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Thoughts on gifts, wishlists, and the people behind them.

Gift giving · 9 June 2026

How to find the cheapest price when buying from a wishlist

Buying from someone's wishlist is easy — but you might be overpaying. gift it now searches Google Shopping automatically and shows you if the same item is available for less at another UK retailer.

Comparison · 4 June 2026

Best free wishlist apps UK 2026

The best free wishlist apps for the UK in 2026, compared honestly. Covers gift it, Giftwhale, Giftster, Elfster, and Amazon — what each does well, what it doesn't, and which one fits which situation.

Gift giving · 4 June 2026

How to stop duplicate gifts

Two people bought the same thing. Again. Here's the simple fix: a shared wishlist where gifters can quietly claim items — so duplicates become impossible, and the surprise is kept.

How it works · 4 June 2026

A wishlist app that works with every shop

Most wishlist apps only work with one retailer. gift it works with all of them — add anything from any shop by URL or barcode scan. No retailer lock-in, no gaps in your list.

Comparison · 4 June 2026

Giftster alternatives UK — what to use instead (or as well)

Looking for a Giftster alternative in the UK? Here are four options — what each does differently, who each suits best, and how they compare on the features that matter.

Listing · 1 March 2026

How to avoid duplicate gifts at Christmas

Duplicate gifts happen more than you'd think — and they're easily avoided. Here's how a shared wishlist with claiming built in solves it.

Listing · 1 March 2026

How to write a birthday wishlist

The best birthday wishlists are specific, easy to share, and built to prevent duplicates. Here's how to make one that actually gets used.

Gifting · 1 March 2026

Retailer-agnostic wishlist: add from any shop

Most wishlist tools only work for one shop. A retailer-agnostic wishlist lets you add anything, from anywhere. Here's why that matters.

Listing · 1 February 2026

Best free wishlist apps in the UK (2026): an honest comparison

A plain, honest look at the best free wishlist apps in the UK for 2026 — Amazon Wishlist, Giftster, Elfster, MyRegistry and gift it. What each does well, where each falls short.

Gifting · 1 January 2026

Giftster and Amazon Wishlist alternatives in the UK

Looking for a UK alternative to Giftster or Amazon Wishlist? Here's why people switch, what to look for, and how gift it compares — free, retailer-agnostic, built for the UK.

How it works · 1 December 2025

How to create a shareable gift list

Six steps to creating a gift list people can actually use — add items from any shop by URL or barcode scan, share one link, and let gifters claim without spoiling the surprise.

Listing · 1 November 2025

A universal, retailer-agnostic wishlist app for the UK

A universal wishlist app lets you add items from any shop into one list. Here's what retailer-agnostic means, why it matters, and how gift it does it in the UK.

Gifting · 1 October 2025

How to stop duplicate gifts at Christmas

The reliable way to stop duplicate gifts is a shared list where gift-givers can quietly mark what they're buying — without the recipient seeing. Here's how.