/r/Gifts

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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.


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/r/Gifts

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Check out these Walking dead keychains! The perfect gift for any walking dead fan! LINKS

0 Comments
2024/04/25
12:05 UTC

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Boyfriend’s 25th Bday… Rum Barrel?

My boyfriend is turning 25 in July and i have a few ideas, like 25 gifts for turning 25, but i have one in particular I want to bounce around and get opinions.

I had the idea of getting him an aged whiskey barrel, but I know he prefers rum; as his go to drink when going out is a captain and coke. I am not having as much luck finding places to buy or get spiced rum barrels or maybe not searching the right things. I am also thinking a smaller one would be preferable as he lives in an apartment. He also enjoys nice vodkas and tequilas as well.

Maybe a tasting session somewhere and the barrel as a gift? Any help is appreciated as i know nothing about rum or barrels or where to start honestly.

He really likes to collect and display those Oberon kegs and different beer steins so this is where the idea is stemming from. We have a bunch of chili's shakers set up in the kitchen.

We do live in Michigan if that helps. Thank you!

0 Comments
2024/04/25
04:28 UTC

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Gift suggestions for a college going away basket

I’m trying to make a college going away basket for my best friend but I’m not sure what all to include in it. I have a few small specific items relating to her interests but what are some more generic items I could include that she might enjoy? She will be living in the dorms at university if that’s helpful.

36 Comments
2024/04/25
02:12 UTC

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Debate coaches

I am a horrible gift giver, I’ve known these coaches for the past 4 years and we have gotten super close and now I’m graduating and I really want to get them something nice

They are both late 20’s, one female one male, and both definitely have a younger style (so you’d think it’d be easier for me to think of things but no 😔)

I’m more struggling with the male coach, he’s a guys guy for sure, gymbro, chicken-and-rice type, loves football etc etc and I literally have zero ideas (what do guys want???)

For the female coach I have general ideas of handbags and jewelery and whatnot, but she’s super into shakespeare and i know she likes makeup, a very girls-girl

I’d prefer to not get them one of those generic teachers gifts they make on etsy that say their name or whatever, they definitely have enough of those 😅

If anyone who vaguely fits these descriptions has ideas for gifts please let me know i’m getting desperate our debate banquet is next week😅🥹

edit: I don’t really have a budget, i love these coaches so much and my mom offered to supplement some money for it as well- i’d like to stay around the 50-100$ range for each!!

0 Comments
2024/04/24
21:37 UTC

15

Gifts ideas

Hi I am the worst gift giver and I like to lean toward more sentimental or actually useful items. I have a few people in my life who have gone through major life accomplishments and I want to celebrate them with something that wont break the budget any thoughts

  • College Grad Business - 21 M
  • PhD in Philosophy - 32 F
  • Hotel GM New Dream Job - 29 M
13 Comments
2024/04/24
20:32 UTC

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Need help with the presentation of concert tickets?

Hi! I’m surprising my nephew (8) with concert tickets for his birthday. I have no idea how to present them because the tickets are online. He’s never been to a concert before. I want to make the presentation fun and exciting. He can read, so that helps lol. Any suggestions on how to make the presentation memorable would be super helpful!

4 Comments
2024/04/24
15:01 UTC

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I wanna send chocolate to someone in Mexico

Hello guys, I want to chocolate delivered to my friend in Mexico. Uber eats is somehow giving error messages for my card authorizations. And when I look at websites for chocolate baskets or even chocolate bars they are quite expensive. Like from 100 usd to few thousands. Is it normal or am I missing something like they write it as usd but it is in pesos or sth. I am living in Turkey and USD to TRY is 32ish today. So, some of these options are up to my whole monthly salary.

What I am basically asking is, how can I get a chocolate gift delivered to my friend internationally?

5 Comments
2024/04/24
09:05 UTC

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Gift for Headmaster of School

I've had my kids at the same school for 17 years. I'd like to get a gift for the headmaster who is around 80. When my oldest was accepted for Pre-K at the school I was 25 working as a server with a side gig hoping to give my kid the best education I could (We live in an area where all schools are graded at 2/10). The headmaster has seen my family grow to 3 kids, helped us with financial aid for all 17 years, even waiving off a huge amount of late payments one year when my business did not do well. I don't know how to repay the opportunity he gave us, I just know that I'd like to give him a nice gift. Thing is I have no idea what? I don't think a bottle of booze is appropriate. Any ideas? Thanks

4 Comments
2024/04/24
04:47 UTC

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High school grad- runner

Gift for my niece who is graduating from high school. Going to a college out of state (but driving distance from home) on a track team scholarship. No major declared. Budget around $100.

8 Comments
2024/04/24
03:55 UTC

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Gift ideas for PLC lead

Hi all.

I am a teacher and my grade level team consists of three women (26, 31, 29). One of the teachers and I are leaving at the end of the year, and we want to get something nice for our PLC lead (29). She always goes above and beyond for us, getting us little gifts consisting of chocolates, candles, face masks, etc. We want to make a gift basket for her and are trying to think of things beyond the things she gives us.

Background information on her that may be beneficial: she’s going through a masters to become a therapist so she won’t be staying long after us.

She’ll have a whole new team and a whole slew of new responsibilities, so we were wanting to create a “survival kit” kind of gag gift but things that will be useful. Any ideas would be appreciated!

0 Comments
2024/04/24
03:05 UTC

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Present for girlfriends 18th

Hello!! I was just looking for some feedback on this present idea for my girlfriend’s upcoming birthday. We’ve been dating for just around six months and I was thinking of getting her some of her favourite flowers and some jewellery. But most importantly I was thinking of giving her a shirt of mine. One of the mornings when we first started to see each other I gave her this shirt to wear because she said it was a bit cold. And since then she’s had a couple of my clothes in her possession and have worn them to bed saying that they reminded her of me. So i was thinking that it would be suitable for me to give her the shirt to remind her of when we first met???? I also have a little fragrance spray bottle where I can put some of my fragrance in as she always says that I smell really good. Anyways I was just wondering if this gift is good and isn’t coming across as a bit weird or low effort. Thanks

3 Comments
2024/04/24
01:44 UTC

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Bday gift for my mom who is moving 3k miles to be closer to me

I am beyond broke right now due to needing a new car when I was not planning on getting a new car, so either very cheap or an experience I can give. She adores my son, her grandson, so I have pics to give her, but she’s all packed up and getting ready to move 3,000 miles to be closer to us, so feels silly to give her anything to take with her. I have a card that I will gush my heart into, but I would like to give her something cause she really deserves it.

37 Comments
2024/04/24
01:15 UTC

2

Cheap ish gift ideas for my bf?

I’m currently out of work due to health issues, I need some cute, cheap gift ideas for my boyfriends birthday!

11 Comments
2024/04/23
23:38 UTC

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For a 70 yo Lady!

Hi, Amy suggestions please for what I can get my soon to be 70yo masseuse? I’ve been going to her for almost 15 years & always get her a bday/Xmas gifts but girlfriend is turning 70 so I’d love a special gift. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated I’m stymied!

7 Comments
2024/04/23
23:33 UTC

8

Gift for 21st birthday

The best neighbors I’ve had at this house moved away a year ago. Their oldest son is turning 21 in May and I’m invited to the party. He is either a junior or a senior in college ATM, plays basketball for the college, is a very, very good kid, and they are a religious/churchgoing household.

For his HS grad, I gave him 20.00 or 25.00. When he went to school a few weeks later, I stocked him up gatorade. I am capped at about 25.00 again, but should I give him cash in a card? A gift card? If a GC, to where? We have WAWA here with gas stations and snacks, etc, but that seems lackluster for 21. I’m thinking if he’s a senior, there will be another party soon, but given his age and when the BD lands, he’s most likely a junior, so I have another year til that party!

2 Comments
2024/04/23
21:33 UTC

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If these are your hobbies, what would be a knockout birthday present?

My husbands birthday is coming up and I want to give him something special. Im really not up to date with tech gadgets but would love to get something he can integrate with his current hobbies, or even something adjacent to these hobbies.

  • Playstation - has PS5
  • Drones - have Mavic 3
  • Photography - has DSLR collection
  • Rock climbing - trad and bouldering
  • Surfing - has boards and a wetsuit
  • Garmin - has fenix 7
  • Chess - (this man loves chess)

Budget $1000-$1500 AUD

EDIT: woah I'm so stoked at the response, thanks everyone. Even just great prompts to search in un-thought of directions

42 Comments
2024/04/23
20:17 UTC

4

Gift idea for millionaires?

My male client recently retired and I have no idea what to get for a gift.

He has very unique interests, but is currently interested in sailing.

18 Comments
2024/04/23
19:27 UTC

3

Gift for a male friend

I’m friends with a college, he owns the company I worked for and after a few years he’s given me a massive opportunity to become business partners. Since then the business has gone from strength to strength and I’m earning more money than I ever thought I would.

I wanted to get him something as a thank you for the opportunities without it being weird.

Anyone got any ideas?

1 Comment
2024/04/23
18:33 UTC

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Gift idea for an Eye Surgeon

My FIL is receiving an award for some eye surgery he has perfected. What would be a small gift we could give him at the award ceremony? I was cross stitching an anatomical eye but it will not be done in time…

8 Comments
2024/04/23
18:32 UTC

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What should I get for my dads bday?

LOL I am struggling here. It’s in a few days, I think I put it off too close…

Was going to post in askmen but I didn’t realize they don’t allow these questions

Anyway, he’s turning 61.

He just got a tv for his man cave in the garage, going to put his mini fridge in there too so my mom was thinking something decorative for his garage?

My budget is about $65 I think.

He loves hockey, and it’s the playoffs right now so maybe something in that theme for his favorite team, but even then I don’t know what exactly.

He’s a typical conservative “man’s man” loves cars, trucks, hockey, BBQing, beers, live music, things like that

55 Comments
2024/04/23
17:15 UTC

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What’s the female equivalent of buying flowers for someone?

Just to say i love you. He doesn’t want flowers :/

27 Comments
2024/04/23
14:26 UTC

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Gift ideas for my girlfriends birthday

My girlfriends birthday is coming up and I need help. I'm in a secret relationship with my ex due to school problems and just toxic friends in general. I'd give the world to my girl but it's hard cause we are from different cultures and she's a year older than me. I really need gift Ideas that aren't a dead giveaway that we're still together

1 Comment
2024/04/23
14:11 UTC

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Gift ideas for my nephew who's turning 21

My nephew is turning 21 and we will be doing a family dinner this weekend. I'd like to get him a little something given that this is a "momentous" birthday but need ideas. He doesn't drink so the normal alcohol type of gifts won't work here. He recently graduated with his associates in restaurant management and now has his first "adult" job managing a restaurant. He loves that. He still lives at home but will move out within the next year or so. When my niece turned 21, I sent her $20 to use at the bars in college. We're not a family that normally gives gifts to the nieces and nephews after HS so not looking for anything big. Any ideas?

4 Comments
2024/04/23
14:03 UTC

2

Thank you gift for a time share stay

My friend’s new boyfriend (maybe 2 months now?) gifted me a 3-night stay at his timeshare in NYC after he heard me planning my trip. He was so kind as to give us an extra night so we didn’t have to check out early on Sunday. How can I thank this guy? I don’t know him very well. I asked my friend who’s dating him and she didn’t really know.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks.

2 Comments
2024/04/23
11:45 UTC

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What to get for my boyfriend who is turning 25?

I’m a little broke and in college and he already has a degree and a job he puts a lot of hours into. We’ve been together for about 3 months. He likes soccer, green, jewelry, and plain clothes. He works corporate and wears suits to work from time to time. I want something that’s not too expensive but still looks like I made an effort. I’m thinking of taking him out to dinner, but that’s gonna be tricky because he quite literally never ever lets me pay when we go out. His birthday is May 17th.
PS we’re long distance, about 3 hours away.

10 Comments
2024/04/23
04:03 UTC

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Gift idea for newish female friend who is very rich

I (32f) have a good friend that I made in the last year (44f). She took me under her wing, and is a big sister figure to lots of women my age and younger. She makes a ton of money, always hosts events at her house, and takes people out for dinner. Like pays for everyone at a 12 person fancy dinner. She appears to like doing it because she keeps planning these events and not letting anyone else pay. She’s Vietnamese, Christian, and really loves food and nice restaurants. However, I am not rich (I’d like to spend >=75) so what do you get a rich person that has done a lot for you? Also, she’s friendly, but not warm or sentimental. I can’t really explain it but I don’t want to get her something overly sentimental. Help!! I was thinking a massage certificate? That’s literally the best I can come up with.

187 Comments
2024/04/23
03:36 UTC

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Self-care gifts

I like turning random days on the calendar into a special occasion to give a gift. Example: my boyfriend loves rubber ducks, and I got him one of those cosplaying rubber ducks of one of his favorite characters for National Rubber Duck day.

International Self Care Day is coming up in July (the 24th) and I would like to give my boyfriend a little basket of self-care gifts. However, I’m not a guy so I might not be able to imagine what problems I could solve for him. I know he likes those cooling eye masks you put in the fridge when he gets headaches and he’d probably appreciate some type of heating pad or back massager for his back. Any other ideas of what I can include in this basket?

6 Comments
2024/04/23
02:12 UTC

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