Raksha Bandhan 2017: Here’s what to Gift Your Brother

The relationship of a brother and sister is unique and special in its own way. They might fight all the time, tease each other with countless weird names, but they are inseparable. Their love has no bounds and the bond has a special connect. And Raksha Bandhan is surely a great occasion to celebrate this relation and strengthen it even more.Many of us do not even tell our brothers how much we love and care for them and this festival offers us the perfect opportunity to express it. Here are some gifting ideas that will make your brother feel special!Raksha Bandhan: Gifts for BrotherA surprise tripIf your brother is bitten by wanderlust, then gift him a free trip to the place he has been planning to go for a long time. And trust us, there cannot be a better time as this month has two extended weekends. Look when he’s free and book a ticket to his favourite destination. He can surely take care of other expenses, and will be pleasantly surprised to know that the tickets are already booked. P.S. - You might bag the title of best sister in the world within seconds!If not a trip, then gifting a sturdy backpack, trekking shoes or a mere sleeping eye mask will make him realise how much you value his passion.A fitness band or gym subscriptionFitness freaks are always on a hunt for cool fitness gadgets to keep a track of their daily exercise routine—be it in a gym or at home. If your brother is one of them, then this gift will certainly make his day. Gift him the subscription of the gym he has been eyeing for months but could not afford it. Else, present him a fitness band so that he can keep a track of his health on a regular basis. If you want to go a level ahead, you can also add a healthy snack subscription box as well.On the other hand, if your brother is more on the lazier side, these gifts will keep him fit as a fiddle.Instant cameraThanks to our smartphones, we can capture anything within seconds. But the charm of holding a copy of the photograph in your hand is still irreplaceable.Who does not like capturing beautiful moments and pinning the photographs on a wall! Gift him an instant camera and see him turn into a photographer. You can pair this gift with a collage of both your childhood photographs, and go down the memory lane.Customised accessoriesCustomised accessories can add a special and personal touch to any gift. Whether it’s a cup, book, key ring, diary, laptop cover, bag or even clothes, get his initials printed on them. You can even get your photographs printed on a mug and make Raksha Bandhan a memorable affair by surprising him with a cup of morning tea. Plus, these gifts won’t burn a hole in your pocket either. A surprise bucketLook for a basket and stuff it with things he loves—chocolates, watch, belt, mobile phone cover, cookies, wallet, mug, cufflinks, hair gel, perfume, clothes, et al. Make sure you wrap them with colourful papers so that every gift is a surprise for him.Encourage his hobbiesThis is probably one of the best gifts. If he enjoys reading, gift him books or a kindle. If he’s good at any sport, arrange training sessions for him. But first, check that these fits perfectly with schedule. Did he always want to learn guitar? Surprise him with one along with classes to learn it like a pro.Raksha Bandhan Quotes, SMS, MessagesIf he loves writing, look for workshops that will help him improve his writing skill. Trust us, there cannot be a better way to show your love and concern to your brother.Write a letterThis one is going to be light on your pocket but heavy on emotions. Write a letter talking about the beautiful memories of childhood that still make you smile. You can also pen down how he makes you proud and it would make him nostalgic.Gift cards or movie ticketsIf you are still confused, simply look for gift cards of popular e-commerce websites and let him choose the gift himself. It’s convenient and the gift will surely be useful for him. Else, you can also present him with two movie tickets for the night and let him go out with his best friends.Cook a mealThis one is again pretty simple. Every sister knows what her brother loves to binge on! Cook that dish for him and make him feel loved. If cooking is a big hassle for you, treat him at one of his favourite restaurants and celebrate the occasion.(Images: Shutterstock)