We all enjoy giving and receiving gifts, whether it’s for our birthdays, Christmas, or even when we’re just feeling nice. A lot of thought goes into choosing the perfect present and we often find ourselves pondering over a few different things trying to make sure the recipient is going to love it.
But what happens when you’re buying for someone that isn’t necessarily conventional? What if they’re the kind of person that has everything they want? What if they don’t play it safe? These kinds of people tend to be fun to buy for if you think outside of the box. Here we take a look at a few unusual presents perfect for that situation.
For A Couple
Going over your friend’s house for a party? Want to buy them something they will love together? Couples can be notoriously difficult to buy for especially if they’re settled and tend to buy themselves what they want. Sure, you could head over with a bottle of wine and some flowers but that’s pretty old fashioned. Finding unusual gifts doesn’t have to be a chore, just think of something funny and different, or maybe something they can enjoy together. From a game they can play together, to matching dressing gowns for the bedroom, nothing is off the table. It just depends on how brave you are and how well you know them.
For The Traveller
Everyone has a friend that tends to leave for a few weeks every other month to explore a new country. They return with exciting stories, heaps of photos, and if they’re nice, a gift or two. But what could you get the intrepid traveler that they might not already have?
A scratch-off map is a perfect present for anyone that enjoys traveling. A giant map that is covered in scratch-off material. The idea is whenever that person visits a country, they can scratch it off on the map. The game is to visit as many places as possible, maybe even complete a continent? The ultimate challenge, every country on the planet.
For The Foodie
When someone is a self-confessed foodaholic there are plenty of things you can buy that will fill their bellies with joy. But for those that like something a little more out there it might be difficult to find. Well fear not food fans, there’s plenty of deliciousness to choose from.
Hot sauce is a brilliant present to give a foodie that likes to explore their palette. Either a range of sauce or a singular bottle, with the rise of the hot sauce there are plenty of companies churning out top-notch tongue tinglers. Choose something that’s either frighteningly hot or a new flavor that will compliment every meal. The choice is yours.
For The Alcohol Enthusiast
Most people like getting home after a long day at work, cracking open a bottle of wine or a beer, sitting back and relaxing for the evening. Everyone has their own preference when it comes to alcohol and many won’t skimp out getting the best. Challenging people’s palettes are a great way of getting them a gift and allowing them to step out of their comfort zone, maybe something they aren’t used to doing.
Every few years there is a wave of alcohol that becomes more popular than others. In recent times, gin has become to go-to drink for many and there are thousands of distilleries that are pumping out the best gin we have ever seen. Try a small batch gin or even something a little more experimental for your alcohol enthusiast.
Second, to buying them a bottle of something, you can always explore the world of glassware. Gin glasses or whiskey glasses are a fantastic present that will be kept for many years to come.
For The Plant Lover
Those that love plants will often have a house filled with greenery and flowers. It’s something that makes a house feel like a home and in many cases, every room will be filled with something different. For these people, looking outside the box a little and buying them something that isn’t a plant but fits the mold is a perfect gift.
A terrarium is an enclosed ecosystem within a glass jar, often sealed with a cork lid or something similar. They come in all shapes and sizes and will give something completely different. A brilliant gift for those that love nature.
As long as you start thinking a little outside the box, there isn’t a person on the planet you can’t buy a gift for. If you know their likes and dislikes, use it to your advantage and try something a little different. Either way, they will love the fact you have bought them something, and they are sure to treasure it for a long time.
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
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