A wish list for grown-up milestones
Past a certain age, you hear “oh, I don't really know what to ask for” a lot — and yet everyone around still ends up buying something for the milestone 40th, the retirement send-off, the housewarming, or the graduation. Without a clear steer, that turns into ties nobody wears and well-meant gifts that end up forgotten in a closet.
An adult wish list solves this politely: you jot down what you'd actually enjoy — a specific item, an experience, something for the new place — and share one link with the family, friends, or coworkers organizing the occasion. Nobody has to guess, and you don't end up with five bags of the exact same coffee.
You'll never see who claimed what on your own list — even after creating and filling it in yourself, the surprise stays completely intact on the day, exactly like every other list in the household.
Ready in 2 minutes · free for up to 3 lists of 15 items · no account
How to set up your own wish list as an adult
Create your household and pick whichever occasion fits — a birthday, or “other” for a retirement, a housewarming, or a graduation.
Add the items or experiences you'd enjoy, with a link if you have one and a note for any detail that matters, like a size or a colour.
Share the link with the people involved — family, a group of coworkers planning something for your send-off, or friends invited to the housewarming.
Everyone claims what they plan to give; you see none of it, even when checking your own list after filling it in yourself.
Free for up to 3 lists of 15 items each. After that, $5.99 CAD once, for unlimited lists and items.
Just as useful for group gifts
For a pricier item — a bike for retirement, patio furniture for the housewarming — several people can claim the same item at once by turning on “Chip in together”: everyone chips in their own way, without complicating the list or the item reappearing as available once enough people have stepped up.
It's especially handy among coworkers who want to give something together for a retirement: instead of passing around an envelope or guessing at how much each person should chip in, everyone sees the same list and coordinates directly on it.
Frequently asked questions
- Isn't it awkward to make your own wish list as an adult?
- No more awkward than shrugging when someone asks for a gift idea. The list actually avoids that moment — you fill it in once, and family or friends check it whenever they need to.
- Can it be used for a group gift among coworkers, like for a retirement?
- Yes. For a pricier item, turn on “Chip in together” — handy for a collective office gift without passing an envelope around.
- Does it work for a housewarming or a move?
- Yes, the “other” occasion covers that well: add what you need for the new place and share the link with everyone invited to the housewarming.
- Do people need an account to view or claim something on my list?
- No, neither you nor the people claiming items need an account. They just open the link, pick an item, and enter a first name.
- Can I reuse the same list every year for my birthday?
- Yes, the list stays in place year to year: check off what you received, add new ideas, and send the same link again next year instead of starting from scratch.