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Good gift giving is basically a form of art. There’s nothing a nice present
can't do; it can lift a mood or improve a relationship, repair a wrongdoing, or
remind someone you care about them. So no wonder gifts have a special place in
our minds, no matter how much we often dread them (don’t even remind me about
the Christmas gift hunt!).



The useful gift route is the one to go, but hey, there’s no universal guarantee
that whatever you think of as useful would feel the same for the person who’ll
receive it. So today, we are taking a look into presents that pleasantly
surprised people who had no clue they needed them.

“What’s the best 'I didn’t know I needed that' gift you’ve received?” someone
asked on Ask Reddit a while ago and the responses are basically a solid list of
cool gift ideas. Scroll down through them below and upvote your favorite ones!

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#1

When I first became a cop I was getting blown away with what I dealt with. There
was also so much death and the fear of getting shot. In my own personal life I
also had so much stress and depression. One day I was working a school detail
and a little kindergartner skipped by. She giggled and handed me a drawing of a
kitten she made for me. It literally brought tears to my eyes. I was truly
touched. No one had ever thanked me for anything on the job or given me such a
kind gesture in years.

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Receiving an unsolicited gift from a child is like being touched by an angel.


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#2

I was furious with my husband when I figured out that money had been
just...disappearing from our bank account. I confronted him about it in April.
He straight lied in my face and said he needed to spend some of his paycheck on
scaffolding. I didn't believe him, but he's never lied before, so I let it go.
Celebrating my birthday in November, I'm unwrapping presents with him and my
family, and there are 25 wrapped up...fish. Fish toys for cats, glass fish,
candy fish, wooden fish...and an underwater watch. I'm not bright because I
hadn't figured it out...They got me a trip to Vieques, Puerto Rico to learn how
to scuba dive. I don't deserve them. He'd been saving for a year. I saw a
DOLPHIN with a BABY DOLPHIN. UNDERWATER. 6 FEET AWAY FROM MY FACE.
It's the best thing ever. It's like flying on another planet.

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That's a lovely tale. I wish I could afford to do that for my wife. She deserves
it, putting up with me for all this time.


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#3

My mom just randomly bought me a jogging shirt saying. Maybe you can use this if
you run.

I was unhealthy fat short kid, she was trying to encourage me.

Couldn't even run 1 km without questioning my existence.

Several months later I could do 10km in below 40 min, and ran 50km a week.

I got so thin that my friends mom asked me if I'm sick (she thought I had
cancer)

After a while I realized that this is not good for my back.

So I started lifting weights in the neighbourhood gym.

I went there so much that the owner made me take charge of it.

Im now the head of the gym and have transformed it completely.

I don't look sick anymore and have a healthy amount of muscle. But im still
short .

All of this because of some random running fleece shirt. I still have it today
10 years later...

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Well Done!


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To find out more about navigating the daunting world of gift giving, we spoke
with Lynn How, the author of “Positive Young Mind'' and life coach who
specializes in supporting educators, parents, and children with improving and
prevention of mental health issues. She also runs this Facebook teacher coaching
group which is an excellent resource for teachers in need of support when
leaving, changing their mindset, changing their schools or setting healthy
work/life boundaries.



Something thoughtful is always the best way to go when picking a present for a
person, Lynn argues. But “if you don't know the person, perhaps see if you can
glean some information from a mutual friend if possible or see if their social
media profiles give anything away,” she said and added to “not forget to check
for allergies before buying food!”

#4

My ex bought me vitamin D tablets maybe a month or so into dating. I'd been
pretty unwell around that time, cancelling one date and bailing early on
another. Id had blood tests done but the results weren't back yet.

He showed up for a date one day and had the tablets for me as a present. It was
pretty sweet to just get me a present for no reason other than to make me feel
better. And when the blood tests came back, one of the things wrong with me was
a vitamin D deficiency, so I did need them but didn't know yet.

I guess you could say I really appreciated that he gave me the D...

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See what you did there 😂


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#5

My nephew bought my wife a cheap plastic duck call. I have no idea why my nephew
thought this a perfect gift, but he was 100% correct. It is now known as the
'cat whistle' in our house because the cats stop whatever naughty thing they
were doing immediately upon hearing it.

UnknownHanson , midnightcomm Report

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I'm gonna get me one! I have some VERY mischievous kitties :)


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#6

Two tickets to Les Miserables. I had absolutely no desire to see the show
although my (now ex-) wife had been seriously hinting about it. When I opened
the envelope on Christmas morning I was pretty pissed. She basically gifted
herself. I was still pissed when I was dragged to the theater. The performance
began... and I was in tears after ten minutes. It was just an incredible live
performance and before we left I would buy the CD and listen to it for hours.

somewhereinks , Kilyan Sockalingum Report

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Its a good show. One of my students brought in part of the sound track for our
song show and tell


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Lynn said that hands down the worst presents she has heard of are husbands
buying wives items which are used for domestic chores: “a hoover is not a good
gift!” But what if we put too much importance on the presents we give? According
to Lynn, love can't be bought and although the odd grand gesture is lovely, “I'd
much rather receive a thoughtful smaller gift or experience such as being taken
on a surprise picnic with some lovely food!”

#7

My husband's aunt buys the most practical gifts you could think of! Every year
for Christmas I'm excited for her gifts like she bought some insulated bags last
year. The year before she got me a nice nail care set and the Rock file is
perfect to use on my baby's nails! I never think of the things she buys but
every thing she buys is super useful!

wheaties201 , DIYNailArtDesigns Report

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Is she looking to adopt another niece?


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#8

Calvin and Hobbes book from my mother. Had never heard of them before but I
subsequently bought the rest of the books and love them now.

fr-spodokomodo , Willis Lam Report

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Everyone should give these a read. They are great :)


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#9

A kitten, from a total stranger. Yes, really. I wouldn't describe myself as much
of a 'cat person', per se, and I wasn't even sure what to do with it at first. A
few years down the line, and it's basically my best friend. A constant companion
whenever I'm @ home. And to think I preferred dogs once, yeesh!

LSDeann , Kote Puerto Report

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Never say you are not a cat person until you share your life with one. It
baffles me that there's people who don't like them


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Moreover, the life coach and educator argues that “gifts become materialistic if
they become expected and regular but it depends on what your ideals are for your
individual relationship as well as how long you have been together.” Lynn
concluded that “Someone who showered me with expensive gifts after only a few
dates might be coming on a bit too strong for my liking!”

#10

A good set of bath towels. My grandmother gave me a set as a graduation gift. I
knew how expensive good towels and I knew she really had to save up for them, so
I was thankful, but the same kind of thankful you are when grandpa gives you his
dentures for Christmas.

"I'll be damned if I don't use those towels every day 7 years later (though I do
need a new set at this point). They are very easily the most used gift I have
ever been given.

eskamobob1 , Denny Müller Report

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Fun gifts are nice for a while but practical gifts just keep in giving.


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#11

My parents got me an oversized bath robe when I was younger. Kinda disappointed
until I saw the gift card stuffed in the pocket. I think I enjoyed whatever I
bought with the gift card. But that bath robe, lemmie tell you, wearing that
sucker right now.

PortalStorm4000 , Vladimir Yelizarov Report

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Never had one and my wife picked me one up a while back. Wear it all the time at
home.


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#12

It's not really a gift, but hearing my stepmom say she'll always be there, and
that I can always talk to her and also constantly getting hugs from her. Just my
stepmom in general, really. After therapy and talking heart to heart with my
stepmom I've realized my mom isn't that kind of person, it's not easy to talk to
her about deep stuff, and we don't hug too often. I really didn't know how much
I needed that

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A person's time and love are the best gifts. You can also tell the people who
have never received such a gift.


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#13

My brother jokingly bought me a squatty potty a few Christmas’s ago after we saw
the commercial a few months prior.

I killed myself laughing again when I opened it up and stuck it in front of the
toilet to send him a picture. Well, I forgot to move it after so it was there
the next time I used the bathroom.

Let me tell y’all something. If you have any kind of digestive issues at all,
the squatty potty is a work of art. Best poops of my life, I’ll tell you what.

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I'm sure this is excellent advice, but all I can see is Hank Hill trying to poop
in that one ep of "King of the Hill", lol. I'll tell you what!


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#14

My mom got me a new duvet when I was 12/13 and a second duvet she made into
matching curtains, they were in hindsight pretty garish. But I’d shared a room
until I was 11, so it was nice being given things that were just mine to make my
space more personal. Seems an odd gift but for poorer families it can actually
be quite meaningful.

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Simple, thoughtful, and meaningful. Best gifts ever.


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#15

A printer. Back then I had absolutely no use for a printer. But fast forward
about five years, now I am in university, and that printer is a blessing to
have. Thanks Dad.

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Great job, dad!


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#16

A clock for the bathroom. Wasn't intended for the bathroom was just a cute small
clock but it matched my bathroom decor so it went there. It helped massively
with time management specially for morning showers when I had no idea how long
my showers were and used to end up rushing to get ready for work.

shakakhannn , Jonny Caspari Report

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thats a good idea


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#17

My brother buys my wife and I board games for Christmas and birthdays, I forgot
how much fun they can be

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We have once a wk board game nights with our kids. It's become something they
look forward to even though they are still younger. (12 and younger) It also
gets them away from technology and is a way to discuss their lives and what's
going on while having fun. (Instead of just talking at the dinner table about
their days) I REALLY recommend it!


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A pair of good headphones. I listen to music almost on a daily basis and settled
with ok earbuds because I didnt see the need for big headphones. It was like a
revelation the first time I put them on because I never knew the audio could
sound so clear before. It was incredible and I use them all the time now.

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Plus you can hear words and sometimes little Easter eggs that you never would've
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A small tool box from my father-in-law the first Christmas after I got married.
I have used it so many times.

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Everybody should have a basic tool set and the knowledge to use it.


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My best friend mailed me a humidifier a couple years ago when I had a chest
cold. It’s the best gift I didn’t know I needed.

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Need a dehumidifier where I live XD


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A door stopper on the end of a telescopic stick. Truly moving around in a wheel
chair has been revolutionized for my mother. No need for anyone to hold the
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There are still so many places that don't have ADA accommodations. ☹️


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I'm a big dinosaur nerd. A couple years ago for my 30th birthday I got a mint in
box Dino Riders torosaurus that I always wanted as a kid. It totally blew my
mind and it was a weird yet fantastic feeling opening up a dinosaur toy at that
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Disappointment there’s an ankylosaur pic not torosaur!


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A bidet attachment for my toilet! Now I feel like a caveman pooping anywhere
else. I tell everyone that they need to invest in one, and those who have enjoy
it as much as we do.

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Is it just me or is 'enjoy' the right word? Hmmmn.


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Gloves that let you text with them on.

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Still too big for my hands. The ones I've seen seem to be sized for men


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When my aunt gave me the Lord of the Rings, the trilogy all in one amazing book.
It changed everything and made me a nerd.

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You were always a nerd, she helped you out of the closet. Never discount the
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One of those plastic covers to use in the microwave... absolutely game changing.

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Yeah, those things make sure that when you microwave something liquidy it
doesn't explode al over the mocrowave.


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A Banana Saver. It's a hard case that encloses a banana to protect it. No more
bruised banana or banana guts squished into the bottom of your bag.

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I can relate. You need a whole team of crime scene cleaners to remove the banana
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I got a waterproof bluetooth speaker for my shower as a stocking stuffer 5 years
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Something about music in the shower 🎶 💦 ♥️


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Instant pot. I just love it! I make delicious stews now.

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At first I read this as (instant "pot") and thought "Really? Just add water?
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An upright, self-defrosting food freezer.

Never thought I'd need one. Now, can't imagine not having it.

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Told my wife for years that we needed one but she wasn't convinced. Finally just
went out and bought one. Don't know what we did without one. I bought a chest
type so I would not have to worry about frozen food flying out and hitting me in
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Upon buying our first home, my husband's aunt gave us a laundry basket that was
filled with an assortment of household cleaning items. Was super handy to take
that with us first thing after getting the keys. Also received a small electric
screwdriver as a christmas present. Hubby is a carpenter so has a ton of heavy
duty professional tools, but they're too big for random house needs. This thing
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I asked for needlenose pliers for my birthday once as a kid, because I kept
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Bedding is the best gift. My mom was the best at picking out the softest cotton
everything. Very expensive stuff but man I've used one cotton comforter every
day for 20 years and it washes like it's brand new every month. I had it wrapped
around me for two years now during isolation and there's not even a pulled
thread. I try to do that now w my mil and sil. Silk pillowcases Casper pillows
Egyptian cotton medium thread count washes up the softest way better than the
highest. High quality cotton small square stitching is the absolute best to
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Really nice cotton pajamas too. You cannot go wrong


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My family heats up real bad in cotton, I got them eucalyptus sheets, a bit
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comfortable to them. It was a pain doing research on it though, most eucalyptus
sheets are like, a mixed-thread and actually have less eucalyptus than other
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Upon buying our first home, my husband's aunt gave us a laundry basket that was
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that with us first thing after getting the keys. Also received a small electric
screwdriver as a christmas present. Hubby is a carpenter so has a ton of heavy
duty professional tools, but they're too big for random house needs. This thing
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I asked for needlenose pliers for my birthday once as a kid, because I kept
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just those.


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Bedding is the best gift. My mom was the best at picking out the softest cotton
everything. Very expensive stuff but man I've used one cotton comforter every
day for 20 years and it washes like it's brand new every month. I had it wrapped
around me for two years now during isolation and there's not even a pulled
thread. I try to do that now w my mil and sil. Silk pillowcases Casper pillows
Egyptian cotton medium thread count washes up the softest way better than the
highest. High quality cotton small square stitching is the absolute best to
sleep in and keeps your body the perfect temperature


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Really nice cotton pajamas too. You cannot go wrong


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My family heats up real bad in cotton, I got them eucalyptus sheets, a bit
pricey but theoretically it should last a while and they said it was more
comfortable to them. It was a pain doing research on it though, most eucalyptus
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