Gifting is my favorite topic to write about. A few months back we were invited into 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.I have given many gifts from sites like Etsy and Cloud 9, which have always worked out extremely well.

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.

1. A shaving kit – My favorite gift for dad
2. A Pair of belts – I am sure your dad uses an old one, every dad does
3. Carbon Steel Health Tracker
4. Custom Leather Key Fob
5. Leather Kit Travel Bag
6. A shirt – Very conventional and common gift, evergreen too
7. A cap with his favorite team logo – See him wear it while watching the next match
8. Desk Organizer
9. Travel Mug – best personalized with picture
10. A not so costly perfume or after shave
11. Necktie matching with his favorite shirt
12. A ticket to his favorite team game
13. A digital photo frame preloaded with pictures from your childhood
14. A cook book  – Great for men who love cooking
15. Wrist watch – for the fashionable
16. Handkerchiefs in which his initials are embroidered
17. Cedar Shoe Valet ( a handy kit)
18. Leather belt – for the fashionable
19. Ultimate Swiss Army knife – Even if men don’t use it, they love it
20. BBQ tool set – And except a BBQ invitation soon
21. Remote Control Cooler
22. Any garden tool – for the man with green thumb
23. Windshield Display GPS
24. Pull-Thru Knife Sharpener
25. Head Mounted Flashlight –
26. Portable Road Trip Grill – to get food while travelling with him

For the Mom

1. Mom Quote Wall Art
2. Keepsakes Box
3. Customized Jewelry Box
4. Personalized Kimono Robe
5. Napform Eye Mask
6. Soft Pillow with Mom’s Picture
7. Menu Glass Kettle Teapot
8. Calming Bath & Body Spa Basket
9. Personalized Bracelet
10. Birthstone Rings
11. Cosmetics Case
12. Personalized Apron
13. Personalized Garden Tote & Tool Bag
14. Customized Wood Recipe Box
15. Your Mom’s Most Favorite and Signature Perfume
16. Set of Utensils
17. Foot Bath
18. Sun Hat
19. Gardening Gloves
20. Teapot Set
21. Personalized Scarf
22. Garden Pots
23. Ceramic Mortar and Pestle
24. Organizer purse
25. Foot Spa Set

Birthday Gift Ideas for Children

For Boys

1. Animal Dominoes
2. Tabletop Easel
3. Steel Balance Bike
4. Basketball Hoop Set
5. Scooter
6. Lego board game Creationary
7. Sketch-foam Print Making Kit
8. Weather Science Kit
9. Wii Bowling Ball
10. Backpack
11. Casual Sneakers
12. USB Flash Drive
13. Personalized Lunch Box
14. World Treasure Hunt Map
15. Kids Cotton Robot Bedding
16. Classic Checkers Sets
17. Nintendo 3Ds Consoles
18. Customized Pillow
19. Titanium LED Display Watch
20. Pocket Microscope
21. Art Set
22. 3D Drawing Pad
23. Yoyo
24. Water Gun
25. Jacket

For Girls

1. Toy Kitchen Accessory Set
2. Craft Jar
3. Large Handprint Canvas Set
4. Eco-dough
5. Huggable Stuffed Animals
6. All Natural Paint Kit
7. Printed ABC Blocks With Tray
8. Jungle Gym Set
9. Lunch Box Set
10. Personalized Fairy Tale Books
11. Toy Tea Set
12. Doll House
13. Vanity Playset
14. Kids’ Pajamas
15. Portable Ping Pong Set
16. Steel Balance Bike
17. Backyard Slackline
18. Fairy Princess Puzzle
19. Personalized Pencil Case
20. Magazines for Kids
21. Nerd Flashcards
22. Swivel Board Game
23. 3D Board Game
24. Popular Playstix
25. Barbie Doll

Birthday Gift Ideas for Friends

Gift Ideas for Male Friends

1. Personalized T-shirt
2. Customized Mug
3. Personalized Shot Glass
4. Hangover Kit
5. Leather Travel Wash Bag
6. Action and Underwater Video Camera
7. Personalized Tie Hanger
8. Gentleman Wash Bag
9. Leather Wallet
10. Quarter Yard Beer Glass
11. Personalized Stainless Steel Wine Cooler
12. MP3 Headphone Hat
13. Key Finder
14. Scribble Writing Alarm Clock
15. Travel Journal
16. Laundry Punch Bag
17. Bike Ride Kit
18. Personalized Towel Set
19. Slow Juicer
20. Man Bar Tools
21. Sunglasses Holder
22. Messenger Bag
23. Hat
24. Sunglasses
25. 18-Volt Drill And Driver Kit

Gift Ideas for Female Friend

1. Customized Bracelet
2. A Cute Diary
3. A Mug with Quote
4. Framed Photo of Both of You
5. Customized T-shirt with Funny Message
6. Scented Candle’s
7. Bangle Set
8. Personalized Aroma Oil Diffuser
9. Pillow Cover
10. Decorative Box
11. A Set of Nail Paints
12. Customized Phone Cover
13. Print Notebook
14. Handheld Bag
15. Personalized Brooch
16. Mini Sling Bag
17. Bath Essentials
18. Customized Pencil Holder
19. Cosmetic Kit
20. Pencil and Pen Holder
21. Desk Lamp
22. Alarm Clock
23. Customized Chimes
24. Pouch Bag
25. Customized Umbrella

Birthday Gift Ideas for your Partner

Gift Ideas for your Wife or Girlfriend

(See Also – Romantic gifts for your spouse)

1. Personalized Cushion
2. Chocolate Bouquet – perhaps you’ll get to bite too
3. Teddy Bear in Basket – When you don’t like to be cuddled
4. Customized Ladies Wallet – No you can’t see what’s inside, once its hers.
5. Her Favorite Perfume – Before the last one finishes
6. Necklace – Make sure it doesn’t backfire
7. Bath and Spa Kit
8. Earrings
9. Cosmetic bag
10. Jewelry box – just the box
11. Personalized Scarf – People make scarfs with custom prints
12. Personalized T-shirt
13. Cute Slippers
14. Handwritten letter of your love for her
15. Mug with your couple picture
16. Her favorite lotion
17. Personalized Journal
18. Sunglasses – eyes are too precious
19. Homemade Cookies and Pastries – only if yo bake  better than her
20. Breakfast in bed – if you don’t do it every day
21. Wrist Watch – Prepare to make another trip for custom fit
22. A Pair of Pretty Shoes – No worries if she has 100 already
23. A Vacation on Her Favorite Place – When within budget
24. A Bouquet of Her Favorite Flower – better you get it delivered while you are away
25. 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

1. His Favorite Perfume – Umm.. this is for you though
2. Portable Mobile Phone Charger – when he loses the last one
3. Wristwatch – The bigger it is, better it is
4. PS4 – Let him play inside
5. Sports jacket – inspire him to exercise
6. Hardware tool set of any kind – Every man loves tools
7. Universal Charger – He’ll love it even if he’s not going out of country ever
8. Travel Wash Bag – If your man’s a traveler
9. Nap Pillow – Obviously when you are not talking
10. A fit bit – don’t call him out-of-shape
11. MP3 AMP Speaker – You may like some of the songs he listens to
12. A head phone –  to keep his calm 🙂
13. A fishing rod – When he wants to spend alone times
14. Solar Powered Nightlight – for the handyman in him
15. Soft and Cotton Comforter Cover – You’ll use as well
16. A pair of shoes – Not to compete with you though
17. Flexible Lunch Box – let him brown bag and save
18. Pen Holder – to decorate his office
19. Hat – for the sophisticated
20. Fashion Bracelet for Men – Many wear these days
21. Bottle Opener – For those weekend sessions
22. Gentlemen’s Hardware Manicure Set – If you think he’s in need
23. Outerwear jacket – When he wears the same one every time
24. Travel Mug – Why to buy coffee outside
25. Weekend Bag – He’ll take you along
26. 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.