Ask HN: What are some good gift ideas for this holiday season?

1 pointsmattgmg8y ago4 comments

It's that time of year again for many people... to prepare a gift list of things you want and solicit ideas to buy for others!

I realized that I am most excited these days by the type of things that other HN readers might be: tech gadgets, software subscriptions, DIY kits, books on technical topics, you know what I mean :D

So, what are you all hoping to get for the holidays?

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andrew_r2r8y ago

A while ago a built a little website in my spare time to help make lists like these.

Here is my personal list if its of interest to you: https://iwantdis.com/collections/jbZbqeUX

mattgmgOP8y ago

Very pretty site, I like it! Nice stuff, you have good taste :)

arkitaip8y ago

We don't gift adults in my family, only the kids, and it's a relief because it tends to get expensive for even small items for a large number of people, and you rarely get anything you really want.

mattgmgOP8y ago

That's totally true about the cost, good call. However, I can at least address the "rarely get anything you want" problem if I figure out some very specific ideas to request by asking here ;)

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Ask HN: What are some good gift ideas for this holiday season?

1 pointsmattgmg8y ago4 comments

It's that time of year again for many people... to prepare a gift list of things you want and solicit ideas to buy for others!

I realized that I am most excited these days by the type of things that other HN readers might be: tech gadgets, software subscriptions, DIY kits, books on technical topics, you know what I mean :D

So, what are you all hoping to get for the holidays?

4 comments

andrew_r2r8y ago

A while ago a built a little website in my spare time to help make lists like these.

Here is my personal list if its of interest to you: https://iwantdis.com/collections/jbZbqeUX

mattgmgOP8y ago

Very pretty site, I like it! Nice stuff, you have good taste :)

arkitaip8y ago

We don't gift adults in my family, only the kids, and it's a relief because it tends to get expensive for even small items for a large number of people, and you rarely get anything you really want.

mattgmgOP8y ago

That's totally true about the cost, good call. However, I can at least address the "rarely get anything you want" problem if I figure out some very specific ideas to request by asking here ;)

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