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[–] Droechai@piefed.blahaj.zone 10 points 3 days ago (1 children)

A gift card for any hobby related stuff is way better than any guide. I cannot dream to know which bee hat or hive brush (if thats a thing) would be an upgrade, but Im certain that he can pick out something himself that he might have "wanted" but not needed, and if I stipulate that the gift card is for want and not need, he will buy something nice.

I did the same with a bike store a few years ago and he upgraded the pedals so he can use them both with ordinary shoes as well as the "locking" shoes.

[–] stray@pawb.social 9 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I know a lot of people don't like being given money because it's impersonal, so I like to pair a gift card with something creative: baked goods or candy, a mug, an ornament, a picture or card, etc. You can source materials secondhand or find them outdoors. The food route is especially useful for people who aren't into small decorative things.

[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 5 points 2 days ago

I would be happy with just the gift part personally. If someone takes the effort to make me something it means a lot to me. A gift card or money doesn't really do much for me.

[–] Droechai@piefed.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Great addition :) Nice way to personalize. In our family its highly unsual to get money (cas or transfer), that only happens if the giver is unsure which shop is preferred and it usually means a joint shopping trip. Thats also a bonding moment where the reciever can talk about the hobby and why the item(s) chosen are picked

[–] stray@pawb.social 3 points 2 days ago

I love shopping trips! My uncle took me on one when I was a teenager and it's one of my best memories.