It’s the quirky homemade ones that leave them with that “you did that for me?!” feeling.

Sometimes new parents need to be reminded to step back from the whirlwind and celebrate how far they’ve come. That’s where you come in.

This flavor of gift giving is refreshingly open-ended and casual. There’s no expectation of grand gestures and skipping gift wrap is entirely reasonable.

That [housewarming party, birthday brunch, coworker’s baby shower] is tomorrow and your go-to gift stores are already closed for the day. Here’s how to pull together a great gift last minute.

Try these simple tips to make a big first impression and amplify the perceived value of your gift.