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People Disclose The Best 'Didn't Know I Needed That' Gift They've Ever Received

People Disclose The Best 'Didn't Know I Needed That' Gift They've Ever Received
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With the holidays coming up, you're probably wondering how you're going to shop for all the things you need.

Well, sometimes flashy, showy gifts aren't the way to go--sometimes you want to go the more "useful gift" route.


u/PenelopePew asked:

What's the best "I didn't know I needed that" gift you've received?

Here were some of the answers.

Cut The Commute

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A door stopper on the end of a telescopic stick. Truly moving around in a wheel chair has been revolutionized for my mother. No need for anyone to hold the door

Redland_Station

Tick Shower Tock

A clock for the bathroom. Wasn't intended for the bathroom was just a cute small clock but it matched my bathroom decor so it went there. It helped massively with time management specially for morning showers when I had no idea how long my showers were and used to end up rushing to get ready for work.

shakakhannn

Like Heaven On A Cloud

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A good set of bath towels. My grandmother gave me a set as a graduation gift. I knew how expensive good towels and I knew she really had to save up for them, so I was thankful, but the same kind of thankful you are when grandpa gives you his dentures for Christmas.

I'll be damned if I dont use those towels every day 7 years later (though I do need a new set at this point). They are very easily the most used gift I have ever been given.

eskamobob1

Cat Control

My nephew bought my wife a cheap plastic duck call. I have no idea why my nephew thought this a perfect gift, but he was 100% correct.

It is now known as the "cat whistle" in our house because the cats stop whatever naughty thing they were doing immediately upon hearing it.

UnknownHanson

2460-Done

Two tickets to Les Miserables. I had absolutely no desire to see the show although my (now ex-) wife had been seriously hinting about it. When I opened the envelope on Christmas morning I was pretty pissed. She basically gifted herself.

I was still pissed when I was dragged to the theater. The performance began...and I was in tears after ten minutes. It was just an incredible live performance and before we left I would buy the CD and listen to it for hours.

somewhereinks

To Be Used

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My husbands aunt buys the most practical gifts you could think of! Every year for Christmas I'm excited for her gifts like she bought some insulated bags last year. The year before she got me a nice nail care set and the Rock file is perfect to use on my baby's nails! I never think of the things she buys but every thing she buys is super useful!

wheaties201

New Hobbies

My boss bought me a fountain pen with my name on it as a Teachers' Day gift. It's not even a quality one but it's actually my first fountain pen at the age of 20. I never knew I would be this obsessed, now I'm going to get myself a Lamy Safari and then even more. Prost, to expensive hobbies we've all not been able to resist!

nowatrueredhead

B-ewe-ts

My husband let me pick out this gift but my winter boots. They're probably ugly to some but they're lined with sheep's wool and they're so comfortable to wear and warm! I never found such comfortable boots and I wear them almost daily.

coffeeandjesus1986

My Best Friend

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A kitten, from a total stranger. Yes, really.

I wouldn't describe myself as much of a 'cat person', per se, and I wasn't even sure what to do with it at first.

A few years down the line, and it's basically my best friend. A constant companion whenever I'm @ home. And to think I preferred dogs once, yeesh!

:)

LSDeann

A Little Bit Extra Support

Insoles for my shoes. Hands down. I had never used insoles before, forgot they were even a thing to be honest. When i received them as a gift from my Mom and put them in my shoes was incredible. They make the world of a difference and helped A LOT with my constant foot pain from my insanely arched feet. Greatest gift ever.

InkingMyPainAway

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