“This book makes gifting more enjoyable and meaningful” - ADORE Magazine

“Think about gift-giving in an almost philosophical way” - Reedsy Discovery

The art of gift giving in four simple steps. Plus hundreds of inspiring gift ideas for more meaningful connections.

This uplifting book outlines how to build more love and joy with a gifting practice. Feel more creative and connected every day in four steps and tap hundreds of timeless gift ideas for additional inspiration. HAPPY GIFTING is an innovative spin on wellness that’s accessible to all.

In HAPPY GIFTING, Allison Zatarain shares the relationship strategies she developed from her long-distance adventures in seven cities across the US and Europe working in the music industry. During that time she developed a gifting method to maintain love and friendships from afar. She also learned from the musicians in her orbit who made a living out of connecting with their listeners.

“Happy Gifting lets you achieve the same shared experience of a musician and audience member during the moment of gift exchange, as well as beyond. Gifts are like a good song that way. They’re amazing the first time and with every replay in your mind.”

Part I “The Pathway” describes how gifts can ease the physical and emotional distances that we face in these modern times. It lays out the four-step method to incorporate gifting success into everyday life. Part II “The Inspiration” lists hundreds of thoughtful and inexpensive gift ideas in 27 categories to get the creative juices flowing. The ideas illuminate what a gift can be - from objects to experiences, playlists to firewood, and wine to a walking buddy. Part III “The Personal Pages” provides extra customizable categories.

 In this book you will learn how to…

  • master the four-step method to become a better gift giver.

  • get inspired via hundreds of fun, thoughtful, and inexpensive gift ideas, plus extra categories to personalize.

  • benefit from the writer’s own past gifting success stories.

  • organize your recipients, events, and gift ideas for future planning.

  • feel more love and happiness among friends and family via gift giving.

  • be an active listener and deepen relationships.

  • tap your inner artist and awaken your senses.

  • overcome common gift gifting excuses.

“Live like a sensitive artist and let everything you experience be inspiration for more beauty, and for more giving. Leave behind the echo of joy, in both the memories and the tangible items we share. It’s the glue between us.” - Allison