Secret Santa ideas that hold up under a $20 cap
You drew a coworker you've spoken to twice, and the cap is $20. Here's how to find out what they'd want, what $20 buys well, and what to skip.
Author
Tyler Holden
I build iFancy — a free wishlist app for families and friends. It exists because gift-giving usually breaks in one of two ways: either nobody knows what you want, or you tell them and lose the surprise. iFancy is an attempt to have both at once.
I started it in 2020 for my own family, under the name WishRoll. The whole story is on the About page.
I write here about what to put on a wishlist, how to get more out of the app, and what we've shipped.
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Baby shower wishlist ideas first-time parents will actually use
Most baby registries are built by people who've never had a baby. Here's what to put on yours, and what to buy, if you'd rather it get used than stored.
Wedding wishlist without a store registry
A store registry means every gift comes from one retailer's catalog. Here's how to build a wedding wishlist that isn't tied to a single store.
Birthday gift ideas for someone who buys their own things
They already own everything they need, which is exactly why "surprise me" is the hardest gift request there is. Ideas that actually work.
Gift ideas under $25 that don't feel like filler
A candle and a gift card are the default because they're safe, not because they're good. Here's how to spend $25 on something a person actually wanted.
Christmas wishlist ideas, by age
A six-year-old's list and a grandparent's list fail for opposite reasons. Here's how to build one that actually works for each age group.
How to share a wishlist with people who don't have the app
A public iFancy list opens in any browser from a plain link — no account, no download. Here's how to share one, and how to control who sees what.
What to actually put on a wishlist
The best wishlists aren't the longest ones. A practical guide to range, ordering, and the one item worth adding that you'd never buy yourself.
Wishlist collaboration is here
You can now build a wishlist together with someone else — useful for couples, family lists, and lists for kids or pets who can't make their own account.