Hey there! We’re Alice & Thomas—Two Chronically Stressed Gift-Givers Turned Obsessive Present Pros

Let’s cut to the chase: We’ve bombed at gift-giving so hard, we could write a Hallmark movie about it.

Picture this:

  • The time we gifted Thomas’ boss a “funny” coffee mug that accidentally said “World’s #1 Dad” instead of “#1 Boss.” (Spoiler: He was childless.)
  • That Christmas we panic-bought Alice’s mom a chia pet… of a llama. She still side-eyes us.
  • Our daughter’s 5th birthday, when we learned the hard way that 20 hyped-up kids + DIY slime kits = a couch that’s now modern art.

After one too many “Oh, you shouldn’t have” grimaces (translation: “Why would you?!”), we declared war on bad gifts.

How Two LA Normals Became Gift Detectives

We’re your basic LA family:

  • Alice: Former marketing nerd who once wrote jingles for cat food. Now a SAHM who can sniff out a last-minute Target gift from 50 paces.
  • Thomas: Recovering IT guy who still wears socks with sandals. Self-taught wrapper of oddly shaped objects (looking at you, giant stuffed octopus).
  • The Squad: Lucy (8-going-on-18), and Cooper (our golden retriever who’s eaten more gift bows than we can count).

In 2019, after another failed anniversary (pro tip: never gift “coupon books” containing “One Free Argument Pass”), we went full Sherlock.

Our Mission: Crack the code to actually good gifting.

We Went Full Gift-Lab Rats

For 18 months, we:

  • Surveyed 500+ people about their best/worst gifts (shoutout to Karen from Nebraska who got divorce papers wrapped as a “spa day”).
  • Tested 127 “Top 10 Gift” lists (verdict: 60% were regifted within a week).
  • Interviewed therapists about why your aunt cries when you give socks (hint: It’s not about the socks).
  • Bribed postal workers to spill secrets on surviving holiday shipping (key phrase: “priority mail flat rate boxes are life”).

Then in 2021, mid-pandemic panic (and a truly tragic attempt at homemade sourdough gift baskets), GiftFacts.com was born.

What You’ll Find Here

1. Zero Fluff, All Real Talk

  • “The 5-Second Rule”: How to pick gifts while hiding in the Target bathroom during a toddler meltdown.
  • “Budget Hacks”: Where to find $20 gifts that look $$$ (and vice versa—some of y’all need to chill with the Gucci dog collars).
  • “The Apology Tier List”: When flowers cut it vs. when you need to FedEx a cheesecake STAT.

2. Uncomfortable Truths

  • Why your DIY candles smell like regret (and salmon).
  • How to recover when your “thoughtful” ancestry DNA kit reveals family secrets. ⚰️
  • The dark art of regifting without getting caught (math involved).

3. Our Epic Fails—So You Don’t Have To

Like the time we:

  • Gifted a vegan friend leather gloves (“They’re… vintage?”).
  • Mistook a “massage gun” for a back scratcher. Grandma remains traumatized.
  • Accidentally started a neighborhood feud with “harmless” personalized garden gnomes.

Why Trust Us?

  • We’ve spent $14,762 testing gifts you’ll actually use (RIP, electric pickle slicer).
  • Cooper-approved: All dog gifts are tested by our treat-crazed golden.
  • Lucy’s Brutal Honesty: Our tween daughter roasts bad gifts harder than TikTok comedians.

Ready to Stop Sucking at Gifts?

Whether you’re:

  • A dad still rocking 2012’s “#1 Dad” mug (we see you)
  • A clueless partner who’s one more candle away from breakup territory
  • A broke college kid who needs “thoughtful” to mean “under $10”

We’ve got your back. No judgment, just actionable chaos.

Now go forth and gift like your relationships depend on it… because let’s be real—they kinda do. 🎁

—Alice & Thomas (and Lucy, who wants you to know slime kits are still cool)

P.S. Check out our “Emergency Gifts” page for last-minute saves. You’re welcome. 😉