Gifting is my favorite topic to write about. A few months back we were invited in to a friends birthday party and we had a hard time picking a gift. The idea to create a ready-to-refer list of birthday gifts took shape that day. I want to make this your last stop before making a decision. Each one of the ideas cost $50 or less in most of the places, with some odd exceptions. I do hope you like it the way you liked my list of anniversary gifts.
This list is divided in to categories your gift recipient fits in to. Feel free to skip to appropriate section for quick glance if you’re short of time. Else, read through the entire list. You’ll find a few you want to explore more. It took me more than 3 months to finish this list. Do let me know what you think about it and what other useful birthday gifts you can think of. Best of luck for your hunt.
(See also – Amazing Gift ideas under $5 through Fiverr)
Factors to Consider when Giving Gifts
If you wish to search for the best present you can give to a person, then, it is helpful to know the person you are giving the present to. Some of the factors that you need to take into account are his/her preferences, likes and most preferred stuff. In the event that you do not have access to such information, then, it will become difficult for you to pick which one to give particularly when there are countless of options to choose from since you do not have the ideas of what the recipient of the gift prefers.
Needless to say, a gift that comes from the heart is deemed as one of the greatest things you can provide because this implies that you have provided sufficient thought and consideration into selecting it. Hence, it matters to regard some aspects and factors when you are picking or getting a special present for someone.
Such factors are comprised of the following:
One of the first and most vital factors which you need to look at is the budget that you would have or would be willing to spend on the present. It is absolutely recommendable if you can set a fixed budget or price which you can utilize for purchasing the present so that you would be able to conceive of which kind of present can suit in the budget you set.
Also look at the social affair or specific occasion where you will be giving the present. Such would ensure that the present may take into account that giving is suitable for the event or occasion.
Observe the bond between you and the recipient of the present. You need to assess whether you have intimate connection such as mother, father, sister, brother, friend, girlfriend, boyfriend, colleague and the like. If you are closer to the recipient, you may consider giving more customized or personalized present. Once you have assessed what type of connection you have with the recipient, then, it becomes easier for you to ponder whether you would give personal or impersonal present.
Then, the question that you need to explore now is how would you make or purchase a special present that would be essentially delighting for the recipient? Picking the most wonderful and the best present to a person does not necessarily mean spending extravagantly. As a matter of fact, a keepsake that is not high-priced has literally possess the capability to hold more significance as compared to very costly ones if it is a present that was well-thought-of and made or prepared with more love, time and effort.
Finally, the next question you need to delve into is how to categorize a keepsake gift? This is something which can be treasured for all time and kept for long years. This present is usually linked with your recipient’s emotions, memories as well as experiences. A nice addition to the present would be heartfelt messages that will make your recipient how loved and treasured he/she is.
201 Perfect Birthday Gifts That Fits Most Pockets
To ensure that the gifts you pick are appropriate for your recipient’s preferences, occasion and emotions; then, it make sense to go over the following gift ideas.
Birthday Gift Ideas for the grownups
For the Dad
As a man, I don’t have much affection on wearable. I tend to believe that’s true for most men. A gift that indulges me is a perfect gift. Once, my wife gifted a fishing kit and that’s probably the best birthday gift I ever received.
A shaving kit – My favorite gift for dad
A Pair of belts – I am sure your dad uses an old one, every dad does
Carbon Steel Health Tracker
Custom Leather Key Fob
Leather Kit Travel Bag
A shirt – Very conventional and common gift, evergreen too
A cap with his favorite team logo – See him wear it while watching the next match
Desk Organizer
Travel Mug – best personalized with picture
A not so costly perfume or after shave
Necktie matching with his favorite shirt
A ticket to his favorite team game
A digital photo frame preloaded with pictures from your childhood
A cook book – Great for men who love cooking
Wrist watch – for the fashionable
Handkerchiefs in which his initials are embroidered
Cedar Shoe Valet ( a handy kit)
Leather belt – for the fashionable
Ultimate Swiss Army knife – Even if men don’t use it, they love it
BBQ tool set – And except a BBQ invitation soon
Remote Control Cooler
Any garden tool – for the man with green thumb
Windshield Display GPS
Pull-Thru Knife Sharpener
Head Mounted Flashlight -
Portable Road Trip Grill – to get food while travelling with him
For the Mom
Mom Quote Wall Art
Keepsakes Box
Customized Jewelry Box
Personalized Kimono Robe
Napform Eye Mask
Soft Pillow with Mom’s Picture
Menu Glass Kettle Teapot
Calming Bath & Body Spa Basket
Personalized Bracelet
Birthstone Rings
Cosmetics Case
Personalized Apron
Personalized Garden Tote & Tool Bag
Customized Wood Recipe Box
Your Mom’s Most Favorite and Signature Perfume
Set of Utensils
Foot Bath
Sun Hat
Gardening Gloves
Teapot Set
Personalized Scarf
Garden Pots
Ceramic Mortar and Pestle
Organizer purse
Foot Spa Set
Birthday Gift Ideas for Children
For Boys
Animal Dominoes
Tabletop Easel
Steel Balance Bike
Basketball Hoop Set
Scooter
Lego board game Creationary
Sketch-foam Print Making Kit
Weather Science Kit
Wii Bowling Ball
Backpack
Casual Sneakers
USB Flash Drive
Personalized Lunch Box
World Treasure Hunt Map
Kids Cotton Robot Bedding
Classic Checkers Sets
Nintendo 3Ds Consoles
Customized Pillow
Titanium LED Display Watch
Pocket Microscope
Art Set
3D Drawing Pad
Yoyo
Water Gun
Jacket
For Girls
Toy Kitchen Accessory Set
Craft Jar
Large Handprint Canvas Set
Eco-dough
Huggable Stuffed Animals
All Natural Paint Kit
Printed ABC Blocks With Tray
Jungle Gym Set
Lunch Box Set
Personalized Fairy Tale Books
Toy Tea Set
Doll House
Vanity Playset
Kids’ Pajamas
Portable Ping Pong Set
Steel Balance Bike
Backyard Slackline
Fairy Princess Puzzle
Personalized Pencil Case
Magazines for Kids
Nerd Flashcards
Swivel Board Game
3D Board Game
Popular Playstix
Barbie Doll
Birthday Gift Ideas for Friends
Gift Ideas for Male Friends
Personalized T-shirt
Customized Mug
Personalized Shot Glass
Hangover Kit
Leather Travel Wash Bag
Action and Underwater Video Camera
Personalized Tie Hanger
Gentleman Wash Bag
Leather Wallet
Quarter Yard Beer Glass
Personalized Stainless Steel Wine Cooler
MP3 Headphone Hat
Key Finder
Scribble Writing Alarm Clock
Travel Journal
Laundry Punch Bag
Bike Ride Kit
Personalized Towel Set
Slow Juicer
Man Bar Tools
Sunglasses Holder
Messenger Bag
Hat
Sunglasses
18-Volt Drill And Driver Kit
Gift Ideas for Female Friend
Customized Bracelet
A Cute Diary
A Mug with Quote
Framed Photo of Both of You
Customized T-shirt with Funny Message
Scented Candle’s
Bangle Set
Personalized Aroma Oil Diffuser
Pillow Cover
Decorative Box
A Set of Nail Paints
Customized Phone Cover
Print Notebook
Handheld Bag
Personalized Brooch
Mini Sling Bag
Bath Essentials
Customized Pencil Holder
Cosmetic Kit
Pencil and Pen Holder
Desk Lamp
Alarm Clock
Customized Chimes
Pouch Bag
Customized Umbrella
Birthday Gift Ideas for your Partner
Gift Ideas for your Wife or Girlfriend
(See Also – Romantic gifts for your spouse)
Personalized Cushion
Chocolate Bouquet – perhaps you’ll get to bite too
Teddy Bear in Basket – When you don’t like to be cuddled
Customized Ladies Wallet – No you can’t see what’s inside, once its hers.
Her Favorite Perfume – Before the last one finishes
Necklace – Make sure it doesn’t backfire
Bath and Spa Kit
Earrings
Cosmetic bag
Jewelry box – just the box
Personalized Scarf – People make scarfs with custom prints
Personalized T-shirt
Cute Slippers
Handwritten letter of your love for her
Mug with your couple picture
Her favorite lotion
Personalized Journal
Sunglasses – eyes are too precious
Homemade Cookies and Pastries – only if yo bake better than her
Breakfast in bed – if you don’t do it every day
Wrist Watch – Prepare to make another trip for custom fit
A Pair of Pretty Shoes – No worries if she has 100 already
A Vacation on Her Favorite Place – When within budget
A Bouquet of Her Favorite Flower – better you get it delivered while you are away
A Concert Ticket of Her Favorite Singer/Artist – Just drive her to the venue without telling her the intention
Gift Ideas for your Husband or Boyfriend
His Favorite Perfume – Umm.. this is for you though
Portable Mobile Phone Charger – when he loses the last one
Wristwatch – The bigger it is, better it is
PS4 – Let him play inside
Sports jacket – inspire him to exercise
Hardware tool set of any kind – Every man loves tools
Universal Charger – He’ll love it even if he’s not going out of country ever
Travel Wash Bag – If your man’s a traveler
Nap Pillow – Obviously when you are not talking
A fit bit – don’t call him out-of-shape
MP3 AMP Speaker – You may like some of the songs he listens to
A head phone – to keep his calm
A fishing rod – When he wants to spend alone times
Solar Powered Nightlight – for the handyman in him
Soft and Cotton Comforter Cover – You’ll use as well
A pair of shoes – Not to compete with you though
Flexible Lunch Box – let him brown bag and save
Pen Holder – to decorate his office
Hat – for the sophisticated
Fashion Bracelet for Men – Many wear these days
Bottle Opener – For those weekend sessions
Gentlemen’s Hardware Manicure Set – If you think he’s in need
Outerwear jacket – When he wears the same one every time
Travel Mug – Why to buy coffee outside
Weekend Bag – He’ll take you along
Sunglasses – To hide his staring eyes.
Fortunately, there are a lot of local stores and online shopping sites which we can refer to when searching for the best, economical and most suitable gifts for our loved ones and friends these days. More than that, finding the gift that match our preferences and budget is no longer that complicated as it was in the past. Be reminded that you need not spend too much to show how much the person means to you, what matters is that your sole purpose is to express your true feelings, love and gratitude.
The recipient of the gift becomes happier when the gift was given with a heart. This means that it’s actually the thought that counts. When you know that the person who gave the gift to you devoted some effort and time searching for or preparing for something that he/she knows will make you happy and feel loved, without a doubt, the feeling is priceless and this only makes the gift worth-keeping for years.
So, if you are planning to give someone a special present, see to it that you research a bit in terms of what that person likes. If you do not have enough budget; you just need to unleash the resourcefulness and creativity in you to come up with more personalized gifts. Bear in mind that all too often customized gifts are more preferred because preparing or making this type of gift entails more time, more dedication and more love.
You can consider the 201 birthday gift ideas presented above so that thinking of what suitable gifts to give to the special people in your life will no longer be a tough challenge for you. Remember giving is loving. So, make sure to give with love and sincerity. By doing so, you and your recipient will also be happy.