Some people answer "I don't need anything" every single year, and they mean it. The trick is to give them something they would never buy for themselves: a moment, a memory or a surprise. Here are 10 ideas.
Quick answer: For someone who has everything, give an experience or a surprise instead of a thing. A personalized video greeting is a great pick: an African crew holds up their name, shouts out your message and dances just for them. Nothing to store, nothing to return, delivered by email in 1-2 days.
1. A personalized video greeting from our African crew
They can buy any gadget, but they can't buy a crew in Africa celebrating them by name. We write their name and your message on a board, shout it out, hold up their photo and dance. Every video is filmed live by real people, just for your order.
- 7 crews to choose from, from a live band to our women's crew
- Your own song: send a YouTube link and the exact start second
- Any language, word for word
- Delivered by email in 1-2 days, Priority within 24 hours
2. A hot air balloon ride
An experience they'll talk about for years. Sunrise flights are the most magical, and you can go together.
Balloon rides at Virgin Experience Gifts ↗
3. A custom portrait
A painted or illustrated portrait of them, their family or their pet. A one-of-a-kind piece no store sells.
4. A donation in their name
Pick a cause they care about and give in their name. Add a handwritten card explaining why you chose it.
Give in their name at GlobalGiving ↗
5. "52 reasons" cards
A deck of 52 cards, each with one reason you love or appreciate them. Cheap to make, priceless to receive.
6. A subscription to something they love
Specialty coffee, craft beer, books or flowers delivered monthly. A gift that keeps surprising them all year.
Subscription boxes at Cratejoy ↗
7. A personalized book where they're the hero
Custom storybooks and novels that feature their name and details are a funny and surprising gift for adults too.
8. A class or workshop
Wine tasting, pottery, glass blowing or DJing. Learning something new beats owning something new.
Class gift cards at CourseHorse ↗
9. A memory box
Fill a box with old photos, ticket stubs and notes from friends and family. It costs little and means a lot.
10. A surprise party in a box
Decorations, their favorite snacks, a playlist and a personalized video to play as the finale. Everything you need for a surprise, ready to go.
Links to other shops are just suggestions. We are not paid for them.
How to shop for someone who has everything
- Give moments, not things. Experiences and surprises don't clutter their home.
- Make it personal. Their name, your memories and inside jokes are what they can't buy.
- Think about the reaction. A gift that makes them laugh in front of everyone is a gift they'll remember.
FAQ
What do you give a man or woman who has everything?
An experience or a personal surprise. A personalized video greeting, a class or a trip will always beat another gadget.
What's a unique last-minute gift?
A personalized video greeting. It's delivered by email in 1-2 days, or within 24 hours with Priority delivery.
The gift they can't buy themselves
Real people, filmed live with their name and your message. Delivered in 1-2 days.
Pick your crew