ideal gift.

There can be many other gifts that you can think of, depending upon your budget and the occasion. However, planning beforehand about gifts to give and keeping track of expenses can help you save a considerable amount, while being able to locate the best gifts that look just wonderful for the occasion.