Forgetting about someone's birthday until the last minute is something that we have all done in the past. Panic then sets in when you realize that you have little time to go out shopping for something that they really want. If you find yourself in this position again, you might want to consider the ideas set out in this article.
Buying flowers as a birthday present is one option, and one which you can certainly get away with if the person you are giving them to is a woman. Whatever the time of year, you can be sure that there will always be a great bouquet of flowers available in your local florist. You can even order them online now and have them delivered the same day (if you order in the morning) or the following morning. Handing them over yourself is preferable though. Either way, make sure that you write (or type if you order online) a nice message for the card that will accompany the flowers.
If you do not think flowers would be suitable, then how about a cake or chocolates? Whilst not exactly original ideas, if you put some thought and effort into your purchases then your friend or family member will certainly appreciate your present. What you have to do is go the extra yard, and not just pick something up from a supermarket.
If going for a cake, get the fanciest one that you can find and get it personalized with a message on the top. If going for chocolates, either go for hand-made ones (bought though, not actually made by you) or spend some time thinking about the favorites of the person that you are giving them too. If you are not convinced by getting them either a cake, confectionery or flowers, then your last option is to take them out somewhere special.
You could take them to a really nice restaurant, buy tickets for a show or a sports game, or organize an activity such as paint-balling or bowling. When you see them, give them a card and ask them if they are free next weekend, and if not then make arrangements for the first weekend that they are free.
Do not keep what you will be doing as a surprise because they will think that you do not actually know what you will be doing. Just say, "My present to you is that we will be doing ... next ...". Of course, actually going out and buying something advance is still the best thing to do. So, next time try to get yourself organized!
