Dear Gifters,

Isn’t it an amusing predicament when our significant others seem to have acquired everything ever created making gift giving that much more difficult? I can’t help but wonder if you, too, have encountered this curious condition in your own lives. The challenge of selecting a gift for someone who seemingly possesses it all is indeed a conundrum. I’m inclined to believe that this peculiar ailment often afflicts the middle-aged men among us. They appear to lack the inhibition or patience to await gifts from others, a trait that has earned them their very own category in the gift-giving saga.

(I must confess, while my partner embraces this syndrome, I find myself at the opposite end of the spectrum. My virtual cart brims with 346 items on Amazon, a curious blend of aspirations unlikely to grace my front doorstep. It’s an affliction of a different kind, I suppose).

Recently, the task of selecting a gift for the remarkable man in my life presented itself. Of course, I embarked on the digital quest first, only to find myself wandering the aisles of Costco in search of that elusive spark of inspiration. After a considerable amount of time invested, I emerged with three candidates (thereby enhancing the odds of a victorious pick). The trio included a box of dark chocolates, a Ring doorbell (to indulge in familial espionage), and a rather whimsical contraption known as the Battery Daddy. You’re probably wondering, as I did, about the latter. Yes, indeed, a Battery Daddy is a plastic casing with the capacity to shelter 200 batteries of varying voltages. Quirky, isn’t it?

The grand day for the unveiling of gifts finally arrived. The dark chocolate, a timeless classic, was embraced with delight (because when all else fails, there’s always chocolate). The Ring Doorbell received an enthusiastic nod (who can resist the allure of discreetly observing family and neighbors?). And then, there was the moment for the Battery Daddy. A look of perplexity greeted the gift, only to be followed by a genuine smile. It turns out, organizing batteries was an unexpected thrill.

And that, dear friend, was the instant I realized that when it comes to partners who possess everything, the path to their hearts lies in discovering unique, modest gifts of ingenuity. In fact, I must confess a trace of offense at how deeply he admired this gift, despite its modest $15 price tag. The topic of the Battery Daddy resurfaced more recently when he recounted the hours spent in joyous battery organization, alongside his son.

So, in the spirit of camaraderie, I offer you this wisdom: should you find yourself grappling with the challenge of gifting someone with a plenitude of possessions, seek out a modest yet uniquely whimsical token with a hint of organizational utility. For, in the end, it’s the thought and laughter that count the most.

Here are ten gift ideas for the people in your life that seem to (annoyingly) have it all.