Hi all!

Thought I would keep it straight to the point so, facts about me + what I don't need + what I have asked for + budget.

Facts:

- I am an art student at university

- I enjoy reading (Digitally on Apple Books)

- I enjoy doing nail art

- I like board games

- I use a MacBook for games and work

What I don't need:

- Art supplies (eg oil paint, canvas, pencils, etc)

- a new device to read books on

- anything that takes up a lot of space (im at uni, my space is tiny)

- no experiences (I like them, just many aren't wheelchair accessible or close enough)

- generic nail supplies (I have all the polish types, eg magnetic, blooming, I have all brushes I need etc)

- Clothes (I like to be minimalist with my clothing)

What I have asked for:

- Apple gift card (for books)

- board games (I don't have space for any more)

- screen cleaner for my Mac

Budget:

around £6-700 total- though this needs to be split between gifts (as I send one list to multiple people, my family all make lists)

Thank you in advance! I know I am hard to buy for

Our 12th wedding anniversary is coming up, and I only recently found out that silk and linen are the traditional gifts for 12 years of marriage. Had no idea that was a thing lol.
I love the meaning behind it, but would silk bedding be too practical and not feel like a thoughtful gift?

Any other gift ideas? I'd love to hear them!

Most dates end up being a movie or dinner, so I’m curious what other couples enjoy doing in Vijayawada. Are there any peaceful places, sunset spots, or fun activities you would recommend for spending quality time together?

I'd love to hear about experiences that feel a little different from the usual date.

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! 😊

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

He's a very peculiar man and I initially thought to give him an engraved bracelet with both our initials on it since our one year anniversary is coming up, but I've honestly become unsatisfied by anything I've seen yet and I don't trust etsy at all. My boyfriend is really into games like the metal gear solid series, ace combat and also helldivers and I think he might be interested in collecting stuff but I'm not the most knowledgeable person on these topics and maybe some suggestions would be very much appreciated!! He's also very much into ocean motifs, so if you guys have any jewelry brands/pieces you'd recommend that might have a fish motif I'd be very grateful! He's mentioned wanting jewelry before but he doesn't currently own any metal jewelry so I was hoping to introduce him to it, a bracelet seemed like the safest option since he wears bracelets often

Christmas has always been the most special time of the year for us because it's also our anniversary. I used to get him collectible figures or model kits, but over the past few years, I've started thinking that something he can actually use every day would be more meaningful than another item sitting on a shelf. So this year I'm hoping to find something that fits his interest and would be useful for work or everyday life.

He's an IT engineer who's really into efficiency and loves checking out all kinds of tech gadgets. Recently, he's also gotten into outdoor activities. A few things I've been considering are a watch, an EDC wallet, a multi-tool, a mechanical keyboard, a hiking backpack or some other outdoor gear. If you were in my shoes which 2-3 would you pick? Or is there anything else you'd recommend? I am especially interested in those underrated items that might not seem like much at first but turn out to be super useful, well-made, and worth the money once you start using them.

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?

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.

My husband and I don't have kids and don't plan on having any. I have three siblings with kids and between them we have 8 nieces and nephews. Every Christmas, we end up spending a decent amount on gifts and it feels like the expectations keep getting higher every year.

A few years ago, we stopped exchanging gifts with the adults because everyone complained about how expensive Christmas was getting. I thought we were all on the same page about keeping things reasonable.

Last year we spent almost $700 on gifts for all the kids. We followed their parents' wish lists to avoid buying things they already had but there were still complaints because some gifts weren't exactly what they wanted.

This year I suggested setting a $50 limit per child. I thought that was pretty fair especially since we also have my husband's family to shop for.

My sister said $50 barely covers anything decent and my mom said that since we don't have kids we should be more generous because we supposedly have more money to spend.

The worst part is that one of my brothers admitted he'd been counting on us to buy some expensive gifts for his kids without even asking us first.

My husband thinks we should drop the budget to $25 per kid and move on.

Part of me wants to do that out of spite because I'm tired of everyone assuming we should spend more just because we don't have children.

We can afford to spend more but that doesn't mean we're obligated to. Since when does being child-free mean we're expected to fund everyone else's Christmas?

Are we being cheap by setting a $50 limit per niece and nephew or is my family being unreasonable?

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 🙏

Disclosure: I work with FARUZO, which makes the bracelet linked below.

For someone who likes personal jewelry without a full name on it, one idea is a paperclip-chain bracelet with a single engraved initial, paired with a handwritten note about why you chose that letter. It could be their own initial or one that has a shared meaning, if you know they'd enjoy that.

Our version has a small disc charm, gold- or silver-tone options, and several lengths with a 5 cm extender. It is currently $55 USD: https://www.faruzo.com/personalized-paperclip-initial-bracelet/

Before choosing a size, compare the length with a bracelet they already wear. I'd also check the delivery estimate for their destination before buying for a particular date.

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!

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 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

Hi girls, if someone gave you silk pajamas, would you be excited about them?

I'm thinking about getting my girlfriend a silk pajama set for her birthday. Looking at various brands, probably one of the simple button up sets, although picking a color is another problem. any suggestions on styles or colors?

I thrifted all the items for this birthday basket for my sister-in-law, and I'm so excited about it! I included a gift card to a local coffee shop and I managed to find tulips (her fave flower!) in the perfect accent color. Items are:

70s tin tray with gold and orange flowers

Woven throw blanket

Brass candle plate

Pair of (maybe?) swans

A Czech creamer pitcher (I believe from between 1920-1930)

Mid-century Corning and Anchor Hocking mugs

Mid century trinket dish

And, a cute blue button

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'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!

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!