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Today, I’m sharing gift ideas for any occasion. There are many occasions where you need to buy a gift. A birthday, a new baby, a wedding, a special occasion, or just because you care. Choosing the right gift can be stressful and overwhelming. But, don’t worry. Here have a few solutions.

Here are a few gift ideas for every occasion:

Birthday Gifts for Kids

Most kids already have toys that get played with for a few minutes and then they lost interest and move to something else. Other gift ideas for kids instead of another toy are sensory toys, subscription boxes, or tickets to an event.

Sensory toys like a hanging indoor swing or balance board are great. They not only help children process their feelings and excess energy, but they can also give mom a break from their hyperactivity.

Subscription boxes are another fun idea. Every month they will receive an activity to do in their mailbox. This is so exciting for a child and you can tailor the boxes to match their personalities. There are boxes that range from literary experiences to science experiments, cooking or baking, and STEM activities.

Experiences are also a great way to give a gift to a child. Tickets or memberships to local events, museums, or zoos are gifts that they can remember forever.

Baby Shower Gifts

New moms usually feel overwhelmed and sometimes may not even know what they need. What to get a new mother will depend on their situation. A brand new mother will need different things than an experienced mother.

So, if you are buying a gift for a brand new mother, it is important to think about things that saved your sanity. Diapers and wipes are always a good idea since that can never be overused. Furthermore, a gift card to be used at a later date is also a great idea. Additionally, bring your favorite book from when you were a child to share with the new baby.

The transition to motherhood or addition of a new baby to a family is always stressful on the mother. Getting a gift aimed at the mother instead of the baby can be a very thoughtful gesture as well. A day at the spa, some of her favorite items, or gift cards to eat out with hubby or her significant other.

Wedding Gifts

Couples normally have a wedding registry, so that makes buying gifts easier. Sometimes there aren’t many things on the registry or the things in your price range have already been purchased. If this happens, then you need some ideas to fill in the gaps.

One great idea is to get them either a subscription box or gift box that they can use for date night. If they are moving after the wedding, then they will probably appreciate something fun to do. Wine and cheese, pretzel delivery boxes, or date night activities are a fun addition too.

High school and college graduations are around the corner. There will be BBQs, parties and family gatherings to celebrate the milestone. So, we have rounded up unique money gift ideas for the graduates. Personally, I’m beyond the card idea. I like to give unique gifts for weddings, birthdays, graduations and Christmas. As a result, I’ve rounded up a few ideas to inspire you too:

Graduation Money Cake – This gift will make a statement. It is no longer available on Etsy, but no worries. Click on the link and you will find the instructions to make you own. Get creative. You can find the craft items at any Dollar Store.

Box of Chocolates – Being deceptive is not something that I would normally recommend, but hiding money in this chocolate box is a brilliant idea. Purchase a box of sampler 50% off after Valentines Day. You can freeze the chocolates and treat yourself when you need a chocolate fix. If you want to give a surprise gift, this is an excellent idea.

Liter Bottle Bank – Start saving months before the graduation. Cut a slot in the back of the bottle. Once you have filled it with money cover the opening with scrapbook paper. Better yet, get creative and decorate the bottle in the graduates school colors. The will love the idea and the money stash.

Money Tie – This would be great placed in a shirt gift box with a dress shirt. The shirt can always be used for job interviews, church or another occasion.

Money Fries – Kids love McDonalds French fries. They are so good. Big kids love them too, however, I’m sure they will love these money fries too. Simply slip into McDonalds and ask for a medium fry container and a bag. Tell them that you want to use them for a graduation gift. Roll different dollar amounts and place them into the fry container. The McDonald’s bag can hold a few gift cards.

Graduation Wreath – Head to the craft store and buy a wreath form, glue dots, Baker’s Twine, which can also be purchased at the Dollar Tree, and than start rolling those bills. The printable can be downloaded for free.

Money Flower – This idea can be used for Mother’s Day, birthdays and more. You will need dollar bills, double sided tape and a few embellishments. Place it in a gift box!

Graduation Cap Gift Box – Fill the box with rolled money embellished with a ribbon. You can find the gift box here.

Mixed Greens – I was unable to locate the link to this post. However, I did find instructions on how to make the dollar flowers. You can find the instructions here. Find a fun bowl, wrap it with saran wrap, and finish it with bows and tongs.

Money Pizza – One of the best money gift ideas for graduates is a money pizza. There wasn’t a link for this post. I found it on Pinterest. Score a pizza box and practice shaping dollar bills into slices. Glue coins on for pepperoni and finish it with a bow.

We hope that you enjoyed our money gift ideas for graduates. They are unique gifts that any graduate would love, and so much better than money in a card.