So a friend is turning 30 in a couple of months and we're a bit out of ideas.

For my birthday they bought a Cryptex puzzle a put a gift in there and then gave me tips every day (or so that was their plan ;-) )

Anyway, we like to mess around since we're all guys and it's a big 30th birthday, so any cool suggestions? The budget is probably around €200-400.

My dad had major surgery last week. He's been dating this lady (age 50-ish? give or take) for less than a year, but she was very present while he was at the hospital and she had him come to her place to stay during his recovery (it was an open heart surgery and he only has one other relative in the area). My brother and I came out to be here after the surgery and she’s been extremely welcoming and accommodating of us being here and being around my dad. She’s cooked for all of us nearly every night (sometimes after working during the day) and even took some time off work to be more available. She’s honestly been a huge help and we’re super lucky and grateful for her.

I want to get her a nice thank you gift to show our appreciation for all she’s done. I’m thinking something nice for her house, or maybe a basket of a few nice things from different local stores or specialty markets.

She’s all good on coasters, candles, throw pillows, and flowers. She has mentioned that she likes kitchen tools but her kitchen/condo is pretty small. In general her tastes are on the basic side but still worldly and tasteful. We’re in the SF Peninsula area.

Hi! I have a friend who is the type of person who never needs or wants anything and if she does her family will just buy it for her as they are slightly more well off. Every time I go to buy a gift for her that she said she wanted, she will have already bought that exact same thing.

She is graduating college soon and hoping to work in sports announcing or equipment. She loves football and soccer. I would love any ideas for something creative other than a gift card for her!

Context: my(15F) crush(15F) (she knows that I like her and seems to like me back) is visiting me in a week, and I know she's going to have a gift for me, so I want to give her something as well. I want it to be cute, but not super romantic as we're not dating yet and I have a rather strict budget.

Her favourite colours are green and purple.

She loves music (especially Billie Eilish), her favourite books/films are the hunger games.

She loves plushies and she wears a lot of jewellery.

I am also really keen on diy, so if you have any ideas/inspo I could do, let me know!

Hope that's enough lol feel free to ask stuff too!

Hello all,

Long story short my mother just got diagnosed with cancer. Not sure on full prognosis or treatment plans yet (until she sees a specialist) but it sounds treatable, at least. I'm her only child and I really want to get something extra special for her this year for mother's day.

I kinda struggle with finding good gift ideas in general and I'd really like some advice. She enjoys cooking a lot but that feels a bit cliché. I'd prefer if it was useful or sentimental/personal (like a necklace, maybe?)

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone had any gift ideas for an Asian mom. I already gotten her an air fryer, Keurig, vacuum cleaner (roomba) , and just about any household appliance. Her hobbies are fishing and such but, my dad buys her whatever she needs.

Any recommendations? any trendy gifts that most mothers love?

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thank you so much.

Dears,

Maybe you can share some ideas with me... (for context - we are from Europe).

My wife is an active person - we love to travel (Our last travel was to see aligators and pumas in Florida), yet with focus over nature parks. Not really museums or cities. She loves however to visit Mexico - been there 4 times. It's not about nature there - but atmosphere - which she loves (Latine life + wonderfull street food...).

She doesn't really like to receive 'normal' gifts - like home equipment, photos, stands, flowers. Even new car wouldn't make her happy - she not really cares for that.

Kids probably will present voucher for horseback country riding.

What I got from her for my 50th is balloon voucher. (From kids - firearm training voucher).

She hates firearms, not really cares for 'material' stuff.

I'm thinking of some special activities, but... I'm little lost.

Maybe anyone here can share some ideas?

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My lifelong buddy (in his 30's) is graduating from college and is the first person in his family to ever do so. I want to get him a gift or do something meaningful for him, but don't know what would make sense since we live on opposite sides of the country. All ideas welcome!

Hey y'all! Like the title says, my mom (who is the best) is interested in gothy and witchy things. I'm having a hard time finding a gift for her, since so much of what's marketed in the mainstream is generally pink and cutesy and cursive, and not really her.
Here are some details about my mom:

• She works from home, on a computer
• She likes animals and insects (especially birds of prey, snakes, spiders, lizards and frogs), nature in general, oddities, scary movies, witchcraft related spiritual stuff (not interested in Satanic imagery)
• She's also super crafty-- one of her hobbies is buying vintage dolls from thrift stores and making them into monsters-- so anything related to arts, crafts, and new hobbies could be nice

Something I am not looking for is just straight up Halloween decorations! (She has plenty, including that 12ft Home Depot skeleton, lol.) She's a grown lady and is equal parts bog-witch and classy. So I would like to get her something more creative/impressive/and/or more useful than plastic decorations or the lowest hanging fruit.

Any fellow spooky people have recommendations?

Hi!

My wife (41) likes little mystery things that come in packs. Things like those mini groceries, or small toys. She buys them "for the kids" but seems to get most of the enjoyment herself.

Is there something like this that's slightly more grown up I could get in time for Mother's Day?

Thank you!

Hope all is well for everyone. As my semester comes to an end. I would like to get my professor a gift. She really doesn't share much about her personal life. But always tends to go the extra mile in helping me in my academic career. I just don't know what a women her age(50s) would enjoy or even like. Any idea and help would be greatly appreciated.

Hey y’all. I’ve been dating a special lady for 4 months now, and it will be 5 months by the time of her 47th birthday.

I like her a lot and would like to impress her with a great gift.

She’s a writer by trade and loves books. She’s more into experiences than material possessions, but she does appreciate jewelry, music, and art. As far as experiences she loves to travel, be outdoors, and enjoys museums and live music.

We’re planning to go on a camping trip together for her birthday, and it would be cool if I could bring a gift that would enhance the experience of our trip and that she could use for future travel/camping.

She’s a busy caretaker looking after her mom and daughter, so a gift that might help to lighten her load or reduce daily stress could be cool too. As far as self care, she’s into massages, exercise, meal prepping, and connecting with friends.

What would be an amazing gift for this lovely and deserving person?

I’m open to any ideas!

Looking for a gift for my friend who turns 18. Usually we don't buy anything for each other but since he turns 18 I figured I could gift him something. He jokingly said a few weeks back that he wanted a 'kindred body pillow' (the lol champ) and I wanted to gift him something similar for the shit and giggles. He also said Lillia body pillow which is also a lol champ. Anyone got any clues?

I don't know her well, she's a sweet little old lady on a mobility scooter. She always comes by to tell me how beautiful my flowers are. I was thinking of bringing her a bouquet/flower vase to let her know we are thinking of her, but does anyone have any other ideas?

Hello, a family member is graduating with his MBA this weekend from a pretty competitive program. He is a 42 year old, heterosexual, married guy if that helps. I would like to bring something to give to him at the ceremony so that he can hold it and take pictures.

He was never really celebrated at his undergrad grad ceremony 20 years ago. I thought balloons may be too juvenile (it's a prestigious program so I don't really know what's normal, I went to a state school). Are flowers in the school colors ok to give? What did the mature man in your life enjoy holding at their grad ceremony?

Hello.

I'm trying to work on an idea for my wife.

Our Son is starting Daycare soon, and this is mostly like our last child. (our other child is already in DC). and it feels like a big moment. She heads back to work in a month, and plans to get ready for that are in full swing. our children are no longer home with her anymore.

I thought about flowers. but my worry with flowers is we have a cat. and that cat will be all over that shit. - so not sure if its a good idea. I thought about an edible arrangement, but it sort of just feels like a cheap gesture.

any ideas?

Me and my friend and graduating this year from hs, and she mentioned she was getting me a gift, and I told her that I wanted to get her one too.

She mentioned that since she's going to college, she doesn't really want any physical gifts. I think I would have had some ideas if she did, but now I'm having trouble thinking about what to get her.

She plays the clarinet, she's into skincare, she likes hiking because she used to live in AZ (we don't live in AZ though), she likes snacks but she can't eat a lot because she has health problems. I was wondering if I should get her something related to/for college, but idk.

I am looking for a nice present for my colleague. We know each other since beginning of the year but are already relatively close. Anyhow, not so close that I would exactly know what to buy or get. I only know that she has a dog, a garden and is a very independent woman.

She has a babygirl due by late summer, but has birthday already next month. I am invited both to her birthday and baby party, so I don’t want to give her twice something about „being a mum“.  She also already said that people only talk about her baby and give her presents for her baby, what makes her a little sad. 

Has anybody a nice idea for her bday, that has nothing in particular to do with her being pregnant? 

Hi! My finances (M24) bday is coming up June 6th and I have no idea what to get him!

About him: he's an engineer (ee) super smart and loves learning and tinkering with stuff, has like 10 super fancy watches which he is obsessed with, has all the clothes he could need, not into skincare or stuff like that really.

In the past l've gotten him a watch winder (he loved it) a travel watch carrier thing, a skincare for men set, a briefcase. He has plenty of money so can buy whatever he wants himself. I also drew him a picture of a bunch of his favorite animal and framed it which he loved. He's about to go back to school for his masters so maybe something to do with that?

He mentioned wanting a lego set but I told him I wanted to come up with something on my own. He spent like over 10 grand for my last bday so l need to come up with a good idea. (I don't have money like that lol)

Maybe something heartfelt or something he'd like but hasn't thought of? Any ideas are super helpful!!

Hi! Aside from tote bags, mugs, and shirts, do you have any idea what else can I use to print my own art and give to my friends? Something unisex as much as possible and something they can use that also lasts. I'm running out of ideas. Huhu.

Thank you!

After multiple miscarriages, my best friend will celebrate her first Mother's Day with her miracle baby.

It's been a long road for her to get to this point and I want to get her something special that recognizes her and this new and exciting chapter in her life, while also honoring the babies that first made her a mom.

Ordinarily, she's very quiet about her grief, although last year a family member sent her a plant on Mother's Day and it seemed to be something she appreciated. She has also embraced rainbows as the theme for her newborn's nursery.

Any ideas on what a good gift might be that celebrates the joy of new life and acknowledges the loss that came before?

TIA!

I work for an attorney who has been a shining beacon of assistance throughout my undergraduate years. This year will be my third year working for him, and calling him my boss feels offensive because of how much he has done to help me (Paid out of pocket for Health Insurance, Paid for LSAT prep courses, helped on the purchase of my home, contacted people he knows at my school when I needed course assistance, and so much more). I am graduating this week and I want to get him and his wife something that says thank you, but not just thank you, like THANK YOU i could not have done this w/o you.

He's into old school rap, alcohol, and other things that men are into lol. I have gotten him pricey bottles of tequila in the past as a gift, but I feel like those aren't personal enough.

*They do have a 6 year old, so I'm not sure about gifting them an experience!

I'm an artist and my best friend always comments on how she wishes she could paint like me. She always says she's a bad artist but I always try to push her to paint and I've tried multiple different things but she always seems a little offended when it's "simple or easy" art, she says stuff like ah but it's nowhere near as good as your stuff.

anyways, her birthday is coming up and I'm thinking of getting her a paint by numbers kit with a custom photo of the both of us at a beach so she can paint it.

I personally would never use one of these things but I think it might be a good way to get her interested, I'm just worried she'll think I'm being rude because I gave her something very easy to do/simple.

Is it okay?

My wife’s 12 weeks pregnant with our first child. she’s had a rough time with the pregnancy symptoms so far, nothing serious, just the normal tiredness, nausea, etc. I’d love to get her something nice for her first Mother’s Day. Any mothers out there, what would you have liked when you were pregnant?

Hi there. My mother’s grandparents recently passed and they left behind a house that they built and have lived in since 1945! Therefore, this house was a staple of mine, my mother’s and my grandmother’s childhood.

Since mother’s day is coming up, I wanted to give her something customized to remember the house. I’ve seen people get gifts of drawings of their houses when they move in, I was thinking of something like that but somehow more related to family.

Very curious if you guys have any ideas. Thank you!

Most of my friends and I are graduating college this upcoming June and will probably all be moving far apart from each other after this. I'm trying to come up a budget friendly gift that I can get for each of them that will be memorable and they'll like. I was thinking of making a little scrapbook of all the memories I've made with them but I'm not sure if that's too old ladyish lol. I was wondering if anyone had any other good ideas or if i should just go ahead with the scrapbooks? I'm thinking a budget of $10 - $30 per person (there's like 8 of them)

My brothers wedding is coming up and I am unable to make it due to some medical issues and living multiple states away. I've been trying to think of something I could get him as an "I'm sorry I can't be here in person but I'm here in spirit" and the only thing I've been able to think of is an engraved tie clip but he doesn't like those and I'm drawing up blank on anything else that might be good. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated as I've asked my whole family and his fiancé and none of them have been able to come up with anything either!

My friend is 21+ and is graduating with an associate's degree in graphic design. We're close in the way that we rely on each other for support and we can share stuff that we can't with other friends. But originally this friend was introduced through another person who we're both not friends with anymore. I don't know every little detail about her interests, like her favorite brands, etc. But I want to get her something to show I'm proud of her. The biggest thing is that she struggles with housing insecurity. She's constantly moving around because she doesn't bring in enough income or has bad roommates/landlords. So I don't want to just get her fluff just because it's cute. I want to get something she can treasure and keep for awhile.

With all of that background context, I want to get her something nice for her special day. I have about 25 days to get something. I already plan to get her a bouquet of white roses (as requested) and a grad balloon. As mentioned, we are close, I just don't know all of her interests without sounding too obvious to ask. I also don't want to just give her cash because I've already helped her with a bill or two before. My budget is $20-$100. I have Amazon Prime so something from there is preferred but not mandatory. I like Etsy as well!

Any suggestions are appreciated :)