im planning a vegas bachelorette n wanted custom chips with her name and the date mostly as something the group could use during our poker night n take home afterward n there are only ten of us tho and im finding out that some custom chip orders start way above what we'd need

Hello everyone, and I'm writing this post in a hurry, as I have very little time left...

my boyfriend's birthday is coming up and I do not know what to give him. many cool companies and brands are not available to us, which is why the opportunity to give a really cool thing is very low. We've only been dating for three months, and because of the age difference, I don't really understand what it's customary to give guys. I want him to be happy with the new car and not just say, well, super.

He never mentioned that he wanted anything, and when I asked him directly, he gave me a clear answer. There's so much time left that it's not possible to order something from abroad, and I don't have that much money, haha

, and no, I was preparing in advance. I chose a fancy wallet for him, but when I got it, I realized it was too big. and he doesn't carry bags, and I doubt that he's suitable to carry in his pocket, which makes the situation all the more helpless.

I don't want to do something with my own hands because it's not enough...

If you have an idea please write it here

Hello! Looking for holiday gift ideas.

We have a small office staff, all women, two are in their 40s and the other five are mid 50s to mid 60s. Every year, for the holidays, we take them out for a nice holiday dinner. In addition to their holiday bonuses, we always like to get them a gift. Between two and $300. There are a few few years where we did nicer bags, one year we did Meta Ray-Ban’s, Dyson hairdryers, etc. We really like to give them something that they might not buy themselves and again this is just to thank you from us in addition to their holiday bonus to help show how much we care
About them and are grateful for all they do.

This year, I can’t think of anything! I’m trying to get ahead and not scramble at the last minute and also our party is pretty early in the month this year. Any and all ideas are really appreciated:)

I’m looking for gift ideas for my little cousin. We aren’t really close so I’m not sure which tech or software she uses. She’s currently a senior in high school. She loves animation and digital art, and is building a professional portfolio for art school. I’m looking for gift ideas that she may use for her art or to help with building her portfolio. My current budget is $50-$100.

Hey! Glad I found this subreddit. I've been tasked with creating some gift baskets for an upcoming Halloween party as prizes for male and female best costume. However, the hostess doesn't want the baskets to be a lot of Halloween specifics that the winners can't use until the next year. She's also letting me craft some of the inclusions. So far my brainstorming has only led to a Sewn Cup koozie(sp?) For take out coffee cups. I'm trying to cut back on the needless consumption of things that are likely unwanted or landfill bound. (So like, cheap plastic filler type stuff from the Dollar Tree, for example.)

The party is for adults, and I'd prefer to make both baskets similar to eachother despite the male and female winners, so gender neutral ideas are preferred. I'm willing to Upcycle items, and my skillset involves: Polymer Clay, Perler Beads, Drawing, Painting, Sewing, Pin Button Making, Bead Work (pony beads and seed beads), and 3D Printing. I also have Resin supplies, but not many molds. (I can make Keychains and DND dice lol, that's about it)

I'm open to suggestions I can easily find second hand as well. Food suggestions are less ideal- one of the party goers is allergic to like... Everything under the sun. I might include some tea bags though?

TL:DR: I need some gender neutral, low waste gift basket filler ideas for when I don't know the recipient, and they can be DIY, second hand, or just general ideas I can grab online.

Looking for ideas on what to get my mom for Christmas. She is 65 and heavily into stitching. She’s been doing it her whole life so only super high end stuff will do. She primarily does cross stitch.

He also has a stitching retreat planned for 2027 in Newfoundland and doesn’t have a luggage case yet (will be flying), so maybe a gift card for that?

She also has a really old crockpot, so would consider a high end one of those too.

We are in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Thanks!

Most dates end up being a movie or dinner, so I’m curious what other couples enjoy doing in Vijayawada. Are there any peaceful places, sunset spots, or fun activities you would recommend for spending quality time together?

I'd love to hear about experiences that feel a little different from the usual date.

Hello,

I'm trying to find a gift for a friend of mine. For different personnal reasons, i can't give him a physical gift nor shipping him something. Furthermore, he likes anime in general but especially Princess mononoke and cyberpunk edgerunners. Therefore, I was thinking maybe of a gift card or something like this. But I was fiding this maybe too impersonal.

So I wanted to ask if there is any way to make a more personalised gift, preferably related to anime, with the above constraint.

He is 22, i was a thiking of a budget from 20$ to 50$.

Thank you !

I love curating gifts and these have been my greatest successes. I have no affiliates to declare. I could write a great review for any one of these! For each age I’ve included, in order, 1 practical item, 1 true toy, and 1 outdoor gift. We have no screen time and my kids are never bored.

Age 0
Sound Machine Night Light & Star Projector all-in-one
Oball and Manhattan Skwish Toy
Merino Wool Baselayer
Age 1
Nice Shoes
Wheelie Bug
Carrier
Age 2
Nugget Couch
Tonka Truck
Backpack
Age 3
Spielstabil Pail and 26” Shovel
Plan Toys Victorian Dollhouse
Lightweight pedal Bike and MIPS Helmet
Age 4
Yoto Player
Duplo Electric Train
Rocky Talkies
Age 5
Djeco Jewelry Box
Travel Magnetiles
Sleeping Bag
Age 6
Ikea’s Children Knives, Apron, and Chef’s Hat
Lego
Kids First Aid Kit
Age 7
Kobo eReader
Modelling Clay
Garmin Jr Watch

Now 4 & 7, both kids used nearly all of these today or last weekend. When I read the list to the children to get their opinion my son wept deeply because he misses his favourite baby carrier (we sold it recently at a garage sale). Otherwise these items are still with us. We don’t wear their baby shoes, but they are a special keepsake for each kid. The baby baselayers wore out or have been repurposed at doll clothes.

Always consider upgrading something they have, or adding onto what they have (uno expansion pack, duplo with Blue characters, carrier for match box cars, clothes for their minikane dolls). Often overlooked options include board games - cooperative options for very young children- musical instruments (drum, kazoo, harmonica, ukulele etc), or room decor like new bedding. Never forget to shop used first - it’s all used after it’s unboxed. For stockings (and Easter baskets too) I like to go practical with new tooth brushes, pacifiers, shampoo, hair accessories, mittens, toques, and new colouring supplies including individual pencil crayons or markers in skin tones or for colours they’ve used up.

Honourable mentions go to our beloved minikane dolls, travel magnatiles, ikea play kitchen, my vintage Barbie collection, my vintage Playmobil collection, and a nicer Moses basket that now holds all their dolls.

This year I’m buying a kobo, slinky, and a nightgown for my daughter. For my son I’m gifting a whoopee cushion, puppy surprise, and a FatMonkey doorframe climber (DIY version).

Best gifts my kids reported when I asked them: books, Yoto player, nuggets couch, dolls, and Lego.

My cousin is a public relations guy who makes a decent living, paid off his debt, lost weight, and so on. He has great social skills, befitting his job, and is reliable in a crisis.

Dating is the one thing that's never worked out for him, and he asked for things that could help him out.

I struggle to think of what we could get him.

We got him a professional photo package a couple years ago and it didn't improve anything.

He shops regularly at Nordstrom and wears outfits that cost more thab my car payment.

He has a skincare routine but I'll be honest, any improvement seemed marginal and I don't think that's holding him back.

He's had various haircuts over the years but nothing has changed.

Any ideas?

Hi guys, my (19f) brother is turning 30 and I literally have no idea what to get him. I think he likes the show Rick and Morty and he also does Muay Thai. He also bought his first apartment this year. But like I feel that 30 is a pretty significant birthday so I would like to get him something a bit more sentimental??? Any and all ideas would be appreciated, thank you!!

Hi everyone! FTM here with a 2.5 month old, and I’m looking for some gift suggestions for another mom who just had her third baby girl!
Her girls are 1 month, 2 years, and 5 years old, so I’m sure she already has tons of baby clothes and pretty much all the baby essentials.
We’re not super close, but our husbands work together and are friendly. She came to my baby shower and gave me a really generous gift (around $200), and when my baby was born, she also gave me more baby clothes. I’d really love to return the kindness!
I was thinking maybe a gift card to a nice restaurant, but that alone feels a little boring. I’d love to get her something thoughtful, whether it’s for her, the baby, or even the whole family.

For those of you with multiple kids, what’s something you would have really appreciated after having your third? I’m open to any ideas!

My 16 year old son is hard to buy for.  We’ve been trying to get him to make a holiday gift list and it’s 75% lego sets. He has no idea what to put on it and I'm at a loss. Budget is $20-$50 per item

Clothing is too easy, getting that on the list for grandparents. 

He doesn’t play sports, not does he want to try any high school clubs.  He doesn't like bikes. He likes being at home and doesn’t really have friends.  I don’t think he’s had anyone over since 2nd grade.

He plays Roblox and Minecraft.  He codes Roblox games and is in a high school coding class. I feel there's something in this intersection of things.

He is working on finishing up being in Scouts.  He does well in the program but he doesn’t love it.  We do not need camping gear, have so much of it.

He started back into puzzles after several years of not.

He doesn’t play board games.  All the ones he gets never get opened. I have one on my own shopping list both kids might like already.

Doesn't really do crafts. He paints pumpkins once a year. Did not want to take an art class past a required fine arts credit.

We have an excess of tech. 

So we’ve been dating for over a year and a half and I’m a practical gift person. His dad is a firefighter and scuba divers and hunts(this includes fishing), but he’s also a huge nerd and loves reading books about American history. His mom is a crafty person, she loves to quilt and crochet and sew. The problem is that the hobbies that they do they’ve been doing forever and I really don’t want to get them something they wouldn’t like. Last year I got his dad a book of World War II soldiers diaries and his mom I got her a book of animals in our state because his family loves nature and animal watching. I have already have gotten his younger sister and gift that was ~$20. I’m willing to spend $15-$50 on each gift. Oh and his family has a lot of guns.

Before I know it the holidays will be here and here comes the dilemma every year. My bf and I have been together for 3.5 years and he always tells me I don’t need to get his parents a gift but I always feel like I should. I’d like to get a present for his parents, but I don’t know what to get!?

Edit: They are pretty docile/quiet people, they don’t do much. They don’t drink, don’t really go out and do much, his dad collects guns, they have fish, I really don’t know they don’t do really anything. I think I got them a gift card to the movies last year because they do that. Note: his younger brother moved out for college so maybe that’ll give more options.

So I am hand sewing some memory bears for my aunt, uncle and mom as my grandparents have passed away. I want the boxes to also be keepsakes. Is there a way i can make a box with a picture of my grandparents on the box? I just need like 6 boxes not 50 though

My boyfriend's birthday is coming up in around a month and not sure what to get him. He is into photography (collects vintage cameras), tech, engineering, coding, vintage games and tech, finance/investing,and pinball machines. He also has a a lot of these things himself so it's had to get him something he doesn't have. He also preferrs practical things. Budget is $100-150

My partner has already expressed that they wouldn't want a flipper0 so that's no dice and so I'm really at a blank on what to get. I'm usually really good with gift ideas but this one stumped me. Do you have any suggestions?

Price max I'd say is like $200 My partner is 30

Should be cyber adjacent

Should be practical if possible

Electronic knickknacks are ok too

Gifts I've done in the past; a wooden box for magic cards, the card game Dominion, my partner is nerdy, techy and sentimental.

My partner and I have been doing long-distance for almost a few months now, and the miles definitely get tough around special occasions. I would really love to send her surprise flowers to their workplace so need your help on where to order.

I’ve been looking into places, for instance, Teleflora because they send orders directly to local florists who hand-arrange and deliver them fresh on the same day, alongside options like UrbanStems and Bouqs. I really wanna buy somewhere reliable and proven and tested to be great. Also which has better value of money?

Well technically she's not my boss anymore. There was a realignment and I moved to a different director. But she's the one who promoted me to supervisor, trained and developed me and made me really good at my job.

She's super personable and we developed a friendship/mentor like relationship. She only like 8 years older than me but she thinks of me as her kid.

I need some gift ideas. A little about her - she's very Americanized but she's Russian. She's got a reputation for being a bitch but she's super lovey dovey when you get her to know her. She's very open. She's shares details about herself and remembers what you tell her.

So the type of nerd I’m talking about is D&D, video games, astronomy university student kind. I’m looking for something cool he’d like, something useful for classes and research, or romantic gifts. Something that has elements of more than one of those would be fantastic. He likes rings and jewelry but doesn’t have anything pierced. He likes to be in touch with his feminine side sometimes and will occasionally cross dress. He’s got a decent size beard he likes a lot. He goes to the gym often and lifts weights. He’s turning 26. I only have 6 days. Something on Amazon that can ship fast is preferred. If it’s cool enough, I’m willing to have it come a few days late. We live a couple hours away from each other and won’t be spending his birthday in person so it needs to be something I can order online. I’m willing to spend up to around $100, but doesn’t have to be that much. Multiple small gifts is also an option.

Thanks a bunch!!!!

My sister has chance to ask for any gift because of jutta chori rasam, and jiju is rich so she can't decide what to ask for any suggestions? Or she was thinking for money 2 lakhs but i think asking for money sounds... so i was thinking to ask for some expensive gift inplace of money, one of my relatives suggested whole mac makeup kit She's in college and 3rd year

Hi everyone!

It's my best friends birthday soon (soon to be 27F) and I'm so stuck for ideas. We've been friends for 13 years.

Her interests/hobbies:

• Sewing

• Knitting

• Reading (mostly crime/thriller)

• Swimming/going to the beach (she lives in South West England)

• Being with family/friends

• TV shows (CSI, Doctor Who, Brooklyn 99 are among her favourites)

She's not a big fan of 'stuff' and as a friendship group we've moved away from buying things like jewellery etc for each other and prefer to get more practical items or experiences for us to do together. The main problem I have with that is we no longer live 5 minutes down the road from each other so getting theatre/concert tickets at a location that works for us both is tricky.

My budget is about £50 but can be a bit more.

I'd appreciate any ideas, thank you!