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Gift ideas by person

Gift ideas sorted by who you are buying for: family, partners, kids and teens, coworkers, teachers and friends. Each page gives ideas by budget and interest, and notes what tends to go down well with that person.

All gifts by person

A quick way to narrow it down

Answer three questions before you open a page:

  1. What are they into right now? Cooking, gardening, a sport, a series they keep talking about.
  2. What do they use every day that could be nicer? A better mug, a warmer blanket, good headphones.
  3. What is your budget? Under $25, under $50, under $100, or a splurge.

With those answers, the person pages will point you to a short list quickly.

For the hard-to-buy-for

Experiences (a class, a show, a meal out), consumables they would not buy themselves (good coffee, nice olive oil) and practical upgrades work for people who say they want nothing.

Group gifts

For a teacher, a boss or a coworker leaving, pooling money for one good gift with a card everyone signs is usually better received than several small ones.

Frequently asked questions

What do you get someone who has everything?

An experience or something consumable: a meal, tickets, a class, or a treat they would not buy for themselves.

Are gifts for teachers and coworkers expected?

Not usually, but small gifts at the end of the year or for a leaving do are common. Keep them modest.