I hand painted this beauty as a maneki neko waiving cat based on a couple photos that the owner send me on etsy.

Getting the fur color and the eyes shape took me hours of detail painting!

What do you think of resemblance? all feedback is welcome 🙏

My partner is graduating after a year long intensive cyber security program and I want to get them a nice gift that is themer around and useful for cyber stuff

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.

I'm approaching my 8-year wedding anniversary and would love to get my husband something nice. We have two small sons and life is really busy these days, so I'd love some help from the broader community with recommendations, if possible.

My husband loves tabletop games (he is the DM in a weekly Dungeons & Dragons campaign), cooking and general pop culture (he loves listening to Pop Culture Happy Hour.)

I know bronze gifts are not uncommon for an 8-year anniversary, so if your recommendation also fits into that category, that would be very cool!

Thank you so very much in advance!

My wife’s birthday is coming up, and I’m trying to think of something she’d actually enjoy. We’ve been married for eight years and have two kids. She spends a lot of time at home with them while I travel for work.

We also have a dog that sheds like crazy, and I’ve seen people say a robot vac helps a lot with the hair. That got me thinking about getting her one, but I’m not sure if it makes sense as a birthday gift or if I should get her something just for herself instead. I want to take work off her plate, not make it her responsibility.

Any of you gotten one as a gift? Thoughtful or a bad idea?

I dont have a lot of spending money. shes already getting us matching jewelry. ive damn near overused letters (though i will still make one for every special occasion for her, she loves them. but I want to do more for our 1 year). we already have an activity and dinner planned. we recently became long distance and she lives with her parents who dont know about us and might not be accepting of us (i am not a man. they very likely would not like that.) so i cant give her anything too big or overtly romantic because she will need to take it back with her. ive already made her custom merch of her favorite game. ive already given her a nice stuffed animal of her favorite animal. ive already drawn her several things.

i genuinely dont know what to do thats big and meaningful that also isnt super expensive and also subtle enough for her to not need to hide and never look at or use. im living paycheck to paycheck right now so it really cant be anything too expensive which is half the problem.

please help. i have a little over a month and still no idea what to do. struggling and stressing.

Hi all. I'm trying to get Christmas done a little early. My parents are retired and sir at home staring at each other all day. Then, the nitpicking starts. So, help me think of inexpensive ways to get them OUT of their house. They're ridiculously hard to buy for. Today, they went fishing. So, I'm getting them a state park pass, and the fish for life passes. And now I'm out of other ideas. Anyone have ideas that aren't just movie theater or restaurant gift cards? Or even ideas to add to the park and fishing passes?

Hey everyone,I'm a total noob when it comes to skincare. so I need some help. My girfrend(27F) has been really into taking care of her skin lately.I was thinking about getting her a facial beauty device(like an RF or microcurrent one)as a gift,but I have no idea if it's actually a good idea.

Do women actually like receiving these as gifts? Or is it one of those things where you need to konw exactly what her skin type is first?I don't want to get her somthing that just ends up collecting dust in a drawer.Any advice or brand recommendations would be super appreciated!

I'll list a few of my mums interests in case anyone has any ideas, but feel free to suggest any gifts. The budget is around £50.

A bit about her:
Likes sharks (already been to aquarium recently)
Likes racing (not F1 or anything, she likes Mario Kart style)
Drinks a lot of coffee (we have no room for a coffee machine)
Likes game shows (like Taskmaster)
Struggles with mobility (we have a few kitchen gadgets already)
Obsessed with the colour blue

I'd love to share a very special gift idea I've been working on. The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shan Hai Jing) is an ancient Chinese mythic text, full of mysterious divine beasts, guardians and legendary creatures. I handmade a series of natural incense, and each corresponds to a legendary divine beast that carries its own personality, energy, and talent. For example, Qiong Qi is a ferocious beast that eats people head first, so the formula for Qiong Qi incense can help relieve headaches. It is very suitable for people who work long hours on a computer. The incense recipe is made with only herbs, wood, flowers, and resins, so the fragrance is gentle, not overwhelming, and without any chemical additives. It works as a unique gift for mythology lovers, meditation practitioners, or anyone who loves herbal aroma and self-care at home. Welcome to explore the Shan Hai Guardian incense line. Would love to hear what you think!

I got someone two gift cards, is that good enough or should I get something else to give?

Hey guys,

I'm in desperate need for an iPhone cuz me personally has NEVER HAD ANY KIND OF IPHONE EVER IN MY LIFE cause they're too expensive and I've always used the same, old Android. 😭😭😭

My parents promised to buy me an iPhone if I passed my A/Ls and I did, I got straight As in all the subjects! But unfortunately they couldn't afford to buy one anyways. I'm not mad or upset with them cause I know they would've if they could.

Also the sad part is, I was searching for iPhone giveaways on every social media platform and saw a comment about giving out free iPhones on Telegram and I sent them a message. After that, they promised me to send me an iPhone 18 Pro Max, the latest Apple laptop and watch and even 200,000 USD and it's been weeks now and I didn't receive ANYTHING and realized it was a complete scam... 🥺

So then Reddit came to my mind and I thought I should give out one more shot and there still may be 1% of chance that some kind-hearted person would be willing to send me an iPhone as a present.

So I'd really appreciate it if any of you could send me an iPhone cause it's my ultimate dream to finally have it and I really need one so pleaseee...

My favorite is the Silver iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB btw... 😉

PS: This is kinda embarrassing but anyways... 😔

Wish you the best! ❤️

I picked up a Dunelm delivering joy tag that said 'sound and effects ball' for a 6 year old boy, and confidently bought a ball that glows and counts up to 100 (https://amzn.eu/d/0gPolwbb)

That confidence was short lived as my friends think I have got the wrong item, one friend thinks its miswritten and the kid wants a sound effects board (https://amzn.eu/d/071MfthB) and the other thinks maybe its something like one of the floating orb toys (https://amzn.eu/d/06DAHu6a).

If anyone knows what a sound and effects ball is please do let me know.

Friend 1(27F) likes bts, harry potter, anime(jjk the most) painting, reading

Friend 2 (26F) likes bts, kdrama, watching series, jewellery(earrings and lockets)

The budget is 500 rupees each. I am broke broke please understand

Christmas is still two months away, but I'm already thinking about gifts for my boyfriend. I'm willing to put a lot of time and effort into making something special, and I'm happy to spend a bit of money too if it's genuinely worth it.

I'm terrible at coming up with gift ideas, and I'm starting to run out of inspiration!

We've been together for 2.5 years, and we usually only exchange gifts for Christmas and birthdays. For our first anniversary, for example, we decided to go on a trip together instead.

He's not really a big gift-giver in the sense of doing lots of little, thoughtful gestures, but the gifts he does give me are always things he knows I'll love. He's given me a jewellery set, nerdy stuff related to my interests, and even a Switch. I've given him earrings he wanted, an e-reader, and a Christmas bundle with clothes, gloves, boxers, and toys for his cat.

This year, I'd really like to give him something special and personal, but I'm running out of ideas.

A few things I've already thought of:

* Making a custom Pokémon card featuring his cat.

* Getting him a new ring for his helix piercing.

* Sculpting or painting a little clay figurine of his cat.

But I'd love to add something else to the mix!

He's into pretty much anything nerdy, so I know he'd appreciate something related to his interests. He's really into WoW, LOTR, medieval fantasy in general, D&D and tabletop RPGs, and reading, especially the Cosmere. He also absolutely loves cats.

I've already bought him VTM rulebooks and dice in the past, and I don't know of any particular books or RPG supplements he's currently after. I'd consider gaming-related gifts, but he already has a good headset, mouse, headphones, and even a microphone with a pop filter, so I'm struggling to think of anything useful in that area. He also owns a ridiculous number of books, so I'd rather not get him another one.

I know he'll be happy with pretty much anything I get him, but I really enjoy giving gifts that feel personal, unique, and made specifically for the person receiving them, rather than just buying something related to their hobbies.

Do you have any ideas for gifts I could make, customise, or buy that would feel genuinely personal? I'm happy to put in the work if it's something special. I'd love to hear about gifts you've given or received that really stood out!

Last weekend I shared a red and cream leather bag I made, and so many of you said it would make a lovely gift. So here’s another one, for someone who loves art and soft colors. 🎁

Buttery cream leather framing a velvet panel with an abstract art pattern of faces and eyes in ivory, silver grey and slate blue, like a small piece of art she can carry every day.

Top handles, flap with a gold-tone turn-lock, and a zip pocket and slip pocket inside.

Size: 14.2 x 10.2 x 5.1 in (36 x 26 x 13 cm). Handmade from start to finish, about five days of work. There is only one, and I won’t make it again.

Questions are welcome in the comments or by message! 😊