Gifts for Men

• If you are shopping for a man in your life, you may be challenged by the lack of creative gift options. Advertising sometimes puts more pressure on men who are shopping for women, and the result is far fewer gift ideas for women to give to men. Many women buy their husband, father or brothers power tools, clothing or entertainment items like video games and movies. Other birthday gift ideas include self-care items like cologne or shaving equipment, gift cards, gourmet foods or automobile accessories.
  
  

Gifts for Women

• There are numerous ideas for birthday gifts for women, but gift givers sometimes find themselves overwhelmed by all of these options. If you are feeling as if you have no idea what to buy someone because there are so many choices, consider a theme gift. Shop for the latest novel by your woman's favorite author and pair it with smaller gifts related to the story. For instance, if the novel is about women who meet for cocktails after work, combine the book with glassware and a bottle of liquor. Also consider magazine subscriptions, accessories like handbags and jewelry, handcrafted chocolates or decorative home items like artwork or photo frames.
  
  

Gifts for Kids

• Shopping for kids is sometimes much easier than for adults because the toy market is always changing. Children's tastes change too, as they mature and become more intellectually capable. When shopping for a child, the most important thing is to make sure the gift is age appropriate. Small children should not be playing with items that have small pieces or accessories. Older children have fewer limits, but when shopping for books and movies, you should still be sure the material is age appropriate. Kids also love gifts like candy, clothing and electronic games and tools.
  
  

Gifts That Do More

• If you find yourself wanting to give more than just a gift, you have plenty of options. Spending time together doing a fun activity is one of the best birthday gifts a person can receive. Not only do the gift recipients get to enjoy an experience like seeing a movie or going on a picnic, they get to spend quality time with the gift giver. Charitable gifts are another option that enable you to make your gift mean more. Make a donation to a favorite charity of your gift recipient in hrr name. Eco-friendly gifts are another option for those who want to cut down on the impact of their gift on the earth. Choose gifts that are made from sustainable or recycled materials.