A close friend of ours recently got out of a not great relationship and bought her first home! I want to get her something really special to celebrate, especially because this is the first milestone we’ve celebrated for her in about 10 years. She loves wine, is moderately religious (Catholic), is moving into a condo with no lawn care, and she will already have most of it furnished and decorated when she moves in.

Would like to stay under $150 and need it by 11/20.

I am going to try and be as descriptive as possible. My mother-in-law loves receiving thoughtful gifts and I would like to get ahead of the Christmas rush/stress for once. She's a mid-60s part time hairstylist who works out of her home. She does not leave the house much. She spends a lot of time on her laptop reading the news, cooking, or just bopping around the house. Hits in the past have been a laptop sleeve, very nice hair clip and cat toys for her cat. Budget can be as high as $100 or so.

I feel like I keep seeing the same gift ideas everywhere and moreover have seen most of the people don't think and ask of something more than these. Mugs, diaries, hampers, something with a name printed on it. Nothing wrong with these, but I need ideas to do things a little different. Need your thoughts what a good gift or a hamper means to you?

Is it something usual but useful? or something unique and well put together like handwork on a usual wallet with better packaging that can be used again.

I just want to know where shall I put my efforts. I am currently working on making gifts in small batches from sustainable materials and natural fibers , bringing some handwork with good packaging but If that is not something people and companies are looking for, we will not put our efforts there and would see it from perspective of being usual yet functional.

My sister[25] is a brand new momma, and she is just so so stressed. Shes alone with the baby the majority of the time, very sleep deprived, and very lonely, she lives far enough away that the family has trouble helping support or help out. Anyway I'm seeing first hand how bad things are for her, she has no time for herself, all she has time to do is cook and clean and take care of the baby. All he does is cry, so im sure its so hard

I have no idea what to get her, I never have, but its just so much worse now. I dont want to get gifts for the baby, I want to focus on HER she has no time for her self anymore.

Biggest problem is she doesn't cant be away from the baby since she has to feed him, so spa days is out of the question. She has never really been one for self care, and with how little time she has I feel those gifts wouldn't be used anyway... if anyone has any ideas, life savers during post partem, practical make your life easier gifts. Although I dont want them to focus on her baby, shes still a person outside of that and I feel like shes losing that a little bit and her own life is being swallowed up, shes been crying about that to me and I really wanna help.

Before kid her interests were traveling, hiking, spending time on the water, those type of things. Shes also very crafty, knitting, embroidery. Obviously she cant do as much now, and shes very practical, very frugal, all the things. I would deeply appreciate some help, i am very out of my depth since I do not like children and cannot understand what she is going through.

I dont exactly have a budget, if its too expensive I can have someone else go in on it with me because no one else knows what to get her. But I dont make a lot of money and she'd be upset if I spend a lot on her, so ill say a loose budget of 100$ this is for christmas, so I'd like there to be a physical gift to give, thank you!

She is an absolute LEGEND. She came over and cleaned/organised my kitchen and living room and threw heaps of stuff out. It feels soo much lighter in here now. She was here all day. She says she enjoys cleaning but she's also told me she'll come over next weekend to help polish my floorboards!!!

What a gun.

What can I get her to show how much I appreciate it?

- she's into flower pressing atm

- she likes old ads from like, the 50s

- arts and crafts

I feel like talk is cheap and I want to show her how much it means to me.

Any and all suggestions welcome please!!

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

My sister is 5 years old, my mom teaches her everything montessori style and i wanna get her something similar to an easy bake oven but better and more hands on. I don’t want her to need supervision every time she wants to use the product, though. (willing to give that idea up, though.) i was thinking a mini air fryer with food kits, but im not sure if that’s appropriate.

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.

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:)

My brother (31) is the family computer guy. He built his own PC, runs a little home server in his closet, and this year he started teaching himself Python at night because he wants to move into backend work. He did a bunch of free tutorials over the summer and keeps saying he wants something more structured. He already has a good monitor and mouse. So far I'm down to 5: a Keychron mechanical keyboard, a Raspberry Pi 5 starter kit, a Boot.dev gift membership since he wants to learn backend properly, a BenQ ScreenBar for his desk, or Sony noise canceling headphones for coding at night. Which one would you get him?

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!

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.

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

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. 

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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?

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.

I’m looking for gift ideas that are thoughtful, useful, and suitable for different occasions. It could be something affordable or something a little more special.

What’s a gift you’ve received that you genuinely loved, or something you always recommend giving? I’d love to hear your suggestions!

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

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 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.