Ways to use this list
- Office gift swap: spin to get past the blank-mind moment, then choose a version of the idea that fits the group's price limit.
- Shortlist in one go: set Winners to 3 in Settings, spin, then pick the idea that suits the person best.
- End-of-term thank-yous for teachers: the Homemade button gives ideas a child can help make, like cookies or a painted plant pot.
- Children's party presents: press For kids for ideas that suit most ages, from a kite to a science kit.
- Christmas stockings: press Stocking fillers and spin until the stocking is full, with Remove the winner on so nothing is doubled up.
Press Spin the wheel, tap the game or press the Space bar. Change the list in the box as you
like: add your own, delete what doesn't suit you, or write *2 after an entry to give it double the
chance. The game buttons switch the same list to a duck race, hat, claw machine and more.
The full list (72 entries)
- A book they would love
- A cosy blanket
- A board game
- A jigsaw puzzle
- A plant in a nice pot
- A personalised mug
- A photo album of shared memories
- A cookbook
- A journal and a good pen
- Fluffy socks
- A framed photo
- A scented candle
- Slippers
- A hot water bottle
- Cosy pyjamas
- A wall calendar of family photos
- A reusable water bottle
- An umbrella
- A warm hat and gloves
- A card game
- A puzzle book
- A box of chocolates
- A tea or coffee sampler
- A bath set
- A portable phone charger
- Headphones
- A picnic set
- A bird feeder
- A herb growing kit
- Binoculars
- An instant camera
- A sketchbook and pencils
- An art supplies set
- A ukulele
- A sports ball
- A kite
- A model kit
- A science kit
- A craft kit
- A magnifying glass
- Walkie-talkies
- Building blocks
- A soft toy
- A dressing-up box
- A bubble machine
- A friendship bracelet kit
- A telescope
- Colouring books
- Homemade cookies
- A handwritten letter
- A recipe book of family favourites
- A voucher for breakfast in bed
- A knitted scarf
- A playlist made just for them
- A painted plant pot
- A memory jar of notes
- Tickets to a show
- A class or workshop
- A day out together
- A museum or zoo trip
- A trip to the cinema
- A picnic you plan for them
- Lip balm
- A keyring
- A bookmark
- A mini torch
- Hand warmers
- Stickers
- A yo-yo
- A small notebook
- Hair clips
- Bath bombs
Questions people ask
How do I choose a gift for someone who has everything?
Skip more things and give time, or something that gets used up: a day out together, tickets to a show, a class, homemade cookies or a photo album of shared memories. Press Experiences or Homemade for those ideas.
What is the four-gift rule?
A simple way to keep birthdays and Christmas manageable: give something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read. Spin this list for the "want" gift and choose the other three yourself.
What makes a good stocking filler?
Small and fun to unwrap: fluffy socks, a puzzle book, a card game, stickers, a yo-yo, a mini torch or hand warmers. A mix of something useful and something silly works well. Press Stocking fillers for that list alone.
How can I make a simple gift feel personal?
Add a note about why you chose it, or tie it to a shared memory: a cookbook with your favourite recipe marked, binoculars with a list of birds near their home, or a plant with a promise to help repot it.