Gifts
My rule for gifts – it should be something they can’t or wouldn’t do for themselves.
Money/booze/food/knick-knacks… ugh.
When someone says “Ooh she’s got a gift”, they’re not referring to a Toblerone. It’s something you have, which others do not.
Do you have connections to acquire a thing or an experience they otherwise couldn’t?
Can you make something unique that would be appreciated?
Is there something you know they want, but aren’t willing to splurge on it?