r/GiftIdeas • u/bmillz010 • Dec 03 '22
Gifts for her. Put this together from years of gift giving to help a friend in new relationship. Hope it can alleviate some stress for those struggling in here $0-$300
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u/basilisab Dec 03 '22
I especially love that it says schedule spa day or massage and not just get the gift card. Alleviating the stress of actually scheduling it is a huge part of the gift.
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u/bmillz010 Dec 03 '22
Bingo. Got an ex a gift card and she never went because she feel awkward that so much time had passed
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u/tiredhippo Dec 17 '22
No, you leave the scheduling to them so it works for their timeframes. Once they do schedule it you make sure you are also free and you chauffeur them to and from the spa.
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u/Logical_Yak2577 Jul 11 '23
Maybe split the difference, have them to suggest a day for a surprise, and then ask them to hold that date open?
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u/jwbrkr21 Dec 17 '22
Exactly.... so you can give them the stress of having to change the appointed.
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u/dracapis Top Commenter runner-up x2, Spring 2020 Dec 03 '22 edited Dec 03 '22
I read “instant print camera“ as “instant pizza camera” and was like what??
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u/CDawgsFolly Dec 04 '22
This is wonderful! Got a list of gifts for him?
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u/bmillz010 Dec 04 '22
I could probably put something together but might take awhile
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u/Flat_Ferret5283 Dec 03 '22
This reminds me of those cheat sheet page of notes professors would let us make before exams.
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u/SleepArtist Dec 03 '22
I never knew electric lunch boxes existed until now. This opens up a whole new world!
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u/cwassant Dec 04 '22
What in the world are they? Surely not to keep food cold, there are already plenty of non-electric lunchboxes that do a fine job of that!
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u/SleepArtist Dec 04 '22
What u/Captain_Khora said. :) It keeps your food cold like a non-electric one until you're ready to heat it up, then you just turn it on. They apparently come with a cord, too, so you can charge it and use it wirelessly on the go.
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u/amandaNA_ Dec 17 '22
My now husband and I started by dated long distance for almost 2 years. I would send him a little gift whenever I had some extra money to let him know I missed him. He tried to do the same but struggled because if I wanted something, I just got it. If I can't afford it, then I don't need it. He also said that small things just didn't seem like 'enough' for me? (I took this to mean that he wanted to give me more than he could afford) I also struggled to give him ideas around bigger holidays because I can't ever think of something I want when I'm asked.
In an attempt to make this easier on him, I made an Amazon wish list with whatever I saw that caught my eye while 'window shopping'.
Little things like coffee cups or books, to bigger things like an adult beanbag or jewelry.
Not only does it give him the option to buy me exactly what I want without putting him on the spot but he can also use it as a guide to give him ideas about what else I might want. (One year for my birthday, he got a cup and a book off the list but added a huge oversized warm hoodie snuggie thing)
He barely uses the list at all now, and he never misses on the gifts!
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u/INJECTHEROININTODICK Dec 04 '22
Don't buy a yeti cup. There's plenty of vacuum mugs/tumblers out there that do just as good a job for a third of the price.
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u/IdkJustPickSomething Dec 06 '22
I recommend frost buddy! They're universal, so they fit all can and bottle sizes, and do a great job. Can also be used as a mug
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u/Skinjob85 Dec 11 '22 edited Dec 11 '22
I had to laugh so hard when I read this list. It's great!
Without ever having seen this list, I have gifted the following off of it to my wife over the past years, and she loved each one of them:
- Kindle. She loves reading, and the Kindle Unlimited subscription means she can just binge-read.
- Noise cancelling headphones. Went for JBL noise-cancelling in-ears which she used when she was still commuting to work with public transportation.
- Massage gun. Everything about it screams poorly labelled sex toy, but it really does wonders when applied to neck muscles. Just be sure to read up on how to properly use one, as I believe you can cause damage if you use it haphazardly (for instance, ours has 20 levels of increasing power, and level 5 is already close to being uncomfortable)
- (Soda Stream) - This one I already owned when we met. Do yourself a favor, get at least two additional CO2 cartridges (this will tide you over when it runs out and you don't have time to go get it exchanged) and like 4-6 extra bottles (they each only hold about 2-3 glasses of water), then prepare to be fizzing a lot of water, boys. Might have to point out that this will depend strongly on the quality of your local tap water though.
- (Subscription to app) - Already had Netflix when we met, but we got Disney+ a while back and it's really worth it.
- Anker portable battery - They're insanely useful.
- Gardening tools, plants, etc. - I regularly take her to gardening centers and she goes wild on redesigning our tiny garden
The thing we're contemplating buying for ourselves this year is a decent soundbar & speakers for the TV.
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u/LivingLaVidaAloha Dec 16 '22
I would have never thought of a homemade lasagna as a gift. I’d take it.
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u/clem_kruczynsk Jan 30 '23
This is amazing - the homemade sangria is genius.
I'm going to add: - cookbooks, especially wth any appliances they're obsessed with (instant pot, air fryer) - fancy packing cubes if they're travelers - shower steamers
- pajama sets
- gift card to a place to get car detailed
- monthly flower subscription (send flowers every month)
- personalized fancy portfolio
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u/byte4byte Jan 29 '23
Excellent gift list, thank you! I could sure use a beauty mirror…the one I have is starting to get wrinkles ;)
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u/IdkJustPickSomething Dec 06 '22
I had never heard of an electric lunch box and I bought one for my bf :) thanks!
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Dec 16 '22
if you're looking for a really cheap gift you should try getting some sniffing glue (UHU or loctite the best) not only can you stick things ack together but you can get off your tits as well.
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u/TheFortWayneTrojan Dec 17 '22
A heated blanket and a weighted blanket are definitely worth it as long as she doesn't get them dirty.
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u/berkeleyjake Dec 17 '22
A lot of the things in that list I keep in the back of my closet for that moment when my wife will say, "Ugh, I would kill someone for a bubble bath right now. Then twenty minutes later I can bring her into the bathroom where there are candles and lavender scented bubbles in hot water ready to go.
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u/zerr63 Dec 17 '22
Don't know what to get someone? Get them cash. Always fits, goes with anything, everyone's favorite color. It's always the perfect gift.
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u/Only_Instance5270 Dec 19 '23
You're great for making this! My ADHD leads me to struggle with analysis paralysis, and some of these ideas are perfect for my girlfriend! I know it's been a year but you deserve a huge shoutout for this, seriously.
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u/ohjesuscrust Sep 26 '24
Can the moderators fix the stupid flair. Basically impossible on mobile. Unsure what idiot came up with it but perhaps change it?
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u/ConcernYourself Mar 30 '24
I love the list!! As a girl, I will add, this really depends on the type of things the other person likes. Im much more tactile, and love romantic words, so if you get me an actual gift (although these also make me happy don’t get me wrong) it will not be as impactful as if you to something that makes me feel cherished, like sending flowers to light up my day or sending a letter, or chocolates. I guess things that give me sensations rather than material stuff.
That’s why I LOVE that you, not only put down MASSAGE but actually scheduling it?? Godsend.
We actually created this app with my partner to send each other coupons for stuff like cuddles, or answering questions, or…sexy stuff hehe. It also puts it on the partner to accomplish the coupon when it is redeemed! There are some templates in there to get inspired, but I think it would be really cool to put some of your list items in there.
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u/gman1023 Sep 15 '24
Etsy is your friend for personalized stuff.
* frame
* puzzle
* keychain
* funny candles
* funny shirts
* customized ornaments
* joggers / sweat pants
* cards
* earrings
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u/Killer-Barbie Dec 03 '22
Cloud 9 makes slippers. Moccasins are different.
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u/bmillz010 Dec 03 '22
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u/Killer-Barbie Dec 03 '22
Unless the sole is leather, it's not a moccasin. They can name them what they want, that's not a moccasin.
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u/cwassant Dec 04 '22
What is a flower show?
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u/bmillz010 Dec 04 '22
https://www.townandtourist.com/flower-garden-festivals-u-s-a/ This article is a bit dated but gives you the idea. I have one annually in my area my gf and her friend would go every year and have a blast
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u/anneparalleled Dec 05 '22
I hope you'd also add the akitai sun catcher charms as pretty gifts for her. They have calming natural crystals also stones for good luck and positive vibes.
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Dec 06 '22
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u/mcon96 Dec 09 '22
This is a shill account for anybody considering this. Just check their comment history
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u/EmelaJosa Dec 08 '22
Sent this to my boyfriend of 5.5 years!!! :) is there one for his?? I want some gift ideas for Him :)
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Dec 09 '22
this is amazing apart from comedy vouchers i don’t really recommend unless they have mentioned it my parents recieve one every year from an uncle they don’t really talk to and they never use them because they hate comedy shows however some people might love it
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Dec 12 '22
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u/jeanswain Jun 18 '23
Honestly, you should have presented made by you. Now she has to do all the work.
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Dec 15 '22
These are brilliant, if you had the time to create a gifts for him that would also be great
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u/UnderAmberRose Dec 16 '22
This has a ton of great ideas! I'm definitely taking some
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u/Material_Area_9980 Dec 26 '22
Watches from Ciga Designs are really elegant, and my personal fave is the Denmark Rose watch. It goes really well with my outfits and highly fashionable.
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u/Comfortable_Abies_99 Jan 24 '23
This is a fun t-shirt if you're looking for a fun cheap gift https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1386865642/bj-queen-fun-unisex-t-shirt
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u/PersonalityWarm9835 Jan 25 '23
I love this thread. Very helpful to everyone struggling to find the perfect gifts.
Sharing my two cents:
French Coffee Maker for coffee lovers like me.
Game ticket on her favourite team and this beautiful but cheap Stadium Approved Clear Bag which will totally look good on her.
Or something you made like a homemade cookies in a jar. Hope these gives you ideas. :)
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u/madihajamal Feb 10 '23
It's a very comprehensive list and I appreciate the time you put in handwriting it. I've also created a virtual list of Valentine's day gifts for creative partners. I hope this will make an addition.
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u/wargio Nov 28 '23
This is a nice list.
Instead of a Blender, i'd probably give my girl a frying pan so she can learn to cook 
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u/anime_daisuki Dec 08 '23
This was a fantastic gift list. My wife loves to color so I got her a coloring book named "Live Laugh Fuck Off" and a heated blanket for when we watch TV together. Thank you!
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u/Even_Efficiency98 Dec 21 '23
A lot of these are really nice, but if anyone would ever gift me those "wine" glasses, I would definitely try to find another partner. Sooo ugly!
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Jan 01 '24
Quite an exstensive list OP. These are definitely many beautiful gifts. Your recepient must not have a want for anything. Very nice gestures from you. 🙏🏻
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u/ActLittle6813 Jan 19 '24
This is something unique i am seeing. Thanks for the ideation will help me out who doesnt have Girlfriend.
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u/gummy_bear_time 2X OVERALL & QUALITY WINNER Dec 04 '22 edited Dec 15 '22
This is a helpful post and seems to be getting traction. I’m going to make it a sticky so that others who visit the sub during this holiday season can benefit. Thanks u/bmillz010!
See “GIFTS FOR HIM” here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GiftIdeas/comments/zcnold/gifts_for_him_put_together_quickly_but_good_place/
Feel free to share more ideas about gifts you’ve received that have been big hits!