Q&A for How to Choose a Gift

Food is a great gift for a man, a cheese platter or a sausage from a deli. If you want something extra special, get caviar. If you want something a little more memorable, a good cologne like Gucci is a dream gift.

It depends on what he likes - maybe a video game or a book, a Lego set, or a board game you guys could play together?

I don't think it's the best idea. Get them something they'd like and use, something more personal.

Think of something newly released that they probably wouldn't own yet. Candy and chocolate is also a safe bet, as it's appreciated by almost everyone.

Get a frame and put a photo of the two of you together in it. You can get a frame at pretty much any drug store or Target, Walmart, etc. Also, get a calendar and write down your important dates!

You can't buy much with $1. You could ask another family member to help you out, or try earning extra money by doing chores or other work for someone. Otherwise, you can just make something (like gift vouchers) or do something special (like doing some chores for him) for your dad.

If you don't have any money at all, you can make a gift with things you can find at home. For example, you could ask friends and family members for photos to make a collage, or use some thread and needles to sew something. It will require some creativity but it can be done!

What else do you know about him? What does he like? If you can't come up with anything else, you could get him a funny novelty piggy bank.

Think of something you would appreciate, but don't ask for something too big or expensive.

For a 15th birthday, you might find that makeup, clothes, and gift certificates are generally popular options.

Consult Give a Great College Graduation Gift. While it's aimed toward college graduation, many of the ideas are just as practical for graduation from high school.

See if you can find out what the person likes, such as by looking at their social media accounts. You could also see if they have any wish lists online, such as on Amazon. Or, you could ask people who know the person what they like and if they have any gift suggestions.

Consider what you want or need right now. What would you be happy to receive from someone else?

This depends on their ages and interests. Think about what they might enjoy or what would be useful to them at their current life stage.

Pokémon cards are a good, inexpensive option that many fans enjoy. You could also consider a football or some football-themed cards.

For someone with traditionally feminine interests, consider skincare, self-care, or makeup; popular items can be found at stores like Sephora. If they have traditionally masculine interests, a sports jersey from their favorite team or sports equipment could be ideal. Alternatively, for a computer enthusiast, a new keyboard or mouse might be a good choice.

You could consider a new dog toy or a bone. These are often popular choices that provide enjoyment and enrichment for your pet.

You can ask simple questions like "What do you like to do?" or "If you could buy anything, what would you buy?"

You could make something yourself or find something you don't use anymore that they might be interested in.