Getting invited to a party doesn’t make you feel much pressure until you have a few days to figure out what kind of gift you should get for the birthday celebrant. This can be an especially daunting task if you’re trying to impress the birthday boy or girl with your gift. And it can be extra distressing if it’s one of those parties held at an extravagant birthday party venue where the celebrant gathers and unwraps all the gifts from the guests.
We know how hard it is to find the perfect present that would make you look like an awesome gift-giver at birthday parties. Trust us, you’re not alone in this. Fortunately, there are certain types of gifts that never fails to impress the crowd and the celebrant. If you’re no expert at finding the right gifts for people, you will definitely get a couple of great ideas from our short list below. Just take a look and see what you can get for that upcoming birthday party.
7 Popular Birthday Party Gifts
1. Personalized Gift Basket
One of the best gifts you can give at a birthday party is a personalized gift basket. Yes, take note of the word “Personalized.” Normal gift baskets with foods, drinks, or toiletries are all too safe of a choice. It can give off the impression that you don’t really know the celebrant much or that you just didn’t have the time to get something he or she would actually like.
Giving a personalized gift basket, on the other hand, says a whole other thing. It says that you care and that you know them well enough to create a small package of things they love. Try creating a gift basket with a mix of his or her favorite snack, hobby items, or quirky thingamajigs. What’s great about personalized gift baskets is that you don’t have to spend much to make a good one. Just add a couple of items and decorate with some ribbons or colorful paper and you’ll be all set.
2. A Piece of Tech
If you’ve got cash to spend, you can never go wrong with giving a techy item as a birthday present. What’s great about tech gifts is that the celebrant will most likely end up using it. It’s also a great way to impress the crowd with your tech-savviness.
Some popular tech gifts include mobile phones, Bluetooth speakers, tablets, earphones, smart home devices, and computer or laptop accessories.
3. Fitness Gear
This type of present is the kind you should only give to someone who’s obviously into getting fit. Gifting fitness gear to someone who’s not really into exercise may send the wrong message. But if gifted to the right person, fitness gears can be highly appreciated. People who love to get fit are always into using new gear that can improve their performance. It’s a relatively safe gift that most fit people can enjoy.
4. Geeky Items
Everyone has an inner geek. This is why gifting geeky novelty items are one of the most popular gift ideas of all time. Novelty items like lightsabers, movie or TV merchandise or Marvel superhero weapons can spark joy in people’s hearts. What’s more is that you’re less likely to end up having the same gift as someone else.
5. Toys and Games
Toys and games can be great gifts for people of all ages. You can get the coolest or newest toy around or you can opt for a vintage collectible if you’re truly one who wants to impress.
6. Food and Drinks
Food and drinks are two things that are commonly gifted at birthday parties. It’s a somewhat safe choice that you don’t have to spend much on. Some safe food and drink choices for gifts include a bottle of wine with a fine block of cheese, a box of chocolates, or even a pack of their favorite beer.
7. Books
Last but not the least in our list are books. Books may seem like a dull gift for some people, but if the celebrant is an avid reader, you will surely make their day with a hardbound copy of their favorite book or a complete set of a certain book series. If you really want to impress, you can gift the first edition of a book they like for their personal library.
The Bottom line
As you can see, there are plenty types of gifts you can give at a birthday party. You can give something personal like a custom gift basket or something flashier like a cool piece of tech. At the end of the day, no matter what kind of gift you choose to give, just make sure that you’re not spending too much just to impress the birthday celebrant. As cliché as it may sound, the thought is truly what matters most.