Shopping for presents doesn’t have to be difficult: follow our guide for birthday gift ideas and you might even have some fun yourself!
So to calm your fears (and relieve you of much present-buying stress), we’ve done the hard work for you for your next gift purchase. Not only have we trawled the Internet’s overwhelming stash of fantastic birthday-worthy presents, but we’ve also suggested potential gifts for the different personalities. And to top that, we’ve also done this by using the popular online retailers we feature, meaning you can also save a bundle using the codes and deals we source, too.
Top birthday gifts for October 2019
Sometimes you’ll know exactly which direction you want to head with your gift, and other times, you want to get that special someone something just plain AWESOME. After countless hours online shopping (and much present buying practice) here’s what we’re loving at the moment – which we’re certain they will too.
QUAY AUSTRALIA Rose Jezabell Sunglasses
PrettyLittleThing
Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Kit
Boohoo
Gold look snake chain necklace
Missguided
Ring Handle Straw Day Bag
Boohoo
Inissia Coffee Machine by De'Longhi
The Bay
Orb Molecules Dragasaur
The Bay
Ozeri OW06A 5 Piece Wine Bottle Corkscrew & Accessory
Amazon
Bambüsi Bamboo Cheese Board Set
Amazon
Olivia Burton Demi Dial Leather Watch & Scarf Gift Set
ASOS
Shopping for birthday gifts for specific people
Women
Dyson Supersonic™ Red/Iron with red case (Red Stitch)
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Sweet Home Collection 1800 thread count Egyptian quality 4 piece pink bed sheet set
Amazon
Small Floral Bow-Print Wallet
The Bay
Apple Airpods Charger Box Protector
SheIn
Black Croc Detail Shoulder Bag
Missguided
3-Pack Romance Hidden Jewelry Bath Bombs
The Bay
Real Techniques 5 Piece Brow Set
Boohoo
The Dream Champagne Flute
Showpo
L'Oreal Pamper Skincare Kit
ASOS
Fossil Q FTW6005 Venture leather smart watch in tan
ASOS
Jewelry Storage Tray 1pc
SheIn
Lavish Love Bouquet
1800 Flowers Canada
Gold Chunky Chain Disc And Crystal Gemstone Necklace
PrettyLittleThing
Knot Detail Wrap Ankle Block Heels
Boohoo
Lilac suedette metal trim envelope clutch bag
Missguided
Good Girl Légère 3-Piece Set
The Bay
Clinique 4-Piece Step Into The Spotlight Set
The Bay
Structured Suedette & PU Tote Bag
Boohoo
Burt's Bees Hand Repair Gift Set
Amazon
Bath and Body Gift Basket For Women
Amazon
DKNY Nectar Love EDP 50ml
ASOS
Men
Real Leather Wing Cap Brogue
Boohoo
Lauren Wallets
The Bay
Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men 3-Piece Gift Set
The Bay
Men's Earl Vacation Track Jacket
Golf Town
Whiskey Stones and Glasses Gift Set
Amazon
Neon & Reflective Chunky Trainer
Boohoo
MMUSC Cocktail Shaker Set 8 Piece Stainless Steel
Amazon
GPO Retro Stylo II turntable in red
ASOS
Fizz ultimate apron
ASOS
Teen boy
Lace Up Zip Side Sneaker
Boohoo
4 pairs MIX Hawaii Italian Pepperoni Cotton Socks
Amazon
Stockton Leather Wallet
The Bay
Harry Black Two-Hand Stainless Steel Mesh Bracelet Watch
The Bay
Men's Cali Short Sleeve Polo
Golf Town
Mesh Upper Multi Panel Chunky Sneaker
Boohoo
Electric LED Potion Desk Lamp Changing Color
Amazon
Star Wars Vinyl Wall Clock
Amazon
Harry Potter dark arts playing cards
ASOS
Teen girl
Pink Unicorn Pencil Case
PrettyLittleThing
Black Faux Fur Chain Shoulder Bag
PrettyLittleThing
Clear Heel 2 Part Heels
Boohoo
Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum 3-Piece Set
The Bay
BODYA Love Knot Bangle Bracelet
Amazon
Mydethun Moon Lamp
Amazon
Monki multi layer necklace with eye detail in gold
ASOS
Monki 8 pack earrings in gold
ASOS
Children
Kid's Franco Cheetah-Print Backpack
The Bay
Food Slime Kit
The Bay
Electric Wall Climber Climbing RC Car
Amazon
Barbie Ballet Wishes Doll
Amazon
Unisex Adult Kids Animal Pajamas Cosplay
Amazon
OhhDeer Large Unicorn Pencil Case
PrettyLittleThing
Galaxy Crystal Ball
Amazon
Big Mouth Jelly Fish Pool Float Inflatable
ASOS
Sunnylife beach paddles
ASOS
Cheap birthday gifts | Gifts under $50
The above gifts range from moderately priced to expensive, but what about if you only want to spend $50 or below on a birthday gift?
Finding a gift that someone genuinely wants for their birthday comes with a feeling like no other. Spend an extra 15 minutes the next time you have a birthday present to shop for and pick a thoughtful gift and if you use the discount codes and promotions we keep regularly updated you’ll even spend less.
Popin Corn Popcorn Maker
The Bay
Ultra Hydration Routine
The Bay
Mini Circle Silk Tie
The Bay
Suedette Ziptop Clutch
Boohoo
Circle Handle Straw Bag
Boohoo
All Black Chunky Face Watch
Boohoo
Hoseejoy Bamboo Cheese Board Set
Amazon
Lagunamoon Essential Oils
Amazon
Sass & Belle lemon salt and pepper shakers
ASOS
How to choose the best birthday present
Before you even start browsing, decide what your budget is. This will help you better categorize the type of gift you should look for. If you’re trying to spend less than $50, you may not want to look at big ticket items like a bike, guitar or television, for example. You can then ask the following questions about the person. Some of them may require intimate knowledge of the person. If you’re not that close to the person, try asking their friends or family.
- Do they need any necessities? Is the person you’re buying for struggling financially or lacking homeware necessities? This will make your birthday gift buying easy – maybe you can give them cash, a gift voucher or the missing dish drying rack they’ve been complaining about? Just sayin’.
- Do they have any pets or children? Someone who enjoys the company of their pets or is a new parent might appreciate a gift which caters to this.
- Do they have any hobbies or play any sports? Hobbies are a great way to come up with gift ideas. If the person you’re buying for is an aspiring guitar virtuoso, maybe a set of new effects pedals would be appreciated. If they’re an avid reader, you could buy them an e-book reader to make their collection easier to manage. For the more athletically gifted of us, some new gym gear or the latest jersey of their favorite sports team are ideal gifts.
- Do they have any addictions or obsessions? It’s not hard to find the answer to this question if you regularly see the person you’re buying a gift for. Think about their favorite television shows or topics of conversation they always bring up. Then, search for gifts accordingly. If they’re a gym rat for example, the latest supplement may be a good gift idea.
- What are your fondest memories of them? Presents, whether they’re birthday, thank you, congratulations or Christmas presents are always made that much better with a personal touch. Think of your relationship with the person you’re buying a present for and what you two love to do together and get them something to suit. Or, think of a memory you share (embarrassing, happy, it doesn’t matter! So long as it’s a good memory in general) and buy them something that reminds you of that memory.
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