r/Gifts

I currently and unemployed and trying to save as much as i can but also want to be mindful and figure out the appropriate amount to spend on a gift. My friends child is turning 7 and was wondering how much do people usually spend on a friends kids birthday? I can’t remember how much i gave in previous years.

She wanted to go to an amusement park and get a fancy dinner but I can’t afford either. I asked about other experiences but that’s all she wants to do so I think I should get her something physical but idk what. She’s a senior in HS and will be majoring in education or potentially doing pre-med next year, and rushing for a sorority. She goes to the gym often, she loves to swim (will lifeguard this summer, babysits, and maybe tutor kids. She loves to watch tv and chill but she doesn’t need anymore blankets

she’s 62. she doesn’t really care for anything to do with doing her hair makeup skin care or nails. She says she doesn’t need any more clothes. She doesn’t like/want me to spend a lot of money.. on any occasion. She doesn’t dress up or ever go out. She doesn’t like flowers or plants of any type because she thinks they’re a waste of money because she can’t keep them alive lol and her cats eat them.

She likes watching reality TV shows on her phone, cats, books, chocolate, and Tim Hortons coffee.

Her birthday is also a month after Mother’s Day so I need ideas so I don’t get her the same things for both of those occasions.

So far I’ve thought of an automatic soap dispenser (she said she wanted one), maybe a book, and dinner? I’m not sure🥲

he’s turning 21 and his friends invited me to a surprise party (unrelated but i’ll be the only girl there)-

we met a month ago but we’re getting pretty serious and i really wanna get him something he will cherish, i have a budget of around $45-$55

he likes berserk, malcolm in the middle, he’s a fireman, listens to deftones etc

Ever since I started working last summer, I’ve been noticing something. My little brother has slowly started expecting that I’d bring him something every now and then. Not in a demanding way, just… quietly expecting it.

The thing is I’m still a student. This job doesn’t pay much. It’s just enough for me to enjoy small things once in a while, to sit with friends without worrying too much about money. There isn’t really anything extra beyond that.

But his birthday is coming up and I’ve been saving for it. Not a lot, just little bits here and there. Enough hopefully to get him something that shows I thought about him.

He practically lives on his switch, always in some corner against the wall, barely moving except to grab snacks. It’s where he’s happiest and that made me think...maybe a power bank for his switch would actually be something he’d use. So I have been looking. Saw this P63 100W GaN power bank which is upto 20% off right now. A lot of gamers say it’s good for the switch.

The issue is I can’t afford to make the wrong choice. I don’t have money to waste. That's why I decided to post here. Is it really a worthy gift for him?

Hey, we're about a month out from my wife and I's 3rd wedding anniversary.

I know 3rd year is traditionally leather but I don't have a ton of leather ideas. She likes to read (she's read 40 books this year so far), play cozy video games on her switch, play board games, do puzzles, go for walks/hikes, travel but only if we can drive somewhere, and we have 3 cats which she loves. She's got a desk job and works hybrid only going in twice a week so she doesn't really drive a ton.

She doesn't wear backpacks (I've gotten her some lounge fly in the past and they all just sit). I recently got her a new purse and wallet for Valentine's Day. She's not a hat wearer. I got her some boots for Christmas. She's not a coffee drinker. And she's got an entire bookshelf of unread books to go through still.

The only thing I can think of is maybe like a leather jacket/coat? She's on a weight loss journey and her clothing size went from a 3X/4X down to a L/M over the last year and a half and she's constantly updating her wardrobe. But she got a new North Face jacket this past fall so I'm not sure.

My gf 25th bday is about to come and I need some suggestions on the gift I should give her, so far I have been making lot of silly mistakes in the past few years causing her not enjoy it completely, this year I want it to be perfect so I'm planning way ahead to make sure all the things go in right direction, PS - The relationship is partially secret so avoiding any photo related gift

Couple of things I had in my mind was 25 gifts but still scouting for the remaining 24 gifts 🥲, I just want the gifts to be suitable and more useful to her to finding everything based on her daily pattern and shopping list

The second thing was planned on having yacht celebration, she has been seeing reels/ shorts of few people and dreamt the same, so I'm planning to execute this as well

Any other ideas and suggestion is really appreciated Thank you in advance 🫡

I can’t think of anything to give my mom because she has everythingggg and she’s not the type to wear robes or use candles. What can I give her to make her life easier? Anything that will be actually useful! Tyyy

Hey everyone, I’m going to my friend’s wedding in Poland this summer from the States. The ticket costs over $1k

I’m a friend of the bridegroom—we met in the States when he worked here. We’re not very close (I’d say about 3/10), but they’ve booked a hotel for all the guests.

I don’t have any other friends from Poland, so I have no idea what kind of gift would be appropriate for their culture or what would fit well for the wedding.

thank you

I found what looks like a genuinely beautiful handwoven scarf — small shop, the real artisan kind, not machine-made. Around $340. I want to get it as a gift but I'm scared to spend that much on something I can't feel first. The photos are stunning but I've been burned before.

Has anyone bought something at this level from a small Etsy shop? Did it live up to what you saw?

Like the title says looking for gift ideas for my husband who “doesn’t need or want anything”.

I just gave birth to our second daughter a few weeks ago, our first is 2 years old. We’ve spent the last few months purging and making space for second baby. Now I’m really struggling to think of a present for him.

He likes coffee, but just got a ton of new stuff for Christmas. He loves playing soccer, but already has everything/just got new cleats. Likes playing computer games too, but we had to take down the desk/his computer to make space for the bassinet/changing table and he figured he would be too tired to want to be playing games anyways for the foreseeable months. Loves his car, was thinking about getting it detailed/washed for him, but that felt kind of impersonal?

Was trying to think of something sentimental now that we’re a family of 4, that isn’t just a card with handprints, but struggling there too?

Help a tired postpartum mom out, got any ideas? TIA!

Hi, I want to make my husband’s birthday special this year.

He’s into biking and recently mentioned that he wants a Ferrari jacket. I’m looking for suggestions on where I can buy an original/authentic Ferrari jacket in India (not fake copies).

Since he rides, I’m also open to good quality biker gear (jackets, gloves, etc.) or any other unique and useful gift ideas.

Would really appreciate your suggestions!

I’m looking for baby shower gift ideas that are thoughtful but also practical, something the parents will actually find useful, not just cute

Need help getting a meaningful thank you gift for an incredible neighbor.

For the past 3 months my neighbor has helped me in unimaginable ways. My 80lb dog was having mobility issues and he helped me get her in & out of my SUV for every vet & specialist appointment. He also spent the entire day making a special steak for her final meal before we said goodbye. He & his girlfriend were here with with and my best friend for the final goodbye at home. He was even willing to help the euthanasia vet transport her body after it was done.

I’m at a loss for how to thank him for such meaningful support.

He’s early 30s. Him and his girlfriend are relatively reclusive. He’s an ex college and pro football player (only for a few games before injury ended his career.) He enjoys cooking (especially grilling on his green egg & Samoan/Hawaiian dishes) , gaming, DnD, and smokes a ton of reefer. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Is there anything that’s a damn good gift that would appeal to any of those characteristics that yall can think of? It’s really important to get him something that expresses the deep appreciation for everything he do.

Thanks in advance for your help.

My son is turning 18 in six weeks and I am currently creating a ‘0-18 photobook’ for him. I went through all the pictures we had from those years, picked the best (hundreds of course), bought a customized beautiful photobook and will create the photobook for him including a hand written letter in it that I will write him. Takes a lot of work but I hope he will treasure it forever. I honestly think a picture says more than a thousand words.

So many people love photography but imagine what it means to that person you love if you put in the effort of creating something that will mean the world to them.

I think this gift idea can be done for anyone in your life - children, parents, brothers/sisters, friends.