What are some of the best gift exchange gifts or ideas you've received, seen, or thought of?

[Santa Claus]

I realize this question is pretty open-ended, but the idea is for you to give each other ideas on stuff that would be great gift exchange ideas! What are some of the best gifts/ideas you've seen done or that you've thought of? #SecretSanta2019

 

[LiveWire]

I always go all out and give more than what is required. Not sure what I will give this year but was thinking a nice gift card, fish/coral food, frag plugs, or aquatic art work is always welcome.

 

[Auquanut]

My sonis an awesome gift giver. We have a bar in the house, and one year he got me 3 of those metal "bar" puzzles that you have to get apart or twist into a certain shape. Family and freinds have spent hours trying to figure them out. Last year for Father's day he got me 2 t-shirts. One said "I used to have money. Now I have aquariums." The other said "EAT SLEEP REEF REPEAT." 2 years ago he suggested a painted family portrait for his mother for Christmas. She still cries over it. He definitely doesn't get the gift giving gene from me.

 

[DMG Reef]

I feel like you just can't miss with gift cards. No need to do returns and one size fits all. I may go that route if my SS match doesn't fill out their wish list.

 

[Daniel@R2R]

I like handmade stuff. Some of the coolest gifts I've received were handmade items that were made especially to meet my interests.

Some of us (...ok...me...) aren't great at making things by hand, but I still like to really try to personalize the gift. IMO the best gifts show there was special attention paid to who would receive it.

 

[Why-Me]

Reef artwork!!

 

[Hermey]

How about a raise?

 

[siggy]

Icp testing, handheld probes salinity/ ph temp. Chem pure, dr tims, screen top kit, Bright well brick, frag rack, coral lens kit
But the gift I received last year was a couple of hand crafted glasses with a diamond cut vine pattern, Very Nice

 

[Peace River]

I agree with several of the posts above - I have found unique items and gift cards both make great gifts.

 

[nezw0001]

I love it when I get a gift made by someone local. I love getting a little feel for a different place.

 

[sfin52]

I took the kids to a pottery place and used their hand and finger prints to decorate a plate for Heather my wife

 

[code4]

I always go all out and give more than what is required. Not sure what I will give this year but was thinking a nice gift card, fish/coral food, frag plugs, or aquatic art work is always welcome.

Pick me, pick me. I know, it is done randomly. Muahahaha I also like to do gift cards. And hopefully to something they have not tried before.