January birthdays have a bit of a reputation for being… forgotten. After weeks of Christmas celebrations, Dry January intentions and wallets that are still recovering, it can feel tricky to give your January-born loved ones the attention they deserve.
But making someone feel truly loved doesn’t have to mean spending loads. Thoughtful gestures, personal touches and a little bit of planning go a long way. So we’ve pulled together a few easy, budget-friendly ways to show your January birthday people just how much you care.
Personalisations
Nothing says “I really thought about you” quite like something personalised. Whether it’s jewellery, a keepsake, or (our personal favourite) cake, adding that extra touch instantly makes a gift feel special.
We love this Lily Charmed necklace, which lets you engrave a personal message on the back, perfect for something meaningful they can wear every day.
And of course, at Cutter & Squidge you can personalise our cakes with your own message using our edible discs. Choose a flavour you know they’ll love, add a birthday message (or n inside joke), and you're done. A gift that’s far better than a card, if you ask us.
Plan an activity to do together!
January might be all about resolutions, but that doesn’t mean celebrations are off the table. Planning something to do together shows real thought and gives you both something lovely to look forward to.
Some office favourites include:
Ice skating
Pottery painting
A cosy spa day
Or even an at-home themed cinema day (pyjamas encouraged)
It doesn’t have to be extravagant; just personal. The magic is in choosing something that feels so them.
Make sure you are really thinking about your loved one during this… They have gone forever with people forgetting and being too locked in… January birthdays deserve just as much love, cake and celebration as any other month.
By Annabel Lui
Annabel is the co-founder of Cutter & Squidge and takes inspiration from around the world to create delicious bakes for our blog and collections.
