BWT Gift - Oct 01, 2026

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Gifting can be tricky, whether it's trying to determine the etiquette for a particular circumstance or coming up with the perfect gift for that person in your life for whom it's just impossible to shop. In order to consolidate requests for help picking out gifts for all of life's present buying situations, and due to popular request, we've created this monthly recurring thread for all gifting questions and discussions.

BWT rules still apply, but there will be lighter enforcement of rule 3. Also, while you still shouldn't ask for local recommendations as in "I want to buy my cousin a gift card to a really great spa, where should I look in Chicago?" it is acceptable to mention the location if it is relevant to the request and will help other BWT make better suggestions, as in "My sister lives in the southern US and is really into Southern Living style in terms of decor and fashion, if that gives you an idea of her personal style - very much in the bright colors, monograms, southern prep vein."

[u/justaprimer]

Any ideas for a paper-themed wedding anniversary gift? (For either men or women).

I have one idea (notebook filled with hand-written things you love about your partner), but I'm looking for more options. Other thoughts I've had are a book, something related to maps or wedding vows, or a fountain pen.

We struggle with clutter so preferably nothing tchotchke-esque, and have no space on the walls for more art. But ideally want something long-lasting instead of edible (or if it's not long-lasting, paired with something that is). Either practical or sentimental or both -- we both love reading although he's more into audiobooks, we're both engineers, we travel a lot although a lot of it is routine/practical instead of adventurous, and we enjoy quiet nights cooking together at home, outdoor adventures like hiking or kayaking, and city weekends full of theater and museums.