★ Birthday GIFT IDEAS for Men & Women | Best Online Gadget Shops ★
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Creative Present Ideas for Every Occasion!
Every year I leave gift-buying to the last minute, then I panic and buy some generic present from the high street - but it's time to change my ways!
So I've decided to put together a selection of gift finders, a list of gifts ideas for men and for women, and the best places to buy the latest gadgets and gifts online, so that we can all be prepared when special occasions creep up on us. I've also included links to tutorials for thoughtful DIY kit ideas such as the cool shoe shine kit.
There is plenty of inspiration here for any occasion - from romantic gifts for you wife, husband, girlfriend or boyfriend on Valentine's day, to unusual birthday presents for family, and funny Christmas surprises for your friends!
The gift ideas provided span many different tastes and prices, so I hope you find this ultimate gift guide very helpful for upcoming celebrations :-)
Photo by Real Simple.
So I've decided to put together a selection of gift finders, a list of gifts ideas for men and for women, and the best places to buy the latest gadgets and gifts online, so that we can all be prepared when special occasions creep up on us. I've also included links to tutorials for thoughtful DIY kit ideas such as the cool shoe shine kit.
There is plenty of inspiration here for any occasion - from romantic gifts for you wife, husband, girlfriend or boyfriend on Valentine's day, to unusual birthday presents for family, and funny Christmas surprises for your friends!
The gift ideas provided span many different tastes and prices, so I hope you find this ultimate gift guide very helpful for upcoming celebrations :-)
Photo by Real Simple.
Cupcake Icing Kit
This would make a fab gift. Click here to buy.
Gift Ideas for Men and Boys
- Magazine subscription.
- Food e.g. biscuits, cake, truffles, cupcakes, peanut brittle etc.
- Tickets for a concert, sports event or day out.
- Cufflinks, watch or other jewellery.
- Necktie.
- A briefcase, satchel, or bag (perhaps to fit his laptop/camera).
- Wallet.
- Sporting/gym equipment.
- Voucher.
- Games console/game/phone/other electronic gadget.
- Remote control helicopter/boat/car.
- T-shirt/other clothes.
- Belt/belt buckle.
- Shoes/slippers/sandals/wellies.
- Toiletries such as aftershave/body spray/soap/moisturiser/razor/scent.
- Lottery tickets.
- Signed IOU note - with a promise of beer/lunch payed for by you, or a car wash carried out by you, to 'cash in ' when required.
- Kitchen gadget like coffee machine/bread maker/ice cream maker/smoothie maker.
- Desktop/office/computer accessories, gadgets or games.
- Something related to the recipients hobbies or interests e.g. gloves for gardening, stick for hikers, specialised water bottle for cyclists, tripod or photo album for photograph enthusiasts, tripod chair for a fisherman etc.
- Outdoor game set such as croquet.
- Alcohol and/or glassware such as wine glasses and Champagne flutes.
- Food and drink hamper.
- Board game.
- Home decorations such as a wall poster.
- Keyring.
- Merchandise for their favourite film or band.
- Nostalgic objects from their childhood. For me personally, examples would be yo-yos, Pogs, party string, Spice Girl merchandise and CDs, party bags, cyberpets, Furbys, scrunchies, faux tattoos etc.
- Socks/underwear.
- Hair products.
- Sunglasses.
- CDs/film DVDs/TV series on DVD.
- Book.
- Mug/tankard/flask.
- Piece of artwork.
- Speakers.
- Mousepad.
- DIY Tools.
- Car accessories, such as driving gloves, stickers, hanging dice, seat cover etc.
- Scarf/gloves/hat.
- Could do a fun 'survival' kit - such as for a student (with a can of Baked Beans, a cookbook, a sewing/darning kit, a corkscrew and a bottle opener etc), or for single life, or for married life, or for camping/caravanning - whichever is appropriate to the recipient.
- Wood whittling kit.
- USB stick/holder/keyring.
- Journal/sketchbook/organiser.
- Nice fountain pen.
- Alarm clock/wall clock.
- Corkscrew/bottle opener.
- Salt and pepper shakers.
- Calendar (paper, mechanical, perpetual or electronic)
- Letter opener.
- Wax and wax seal with custom monogram of initials,
- Waste paper basket.
- Punchbag/stressbuster.
- Doorstop/funny doormat
- BBQ apron and accessories.
- Swiss army knife.
- Spy gadgets.
- Headphones.
- Cocktail shakers and recipe book.
- Puzzles.
- Wine rack.
- Car wash, travel or shoe shine kit, assembled by you.
- Bookmark.
- Workshop apron or tool belt.
- Bird house.
- Framed family tree.
- Bookends.
- Beanbag.
- Car decoration like dice, or why not make one like these Rubik's Cubes.
- Belt/tie rack.
- Unusual or luxury food/drink.
- Poker/backgammon set
- Suitcase/large weekend or sports bag.
DIY Father's 'Hero Supplies' Gift Box
Inventive gift box with lots of 'Hero' supplies in like breath mints and jerky!
Click here to see more.
Gift Finders & Gift Guides
- Cox & Cox
- Quality UK shop.
- Poppytalk Gifts
- This site publishes a brilliant gift guide every Christmas.
- Etsy Gift Guide
- Split into many categories including price and occasion.
- Shop By Personality
- On gifts.com
- MoMA Store Ideas
- With options for him and for her.
- Amazon Gift Choice
- Huge range of products.
- Gifts.com
- Massive list of gift guides and ideas.
- Eco Gift Guide
- From GAIAM
- Indie Fixx
- Some older guides which are still very useful.
- Gift Generator
- Results are given as gift suggestions.
- Wrapables Holiday Guide
- With their products split into categories.
- LOADS of Product Guides
- From Design*Sponge
- Indie Collective
- Indie shopping guide.
- Indie Parade
- Gift search.
- Presents Under Wraps
- Allows you to sort by price and age too.
- Giver's Log
- Gift inspiration board.
- 100+ Ideas for Your Father
- Excellent range of unique and fun gift ideas.
Custom Monopoly Board
Make Monopoly more interesting by designing the board yourself!
Click here to buy.
Car Kit Gift for Dads
Unusual and Fun Gift Ideas
- Holy Cool
- Really awesome product recommendations.
- Worldwide Fred
- Browse Fred & Friends products.
- Threadless T-shirts
- The most popular t-shirt shop online.
- Visual Etsy
- Easier and more visual way to find a gift on Etsy.
- Blik Wall Decals
- Removeable wall stickers.
- Car Wash Kit
- With cloth, soap, wax, sponges, glass cleaner and squeegee in a bucket!
- Tea Sachets
- Unusual tea samples in a gift box.
- Movie Night In A Basket
- With popcorn, sweets, DVDs and drinks.
- Travel Kit
- With pen, pencil, map, compass, torch, pen knife etc.
- Shoe Shine Kit
- Cloth, leather cleaner, shoe polishes, brush, shoelaces, shine cloths and a shoehorn
- Pruning Kit
- Perfect for gardeners.
- The Man Can
- Manly bath products in a paint can.
- Pop Art Toaster
- You can print designs on toast.
- Manterns Manly Candles
- Candles for men.
Personalized Photo Gifts
There are all sorts of personalized and custom gifts on the web to include people of your choice, from Etch-a-Sketch portraits to paintings and posters.
Click here for more details the American Gothic canvas portraits.
Bon Bon Bath Fizzies Gift Set
Upper Canada Soap & Candle Bath Bakery Bon Bon Bath Fizzies Gift Set, 6 Assorted Fragrances, Boxed
Amazon Price: (as of 05/31/2012)
Carve Your Own Card
More Gift Ideas
- Love Hearts
- Which you can personalize.
- 9 Gift Ideas For Mom
- Which she won't have to dust!
- A-Z Eco Gift Ideas
- Lots of ideas for many different occasions.
- World's Smallest Parcel
- By Leafcutter Designs.
- Seatbelt Camera Straps
- Funky straps from Photojojo.
- Perfect Prints
- Beautiful photography prints.
- Head Hoods
- Fun hoodies with the faces of famous people printed on the hoods.
- Imaginative Novelty Socks
- By Ashidashi.
- Fun Baby Gift
- Unusual idea for giving the gift of noise!
- Uncommon Gift Guide
- Gift suggestions which are a bit more creative.
- Custom Portraits
- Getting a custom portrait done would be a meaningful, personalized gift.
- Monthly Coffee Subscription
- For the coffee connoisseurs amongst us.
Camera Pouch
Retro Phone Handset
Gift Ideas for Women and Girls
- Magazine subscription
- Food e.g. chocolates, biscuits, cake, truffles, cupcakes - perhaps you could make them yourself.
- Flowers
- Photo frame/album - perhaps with a photo included.
- Lottery tickets.
- Voucher.
- Craft kit or a gift you can assemble yourself (for creative types).
- Pampering products like body scrub, luxury soaps, pedicure kit, face masks, foot spa etc.
- Signed IOU note - with a promise of something like a restaurant meal payed for by you, or a treat like a free massage or shopping spree to 'cash in' when required.
- Candles.
- Books.
- Lamp/lampshade/fairy lights.
- Socks/underwear.
- Mirror.
- Bag/handbag/purse.
- Make-up/brushes/eyelash curlers etc.
- Hair straighteners/curlers/accessories/care products.
- Perfume.
- Bath and beauty products such as bubble bath, body lotions and soap.
- Something related to the recipients hobbies or interests e.g. designer trowel for gardening, gloves for skiiers, art supplies for budding artists, tripod or photo album for photograph enthusiasts etc.
- Sewing kit.
- Pretty ceramic items like plates/mugs/teapot/teacups and saucers.
- Tickets for a concert, sports event or day out.
- Cuddly toy/plushie.
- Spice rack.
- Memo board.
- Key hooks/coat rack/umbrella holder.
- Journal or diary and a nice pen.
- Pillows/cushions.
- Throw for the sofa, or a quilt/blanket.
- Vase/flowerpots.
- Jewellery - ring/necklace/earrings/bracelet/bangles/anklet.
- Nail polish/nail art/manicure kit.
- Clock - wall or alarm clock.
- Handmade collage of photos of friends and family.
- Waste paper basket.
- Stationery.
- Floor rug/mat.
- Wind chimes.
- Cocktail shakers and recipe book.
- Umbrella.
- Jewellery box.
- Pre-paid beauty treatment/day out/adventure day/spa day.
- Piggy bank.
- Sporting/hobby/gym equipment.
- Electronic product/gadget.
- Clothes such as a t-shirt, dress, skirt, tights etc.
- Shoes/slippers/wellies/sandals.
- Kitchen gadget like coffee machine/bread maker/fondue set/smoothie maker.
- Outdoor fun products such as croquet, water pistols or a skittles kit.
- Alcohol and/or glassware such as wine glasses and Champagne flutes.
- Food and drink hamper.
- Board game.
- Home decorations such as candlesticks, framed art or CD rack.
- Merchandise for their favourite film or band.
- Nostalgic objects from their childhood. For me personally, examples would be yo-yos, Pogs, party string, Spice Girl merchandise and CDs, party bags, cyberpets, Furbys, scrunchies, faux tattoos etc.
- Sunglasses.
- CDs/film DVDs/boxset of DVDs
- Car decorations such as fluffy steering wheel cover, hanging dice etc.
- Scarf/hat/gloves
- Could do a fun 'survival' kit - such as for a student (with a can of Baked Beans, a cookbook, a sewing/darning kit, a corkscrew and a bottle opener etc), or for single life, or for married life, or for camping/caravanning - whichever is appropriate to the recipient.
- Calendar (paper, mechanical or electronic)
- Framed family tree.
- Beanbag.
- Bookends.
Pencil Crayon Photo Frame
Online Shops To Buy Gifts From
- Handmade Shops
- The best Etsy and Folksy shops.
- Your Next Gift
- Browse this up-to-date shopping guide.
- Poppytalk Handmade
- Selection of original products.
- Curio Bot
- Coolest products sourced from different websites.
- Craft Gawker
- Fun way to browse beautiful crafts.
- Etsy
- Largest marketplace for handmade products.
- Folksy
- UK based handmade marketplace.
- Spoon Sisters
- Great gadgets and gifts for all ages.
- Fred Flare
- Creative and imaginative products.
- Think Geek
- Gifts perfect for the geek in your life.
- Urban Outfitters
- Fashionable gifts and apparel.
- Hawkin's Bazaar
- Unusual toys and games.
- Dot Com Gift Shop
- Fab range of quality items.
- Opulent Items
- Home of unusual luxury.
Voodoo Knife Holder
More of the Coolest Online Gift Shops
- Perpetual Kid
- Fun and crazy products.
- Paper Source
- Gorgeous gifts, split by category.
- Atypyk
- Cool designer products.
- The Curiosity Shoppe
- Crafts, kits and curios for the creatively inclined.
- Firebox
- Brilliant range of gadgets and gizmos.
- I Want One Of Those
- Unusual gifts and gadgets.
- Uncommon Goods
- Lots of unique products.
- MoMA Store
- Stylish lifestyle products.
- Pop Deluxe
- Deluxe gadgetry.
- Stupid
- Stupid, gross and hilarious products.
- Wrapables
- Sophisticated gifts.
- Grand Illusions
- Very unusual optical illusions and toys.
- Hunky Dory
- Home decor with pretty designs.
- Imagine Childhood
- Amazing quality products for kids.
Road Kill Plushies
Because cuddly toys aren't just for kids! Click here to see more.
Sushi Making Kit
Sushi Chef Sushi Making Kit
Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 05/31/2012)
6-in-1 Key Multi-Tool
Practical objects and gadgets are the best bet for most men.
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terrywoodhouse
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- Some good ideas - I like the roadkill
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Todayhaspower
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- Great ideas! Very nice lens. :)
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Nov 17, 2011 @ 5:03 am | delete
- I write a blog about gift ideas and I think that what you have put together are great ideas
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PattiHale
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- Thanks for this! Very good lens!
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hitu007
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- soft toys are again the great gift idea for women and girls. Unlike flowers they never become old and they helps you to make your memory live.
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