/r/Gifts
A subreddit to share unique gift ideas with others.
Rules define a subreddit. So let's start with the 8 golden rules of this subreddit first.
RULES:
Make sure to submit unique gift ideas only. If it isn't unique it does not belong here.
Please flair your posts appropriately. AutoModerator already does quite a bit of automatic flairing, but it's not perfect, so please check that the flair is appropriate for your post.
Make sure to link to the product link directly if possible. Links from trustworthy sites like Amazon, Etsy, Ebay etc are preferred.
Due to this subreddit getting a lot of spam, if your account is very new and/or has very little karma, your submission/comment will be removed. If your post does get removed, you can send us a modmail and, if your post isn't spam and doesn't violate any other rules, we'll approve it.
No referral links without a warning in the comment or post title.
No ad hominem attacks or threats, including troll-feeding responses.
If you believe a post or comment is spam, breaks our rules, breaks reddit's rules, or is otherwise inappropriate, please click the "report" button and submit a report (with a reason, please).
If over 10% of your submissions and conversation are your own site/content/affiliate links, you're almost certainly a spammer. [1] [2] [3]
And that's it for now. More rules may be added here as the community grows depending on what you guys think is important. But the most important thing is to keep submitting unique gift ideas here and stay awesome.
How to tell whether the gift is unique?
I would say that if you think that the gift you found out is unique, it most probably is unique. If you submit it here, you'll find out.
Self posts asking for gift ideas are also allowed here.
Just mention "Looking for a gift for my 'xyz'" in the title and mention the things he/she likes the most plus other details like the occasion and/or budget in the description. We could have a discussion about it and find the most suitable and cutest gift for that 'xyz' of yours :)
We all love gifts, don't we?? :)
Please send us a modmail if your post gets stuck in the spamfilter. We receive at least 20+ spam posts everyday and it's hard to go through each submission.
Other awesome subreddits
/r/awesome - Stay awesome
/r/shutupandtakemymoney - Unique gadgets
/r/wrapping - Show off your wrapping skills and share wrapping tips
/r/DiyGifts - Make your own gifts
/r/ArtisanGifts - Sell the gifts you've made
Hover over link flairs for more information.
/r/Gifts
My big sister is the ultimate pink/love/valentines person, and she’s really going through it right now. She lives states away from me and I am trying to put together a valentines package to mail to her.
I’m just looking for ideas of things to include. I thought I would get a cute cozy sweatshirt/pants set, and probably send some cookies or brownies (I became an expert at mailing baked goods during the year of long distance with my now husband), but I was hoping to get some other ideas that are cute and fun without being too childish or feeling like I’m just reminding her she’s single on Valentine’s Day.
Has everything he needs in practical terms. Financially well off. Budget around $100. He’s my cousin
Hi guys i spent all my money on bike repairs and other stuffs this month and im broke lol, What do i gift my gf for valentines day , she isn’t expecting anything and knows im broke but i have always gifted her something or other on special dates so i want to continue that tradition, i can’t make handmade gifts too she lives far from me , can yall suggest something under 1k INR ?
He is a software developer who lives in another state. Watches and books is not an option. He doesn't have any such hobby or interest either. He's a weird dude for sure, but anyways. Suggest something please, his birthday is on 6th Feb.
Help 🥲 I’ve been trying to decide on something for other two weeks and been scrolling Etsy and random websites for DOZENS of hours to no avail and even asked my boyfriend’s best friend for advice (his advice was vague disheartening and condescending…)
Ideas that wouldn’t work:
❌ clothes
❌ watches
❌ jewelry
❌ lego
❌ car stuff
❌ perfume/scent/body care
❌ candies/chocolates
❌ flowers
❌ photo stuff (we don’t have many and don’t rly take photos)
❌ gift cards
❌ tickets to something
❌ things with premade sayings on them
❌ art stuff
❌ guitar stuff
❌ gaming stuff
❌ stuff that “isn’t unique” 🥲🥲
❌ snacks/food
❌ plans
It’s putting me in perpetual anxiety mode and I really feel so exhausted 😞 I’m sure there’s more stuff I have to add to the ❌ list but my braincells are burnt out right now
I just feel so defeated and I’m starting to hate myself for not being able to come up with anything
Bf’s friend advised me to look for something that isnt “phony cookie cutter bullshit” and it must be “unique genuine and one of a kind”
Help… 🥲
My friend/mentor (they/them pronouns) really got a huge promotion and is moving out of state. I would like to get them a personalized gift to show them how much they mean to me. My first thought was a high quality personalized planner as organization and their job are very important to them. They also really like reality shows, their pets, and fashion (especially unique jewelry).
Does anyone have any suggestions? My ideal budget is under $100.
Hi I’m looking to buy gifts for my boyfriend and he doesn’t really want anything. He said he would prefer gifts that were useful and was wondering if there were small things that you bought that elevated your life?
Hey guys! It’s my moms birthday in May and her mom just recently passed away last year. I found a voicemail that she left me on my phone and want to do something with the audio as it would be very special for my mom. Has anyone ever had a build-a-bear or know of something equivalent / better that I could put the audio in and give to her? Would appreciate any ideas you have, thanks
I’m looking to get my mom a gift for her birthday (02/23). She’s very picky and has expensive taste. I’ve gotten her SO much jewelry, clothes, bath stuff, baking/cooking, flower subscriptions, snack subscriptions, etc.
I am running out of ideas. Only thing that comes to mind right now is a JCPenny photoshoot since we don’t have many pictures together and the awkwardness (funniness) of it might make her more comfortable in front of the camera.
I got her a gold heart pendant + gold chain for Valentine’s Day, so definitely no more jewelry.
P.S. Would love to take her to a massage spot but she hates people touching her 😂
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One of my friends wants to get me something for my birthday but I haven't got a clue what I want. It only needs to be something small ideally under £10. For reference im a 16 yr old guy
So just as the title says, my boyfriend's birthday and Valentine's Day are less than a week from each other (Valentine's Day is first). I want to get better at gift-giving. We've been together for a little over a year, so this is our second Valentine's Day and birthday together. I live with him in his house, if that helps.
A little bit about him:
- In his early 30s, owns his own home, has a purebred German Shepherd dog
- Very introverted - spends most of his time playing PC games (Path of Exile, World of Warcraft, etc.), enjoys computer science-y things, very nerdy man overall. Loves Mountain Dew and the occasional Taco Bell every once in a while. He also works from home.
- Enjoys hiking on trails when it's nicer outside (we live in Michigan and the weather is *not it* this time of year)
- Likes a calm, quiet space in his home. He enjoys candles. I am hesitant to get him more considering we have a whole bunch he still needs to get through.
- Is hoping that one day he'll move out to the Pacific Northwest (think outer Seattle area). He visited right after COVID and has fallen in love with the area. Again, we currently live in Michigan.
- He cooks for us a few times a week but has admitted he's not the *best* cook in the world. We tend to make simple, healthy meals and every couple of weeks or so we'll utilize Hello Fresh.
He's not super big into gifts but I want to give him something that I know he'll like and I want it to be meaningful and something he can appreciate for years to come.
Things I am already considering and / or have already purchased for him:
- Selected nine (9) photos of us (and the dog) and ordered Heart Printed custom photo magnets for him. Thinking he'll probably put them on our fridge in the kitchen.
- He has expressed interest in getting professional photos taken of his dog. I have looked into this and have a consultation scheduled with a local photographer.
- He mentioned wanting some household things taken care of (general maintenance things). While I know it's something he needs, part of me wants to give him a more exciting, meaningful gift.
Any suggestions? I know with time and practice I'll get better with coming up with gift ideas. I love giving, that's the thing. I struggle with my friends and family, too, not just with my boyfriend. Lmao.
THANK YOU!
Hi! I’m in desperate need of help with gift ideas for much little sister. She is turning 17 but is not a typical girly girl who likes shopping, make-up, being out with friends and so on. She is also very picky in what she likes and doesn’t want things that is just going to lay around and not be used or things she really just doesn’t need.
She has a special interest in medical things and her favorite series is Greys anatomy, Good Doctor and Chicago Med, PD and Fire. She also likes to game mostly Fortnite and some Valorant. Another hobby she has is speed puzzling but she already has so many puzzles so I don’t think I can give her that.
It feels like she already has everything or the things I come up with she doesn’t need! I would like to give her some sort of gift basket with different small things but I don’t have any ideas! 😅🤔
Every idea is appreciated and I’m sorry if my English is bad, it’s not my first language. 🥺
Hi all!
I am gearing up for Valentine's Day and really want to get my boyfriend something special and sweet. We've been together for 2.5 years and he always gets me absolutely perfect gifts (e.g., a top I've tried on but not bought because it was too expensive, a rare vintage bag I have loved since I was a kid, an obscure machine to make my favourite drinks at home, etc). I always struggle way more when it comes to gifting for him because he always buys whatever he needs/wants when he thinks of it.
He loves golf and fishing, but he has already invested in the best gear. I would love to gift him an experience, but we already do a lot of fun things on a regular basis so I'm not sure it would feel very special (e.g., we go to a bathhouse around once a month, so a spa doesn't really feel that "special" for a gift). I've previously given him emotional/sentimental things which he has really enjoyed and I can tell he gets emotional (for example, homemade photo albums, things embroidered with things special to us, etc). I'm therefore thinking of something emotional again, but cannot think of anything anymore!!! Any tips from anyone????
What should I get my boyfriend for Valentine’s Day? He loves music and plays guitar. He is a huge rock fan and likes corvettes. His favorite animals are German shepherds and turtles. He likes chocolate
So my colleague is turning 35 in 3 weeks. We are pretty close so I definitely want to give her something. I have no clue what to give, I already bought a LP with songs we both love. But it was pretty cheap so I want to buy another thing.
I would love to give her tickets to something. But we still have a thing planned from the last time I gave her something. She got free festival tickets for me and some other colleagues so I gave her a ticket to a party. But that party is still 2 months away. Well anyway I think giving experiences is the best but I dont want to overdo it. So that leaves me with physical gifts.
I was thinking of maybe just flowers? Or a giftcard to a spa? But idk, I could use some ideas :)
-Budget 50 euros/dollars
Hi Everyone!!!
Reaching out because this is my last resort for ideas.
My mom's birthday is coming up in 2 weeks and my father and siblings cannot agree on what to get her. She is a very tough person to shop for and we almost never get her a gift she likes. Our best gifts were light up crochet hooks, and a dyson air wrap.
For context; my mom is very picky about clothing, jewelry and makeup and prefers to buy those things herself.
She loves to crochet, she loves country music, the buffalo bills, wine, whiskey and traveling. She loves spending time with her family, her dogs, her friends and cooking. She is currently in the process of turning one of our old bedrooms into a craft room.
I suggested paying for a spa day as I know she would appreciate that but my dad and siblings turned that down. I'm out of ideas and everything I see doesn't compare to what we got her last year.
I'm open to anything get my mom a thoughtful gift.
Hiii! So, in two weeks, it’s my friend’s 17th birthday. 🎂
The thing is, I haven’t seen her in years, and I don’t really know what she’s into… I’ve checked her Instagram stories, but nothing… I really have no idea what to get her, and I obviously don’t want to show up « empty-handed ».
Do you have any ideas?
Thank you so much! 💖
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I’ve been stuck in the “wallet or watch?” loop way too often for my Dad’s birthday. Recently I tried a free AI gift tool (GiftFinderAI) that actually gave me some fun, unique ideas, super simple to use! Also gave me the idea of an experience not just something physical. Classic dads being happy with just socks! Has anyone else used AI for gift suggestions or found other ways to break out of the usual gift rut for guys? Would love to hear your top tips!
My boyfriend's V-Day gift is this V-Day Pokemon card, and I need a description for our "attack" description. It's super cute, but I was never a huge Pokemon card person growing up, and he was. All ideas welcome, creative and funny would be my approach since its V-day but anything is welcome!
I need help getting ideas for my boyfriend’s birthday coming up. He always gets me the best gifts and I’m constantly missing the mark!
He’s a PC gamer in Esports but he’s really picky about his set up and has pretty much everything known to man. His favorite games are WOW, Overwatch, Elden ring, and dark souls.
He loves anime and is a hopeless romantic
He’s recently worked on losing a lot of weight so he doesn’t really like sugar but he’s loved drinking coffee since he got an espresso machine for Christmas.
He has a knife collection and also likes swords. He’s also really good at jujitsu and loves twirling stuff.
He’s really nostalgic about digimon (so anything for that he’d love)
He’s also going to Ireland a couple of days after his birthday and had gotten some new luggage for it.
My budget is about $200 and I have about a month and a half
I was just scrolling for a gift for my gf and came across this site called Crillio, and they have the cutest Valentine’s gifts. There’s this little heart-shaped plaque where you can add a photo, a song, and a message, and it lights up too. Pretty sweet idea for a gift, better than the usual chocolates and flowers tbh. Just thought I’d share in case anyone’s looking for something different. Heres the link: www.crillio.com
So I love my husband obviously, but I've taken a lower paying trainee position in my dream career, so my money is a bit tight at the moment as much as I'd love to whisk him away to some romantic spa or holiday for his 30th I simply can't.
Now he earns a decent amount of money, espeically for a no kids life style, if he wants anything he buys it himself! He also doesn't love a lot of things, he's also not an introvert.
He likes, japan/japanese things, mexican food, nintendo, his computer (but he's just built his dream one so idk if theres anything I could even get he doesn't have his dream one of for it!!), lego.
I'm really struggling to think of a special gift for him, I can think of little things like japanese snacks, lego sets, games etc. but they are the same type of things I get him each year.
He's not the type of man that likes BBQ's, cooking (whilst he does it, he doesn't love it!), he doesn't drink, wear watches etc. which is a lot of what I get when I google gift ideas!
I am looking around the 2-300 pound mark. Any ideas would be amazing!