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50 Perfect Gift Ideas for Anyone Anytime

February 23, 2008 by Jaison  
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Here is a guide to finding the right gift for the right time.

Finding the right gift for the right person can be very difficult. If you don’t want to buy something which some one already has or if you are not sure what is appropriate then you will be confused and end up buying a safe gift which will be of no use for the person who you are gifting. For the perplexed gift giver, here are some suggestions for gifts for any time that just about anyone would like and could use, no matter whether it is family, friends or co-workers.

How to Find the Perfect Gift

When do we want to gift a person? The answer is simple, when we want to deliver the message that we care for them. The problem is that you know you want to gift this person, but you are not sure what to gift him / her with. There is only one way to know. If you know this person well, you will have some idea about his likes and dislikes. Try to remember this person showing special interest for something. Make a mental note of it and next time when you have to gift this person, you know what to gift that person with.

Given below is a list of 50 gifting ideas. Browse through the list to see whether you find something interesting. There is a chance that you will also get some fresh ideas when you go through this list. At the end, I will introduce two sites which make your life easier for a) finding the right gift and b) wrapping the gift.

  1. Picture Frame
  2. Address book/organizer
  3. Alarm clock
  4. Gift certificate for the person’s favorite hobby store
  5. A burned CD with all the person’s favorite songs
  6. Flowers
  7. Subscription of his/her favorite magazine
  8. Computer accessories
  9. Ticket to show or event
  10. Travel bag
  11. Car accessories
  12. Kitchen accessories
  13. Gourmet coffee with a personalized mug
  14. Take some photos and gift it with a Photo Album
  15. Books
  16. wine
  17. A small plant
  18. Wallet
  19. computer games
  20. First aid kit
  21. facial kit
  22. Hotel stay experience
  23. give a pet
  24. Diamonds
  25. Survival kit
  26. Frame a picture of you with them
  27. Wine glass
  28. Insulated food carrier
  29. Portable cell phone charger
  30. Cell phone accessories
  31. Lotions or bath oils
  32. Shades
  33. Chocolate
  34. Art works
  35. Cook book
  36. Watches
  37. Apple Ipod
  38. Indoor sky diving
  39. Thumb drive
  40. Football table
  41. Digital photo frame
  42. Hot air ballooning
  43. Teddy Bear
  44. Jewelry
  45. Coffee mugs
  46. Gold coins
  47. Perfumes
  48. Laptop
  49. Digital camera
  50. Make up kit

If you haven’t got a clue on what to buy yet, check here. This website will help you find the right gift for the right person. And last but not least, if you want to present a gift, it should be wrapped properly. 

 

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12 Responses to “50 Perfect Gift Ideas for Anyone Anytime”
  1. Jammy Says:
    February 25th, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    Good collection dude. I found a couple of new ideas in the list. Thanks for that.

  2. Love my life Says:
    February 25th, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    Liked the list. Can you add some gadget gifting ideas for my boy friend

  3. Virgin Says:
    February 25th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    Hi Jaison, I liked your first para on how to find the perfect gift more than the list of 50 items you provided. I think it is really true. One more tip i want to give here is that sometimes we need to gift someone who we dont know well. In those case, find a common friend and ask him/her what that special person like most and gift them accordingly

  4. Kaz Says:
    February 25th, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    I have to say… pets are a TERRIBLE gift. For the welfare of the animal, one should never adopt or buy a pet for anyone but themselves.

    Other than that, good list. :)

  5. Jaison Says:
    February 27th, 2008 at 9:08 am

    Thanks to all for your comments.

  6. Jaison Says:
    February 27th, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    Hi All,

    Just wanted to update you that this article is now published in my blog http://iamjaison.blogspot.com/

  7. VitaminCM Says:
    March 4th, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    A previous commenter “LoveOfMyLife” mentioned some Gadget gift suggestions for her boyfriend.
    Here is a list of Great Gift Ideas for the Gadget Freak in Your Life
    Some pretty good ideas in all price ranges.

  8. VitaminCM Says:
    March 4th, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    Forgot the link.
    http://tinyurl.com/yp8dbt

  9. Jaison Says:
    March 5th, 2008 at 10:18 am

    Thanks VitaminCM. The site is very good.

  10. Browseman Says:
    December 5th, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    Here is my list of gift ideas for Christmas. These might not be the perfect top Christmas gift ideas, but still i hope you guys can at least pick some gifts from this gift list.

    1. Gourmet coffees with a personal coffee cup
    2. Pound of pistachios gift
    3. Child’s artwork, framed
    4. Journal with special inscription inside
    5. Teacup with box of herbal tea
    6. Deck of cards and book of card game rules gift
    7. Homemade cocoa mix in a pretty jar
    8. Collage of special photos
    9. Gel pens and pretty stationary gift
    10. Bottle of sparkling cider
    11. Home baked bread, include recipe
    12. Disposable camera or rolls of film
    13. Basket filled with deli cheese and fruit
    14. Craft supplies gift
    15. Holiday serving bowl or platter
    16. Pretty basket filled with special jams or mustards
    17. Decorative napkins and napkin rings gift
    18. Fancy chocolate bars tied with a ribbon
    19. Gardening gloves with a plant or flower seeds
    20. Photo album, hand decorated is even better
    21. Makeup tote gift
    22. Prepaid photo developing envelopes
    23. Homemade cookie mix with instructions for baking
    24. Variety of bread mixes gift
    25. Special coffee cup filled with candy
    26. Fancy magazines tied together with a pretty ribbon
    27. Gourmet popcorn and flavored oil
    28. Locally made barbeque or steak sauce with basting brush
    29. Pancake or waffle mix and a bottle of real maple syrup
    30. Movie theater gift certificates
    31. Board games gift
    32. Jar of sourwood or pure honey with biscuit mix
    33. Note cards and book of stamps
    34. Picture frames, buy them on sale!
    35. Specialty cookbook gift
    36. Pretty glass jar filled with candy
    37. Collectible sports cards
    38. Muffin mixes with muffin pan
    39. Books, there are still a few for under $10 gift
    40. Set of dish towels and dish cloths
    41. Nail polish kit
    42. Pretty night shirt
    43. Basket filled with kitchen gadgets gift
    44. Video rental gift certificates
    45. Pepper mill and fresh peppercorns
    46. Handwritten copies of your favorite recipes
    47. For the pets, gourmet dog biscuits or cat treats gift
    48. Baking pans and supplies
    49. Prepaid long distance phone cards
    50. Small clock or radio
    51. Pretty box for keepsakes
    52. Colorful Post-It notepads gift
    53. Address book
    54. Christmas ornaments
    55. Puzzles
    56. Blank video or cassette tapes gift
    57. Sewing supplies
    58. Flashlight with batteries
    59. Favorite quote embroidered on a nice handkerchief
    60. Makeup brush set
    61. Expensive socks, still under $10 gift
    62. Special soaps and bath puff
    63. and don’t forget my absolute favorite… home baked cookies!

  11. Sameer Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 7:39 pm

    Now a days sites are buzzing with gift ideas for all loved ones like husband, wife, mother, father, boyfriend girlfriend etc. I came to this site through http://www.google.com search results and should say that i am quite impressed. I can suggest one tech gift for my girlfriend. The new apple ipod nano

  12. rakesh Says:
    December 20th, 2008 at 5:31 pm

    Good gift ideas. Nice options


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