The secret of gift giving and gifts for her

*This is a sponsored post on behalf of World Market. All opinions are my own.

Gift giving can be tricky. Not in a bad way, but in the sense that you want to make sure you are giving a gift that will be cherished and used.

No one wants to give a gift that will stay in a box and be tossed out like a bad habit. Gift giving has to be thoughtful and done with purpose. Today I am going to share the secret to gift giving and some special gifts for her.

I am also going to share the Cost Plus World Market Star Maker Song Constest Campaign and details on how you or someone you know could end up in a recording studio in L.A.

Learn the secrets to gift giving, and ideas of gifts for her.

What is the meaning of gift giving?

Gift giving means gifting another person (or even your self) with something perceived as special. It’s generally a well thought out gift for a family member, loved one, friend, etc. It’s something that will make them feel a little extra special.

For example, my daughter loves to sing and she also loves to relax. She knows how to kick off her shoes and just meditate at that very moment. Because of that, I am putting together a basket of her favorite relaxing bath items, along with a new Christmas CD from GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum star Jesse J.

Jesse J. Christmas CD and bath spa day products

Learn the secrets to gift giving, and ideas of gifts for her.

Cost Plus World Market is partnering with Jessie J. on their holiday campaign. Along with featuring an original recording of Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town in their new Christmas video, Jessie J. will also be choosing the winning performance for World Market’s Star Maker Song Contest.

One lucky winner will have a chance to record their version of “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” in Hollywood, Ca. with a top music producer and a $1,000 World Market gift card.

Why gift giving is important

Gift giving is important. It’s just as important to know who you are gifting and what purpose your gift is going to serve. That’s why this relaxing gift basket I am giving my daughter is music inspired.

You have to ask yourself, “am I satisfying a need or a want?” “Am I tying in something emotional with the gift so they will remember my thoughtfulness behind that gift?”

There are a lot of nuances that go into that perfect gift.

I will be heading into my local Shreveport, Louisiana store Cost Plus World Market to find those perfect, memorable gifts.

gift giving ideas like body butter, foot stone, and bath salt.

Learn the secrets to gift giving, and ideas of gifts for her.

World Market Star Maker Song Contest

My hope is to inspire her to relax, and also sing her favorite recorded version of Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town! Christmas music and this song, in particular, makes me feel like a kid again.

Speaking of being a kid again, check out the video below. This little boy is on a quest to find Santa Claus’s favorite cookies but finds something much more exciting.

The spot features an original recording of “Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town” from UK recording artist and 2018 winner of China’s Singer, Jessie J.

How to enter the Star Maker Song Contest with Cost Plus World Market

To enter for a chance to win, upload a video of yourself singing Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town!

The Grand Prize: A professional recording session with a top music producer plus a $1,000 World Market Gift Card, with the winning performance chosen by Jessie J. herself!

You can enter online here. So sing your heart out!

Videos will be judged by a panel of qualified judges (90%) and by Public Voting (10%). Judges will score the videos based on Voice (60%), Performance (20%), Creativity/Originality (20%). The Grand Prize winner will be selected by Jessie J.

Upload your video and share this contest with your friends.

There are a few conditions:

Only one person may appear and perform in a video.
You may only appear in one video for this contest.
Video submissions are limited to 1:45 minutes maximum in length. Entries over 1:45 minutes will be rejected by the website and you will be asked to re-submit.
Your video must be original and include you singing Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town using your own instrumental music, the instrumental version with lyrics here, or a cappella without instrumentals.
The “Star Maker Song Contest” is open to U.S. and D.C. residents 13 years and over. Eligible minors must have the permission of their parents or legal guardians prior to participating.
See full rules at worldmarketwin.com

But you have to hurry! The contest ends on December 12, 2018.

If you are looking for even more inspiration, you can grab “This Christmas Day”, the new Jesse J. CD right here.