How to buy gifts that people actually want

Re:How to buy gifts that people actually want by wil5for on Tuesday December 01, 2020 @08:13PM (#25272191)

I was having this same problem, I always felt unprepared when it came time to give gifts (Holidays, Birthdays, etc). I ended up building a simple app for myself that let me take notes for my closest relationships throughout the year. Once it’s gift giving time I now have a list of ideas already built up.

I call it a PRM, essentially a personal CRM. I worry it sounds inauthentic to treat personal relationships like a CRM, but it’s really focused on my own internal reminders and preventing forgetfulness for people I care about.

If that resonates, the app link is here (basic, free, local data only): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prim-relationship-manager/id14...

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Re:How to buy gifts that people actually want by BHSPitMonkey on Wednesday December 02, 2020 @03:31AM (#25274384)

There was actually a big thread about this category of software earlier today: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25270001

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Re:How to buy gifts that people actually want by fouc on Tuesday December 01, 2020 @11:35PM (#25273302)

I seem to get stuck on the splash screen, the "Get Started" text doesn't show on the screen as I'm on the smaller iPhone SE (1st generation), and therefore I can't seem to click to be able to continue.

BTW, if you ever need a feature idea, I think that being able to add a small collection of pictures (perhaps up to about 9 images) for each person would be pretty killer.

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Re:How to buy gifts that people actually want by wil5for on Wednesday December 02, 2020 @03:40AM (#25274454)

Thanks for pointing out the screen size issue, I’ve just submitted a new version to allow scrolling for smaller screen sizes. Hope you can try the app out when Apple approves!

I like the images idea. I was imagining I could integrate with the iOS photos app - then your photo memories could be seamlessly linked to your contacts. The mobile focus opens up many integration possibilities.

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