Wishes Blog
Tips, ideas, and inspiration for every celebration
Sep 30, 2026
How to Make and Share a Target or Walmart Wishlist
Step by step: create a Target or Walmart wishlist, share it, help gift givers find it, and know each store's limits before you send the link.
Sep 30, 2026
The Best Secret Santa Apps and Websites in 2026
Every good way to run a Secret Santa online, compared honestly: accounts, exclusions, wishlists, emails and apps, and which one fits your group.
Sep 29, 2026
How to Make an Amazon Wishlist and Share It
Step by step: create an Amazon wishlist, share it, find a friend's, and keep your address private and your gifts a surprise.
Sep 29, 2026
How Does Secret Santa Work? Rules and How to Play
Everything you need to run a Secret Santa: the draw, the budget, the rules everyone should agree on, online and office versions, and the mistakes to skip.
Sep 29, 2026
Wishlist Ideas: 100 Things to Put on Your Wishlist
Stuck on what to put on your wishlist? 100 ideas grouped by kind, and how to write one people can actually buy from.
Sep 29, 2026
White Elephant Gift Ideas 2026: 70+ Gifts to Steal
Gifts at $10, $20, $25 and $50 that get stolen, funny ones that still get used, picks for adults and the office, and the gag gifts to leave at home.
Sep 29, 2026
Christmas Gift Exchange Games: 12 Ways to Play
White elephant, the dice game, the left-right story, a plastic wrap ball, Secret Santa and more, with how to play, group size, time and budget for each.
Sep 29, 2026
Birthday Wishlist Ideas: 80+ Things to Ask For
Stuck on what to ask for your birthday? Ideas grouped by kind, from everyday upgrades to milestone birthdays, and how to make your wishlist easy to buy from.
Sep 29, 2026
Secret Santa Gift Ideas 2026: 60+ Ideas by Budget
Specific ideas at $10, $15, $25 and $50, gifts for the coworker you barely know, teens and gag gifts, and how to get your person to tell you.
Sep 28, 2026
How to Keep Track of Christmas Gifts for Everyone
The five columns a gift tracker needs, a budget that holds, and how to find out what everyone else is already buying.
Sep 18, 2026
Christmas Wishlist Ideas 2026: What to Ask For
Eleven ideas that suit almost anyone, more for teens, adults, kids and grandparents, and how many things to put on your Christmas wishlist.
Sep 18, 2026
When People Actually Make Their Wishlists
We read the titles of 39,116 wishlists made over two years. Christmas wishlist-making peaks in November, and birthdays outrun it for most of the year.
Sep 16, 2026
Elfster vs Giftster: Which One Fits Your Family
Elfster, Giftster, Amazon Wishlist and Wishes compared honestly: what each is built for, and where each beats the others.
Sep 15, 2026
Wishes 1.23: Siri and Spotlight Plus a Widget
Add a wish by voice from anywhere, find any wishlist from the Home Screen, and keep the one you care about in view.
Sep 14, 2026
The Best Christmas Wishlist App in 2026
Six Christmas wishlist apps compared: what each is genuinely best at, and which one fits your family.
Sep 9, 2026
The Best Wishlist Apps for Families in 2026
Seven wishlist apps compared for families who share wishlists: which hide purchases from the recipient, which run a name draw, and which relatives open fastest.
Sep 7, 2026
Secret Santa Wishlist: What to Put on Yours
What to add when there is a spending cap, what to leave off a wishlist going to coworkers, and how to draw the names.
Sep 1, 2026
Housewarming Registry Etiquette: How to Ask
What etiquette really says about housewarming registries, what belongs on the wishlist for a first apartment or a first house, and how to share it.
Aug 24, 2026
Wedding Thank-You Card Wording That Doesn't Sound Stiff
Wedding thank-you card wording that sounds like you, with real examples for cash, registry, and group gifts.
Aug 21, 2026
How to Ask for Cash for Your Wedding: Wording That Works
Polite, modern wording for asking for cash wedding gifts, with copy-paste templates for your wedding website.
Aug 18, 2026
Dorm Room Checklist: What to Buy and What's Banned
What to buy for a dorm room, what the room already comes with, and the things your school will take off you at the door.
Aug 17, 2026
Bachelorette Party Gift Ideas 2026: What to Actually Bring
Bachelorette party gift ideas that fit the weekend: what to bring, what to skip, and how much to spend in 2026.
Aug 17, 2026
What Is a Universal Wishlist? How to Make One
One wishlist, any store, one link to share: what makes it universal, and how to build one people can actually give from.
14 ago 2026
¿Fondo de luna de miel o mesa de regalos tradicional? Cuál va contigo
¿Fondo de luna de miel o mesa de regalos tradicional? Una comparación práctica para parejas modernas.
Jul 22, 2026
How to Make a Birthday Wishlist to Share for Free
One birthday wishlist, one link, and gifts you'll actually use. Here's how to set it up so friends and family book in secret.
Jul 20, 2026
The Shareable College Dorm Wishlist: No Duplicates
One wishlist, one link, zero duplicate mini-fridges. How to set up a dorm wishlist the whole family can shop from.
Jul 3, 2026
Wedding Wishlist: How to Ask for the Gifts You Actually Want
Build a wedding wishlist that feels like you. What to include, how to share it, and why a flexible wishlist wins.
Jul 3, 2026
Honeymoon Fund vs Traditional Registry: Which Is Right for You?
Honeymoon fund or traditional wedding registry? A practical comparison for modern couples, and the case for both.
Jul 3, 2026
Bridal Shower Gift Ideas 2026: What to Bring and What to Skip
Bridal shower gift ideas that feel personal and just right, plus what to skip and how much to spend in 2026.
3 jul 2026
Lista de deseos de boda: cómo pedir los regalos que realmente quieres
Crea una lista de deseos de boda que se sienta como tú. Qué incluir, cómo compartirla y por qué funciona.
3 jul 2026
Regalos de boda 2026: qué regalar y cuánto gastar
Cuánto dar en un regalo de boda en 2026: los promedios publicados, cuánto según tu relación con la pareja, e ideas que de verdad se quieren.
Aug 18, 2026
How to Make a Christmas Wishlist Without Duplicates
What to put on a Christmas wishlist, how many things to add, when to share it, and how to make sure nobody buys the same present twice.
Jun 1, 2026
Last-Minute Father's Day Gift Ideas That Still Feel Thoughtful
Running out of time before Father's Day? These last-minute gift ideas still feel personal, not panicked.
Jun 1, 2026
Father's Day Gift Guide 2026
May 18, 2026
PFAS-Free Gift Guide 2026
May 5, 2026
Engagement Gift Guide 2026: Thoughtful Ideas Beyond Champagne
Engagement gift ideas that go beyond the obvious bottle. Thoughtful, modern picks for newly engaged couples in every kind of relationship.
Apr 29, 2026
Wedding Gift Ideas 2026: What to Give and How Much
How much to give for a wedding gift in 2026: the published averages, what to give by relationship, and gift ideas that are actually wanted.
May 1, 2026
Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas That Still Feel Thoughtful
Out of time before Mother's Day? These last-minute gift ideas still feel genuinely thoughtful
Apr 30, 2026
Mother's Day Wishlist: How to Ask for What You Actually Want
Guide to creating your own Mother's Day wishlist. How to ask for gifts you actually want, without feeling awkward.
Apr 27, 2026
Mother's Day Gift Guide 2026
Mother's Day Gift Guide 2026. Thoughtful, personal gift ideas for mom, grandma, stepmom, mother-in-law, and new moms.
Feb 18, 2026
Wedding Planning in 2026: Practical Tips Every Bride Should Know
Discover practical wedding planning tips for 2026 that help brides manage budgets, timelines, vendors, and stress with confidence.
Feb 18, 2026
Wedding Registry Trend in 2026: Intentional Living
Explore the top wedding registry trend in 2026 and how intentional living is redefining modern wishlists.
Jan 15, 2026
Trendy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for 2026
Valentine’s Day gift ideas for 2026, from meaningful surprises to trending picks for her, him, and last-minute planners
Jan 5, 2026
The Best Wishlist Apps and Websites in 2026
Seven wishlist apps and websites compared for 2026: what each does well, where each falls short, and which one fits the way you actually shop and give gifts.
Nov 25, 2025
Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Discover the best holiday gift ideas for 2025 with curated picks for her, him, kids, parents, and more.
Nov 12, 2025
Best Advent Calendars 2025: Trendy Picks for Kids and Grown-Ups
Discover the best advent calendars for 2025. From kids’ favorites to cozy gifts for partners and parents.
Nov 5, 2025
Best Elf on the Shelf Prank Ideas
Discover the best Elf on the Shelf prank ideas for 2025. Easy setups that make kids laugh and bring Christmas magic.
Aug 21, 2025
Best Halloween Ideas for 2025
Discover trendy Halloween ideas in 2025, from clever costumes to spooky snacks, games & DIY decorations.
Aug 21, 2025
15 Stylish & Practical Gift Ideas for Men in 2025
Looking for the perfect gift for a father, husband, or friend? Discover practical, trendy gift ideas men will love.
Jun 24, 2025
Wedding Season Essentials
Planning a wedding? Get inspired with wishlist ideas, from honeymoon picks to cozy home upgrades.
Apr 22, 2025
How to Plan the Perfect Birthday Surprise
Birthdays aren’t just about cake and presents. They’re about making someone feel truly loved, seen, and celebrated.
Mar 14, 2025
Valentine’s Day Gifts & Surprises: Ideas and Tips
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate love and cherish the special connections in your life.
Dec 17, 2024
Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays are just around the corner and it is the most important time when we spread joy and give something special.
