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Birthday gift ideas: Buy gifts for him and her October 2020
Want to find a gift to show someone how much you care? Or are you not sure what you want for your birthday? Find out here.
It can be hard to find the perfect gift sometimes, especially when you’re really looking for it.
As it happens, we’ve got just the thing for boyfriends, girlfriends, friends, wives, husbands, mums, dads or even yourself when it comes to birthdays.
So calm your fears and relieve yourself of all that present-buying stress because we’ve done all the hard work for you.
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Top birthday gifts for October 2020
Sometimes you’ll know exactly what to get that special friend, family member or partner, while other times you won’t have a clue. After countless hours of online shopping (and much present buying practice) here’s what we’re loving at the moment:
Personalised Quilted Charcoal Velvet Wash Bag
Not on the High Street
Personalised photo book
Vistaprint
Vietnamese Street Food Class for Two at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School
Virgin Experience Days
Personalised heat changing mugs
Vistaprint
Cocktails for Two at London's Iconic Gherkin
Virgin Experience Days
MRCOOL Touch Bedside Lamp with Bluetooth Speaker
Amazon
Jasmine ‘The Flower Of Memories’ Gift
Not on the High Street
Milk Chocolate Celebration Bottle Model
Thorntons
Shopping for birthday gifts for specific people
Women
The 3-step anthology
Aurelia Skincare
Silver Leo Star Constellation Pendant
Goldsmiths
2010 Heidsieck & Co Monopole Gold Top Champagne 2010
Vintage Wine Gifts
Men
Lager Hamper
Thorntons
Triple Supercar Blast plus High Speed Passenger Ride and Photo - Weekday
Virgin Experience Days
Michael Kors Access Mens Smartwatch
Goldsmiths
Teen boy
Smartphone Projector
IWOOT
Hangloose at The Eden Project - Zip Wire, Big Air and Giant Swing
Virgin Experience Days
BraZen Stag 2.1 Bluetooth Surround Sound Gaming Chair
Prezzybox
Teen girl
Swipe 3-in-1 Lens Set
Urban Outfitters
Milk Chocolate Big Bear Hugs Model
Thorntons
Personalised Sterling Silver Friendship Bracelet
Not on the High Street
Best stores to find birthday gifts for everyone
How to choose the best birthday present
Before you even start browsing, it’s important to decide what your budget is. This will help you better categorise the type of gift you should look for. If you’re trying to spend a little less, you may not want to look at big-ticket items like a bike, guitar or television. You should then ask yourself the following questions about the person:
- Is there anything they need? 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. For instance, a new dog blanket.
- Do they have any hobbies or play a sport? Hobbies are great inspiration for gift ideas. If the person you’re buying for is 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 item of clothing from their favourite sports retailer could be an ideal choice.
- Do they have any addictions or obsessions? It’s not hard to find the answer to this question if you know this person well. Think about their favourite television shows or topics of conversation they always bring up and then search for gifts accordingly. If they spend all their time in the gym, the latest exercise supplement may be an option.
- What are your fondest memories of them? Presents, whether they’re for a birthday, a thank you, to say congratulations or for Christmas, are so much better with a personal touch. Think of your relationship with the person and what you two love to do together. Or, think of a memory you share and buy them a gift related to this. This can be embarrassing or happy, it doesn’t matter! As long as it’s a good memory, you’re sure to have found a winner.
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