15 People Reveal What Unexpected Gifts Have Been the Best of Their Lives

As it turns out, the best gifts are those which are necessary at a given moment. They do not have to be original or expensive. It is important that they are practical and really necessary for life. Ordinary hot-water bottle or shoe inserts are able to sweeten everyday life.

"I got a clock. It's small and cute, so I hung it in my bathroom. It works perfectly for my morning showers when I want to keep track of the time and know how long I've been pouring water. It gives me peace of mind to get ready for work."

"An smart container that protects the bananas. It keeps the fruit from getting bruised and prevents it from getting crushed at the bottom of the bag."

"My mom accidentally bought me a running shirt. At the time, I was an unhealthy, fat little kid. She wanted to encourage me to play sports. I started running. After a few months of training, I finally managed to run 10 km and lost a lot of weight. Later, I started weightlifting. Today, I'm a gym manager and I no longer look like a sickly child. And all because of the T-shirt I still have today."

"I was furious with my husband when I realized that money had started disappearing from our bank account. I confronted him in April. He lied to my face and told me he had to spend part of his paycheck on scaffolding. I didn't believe him. In November, I celebrated my birthday. I unwrapped presents and there were 25 different fish (cat toys, glass fish, wooden fish, sugar fish). It turned out my family had funded a trip to Vieques, Puerto Rico, for me to learn to scuba dive."

"My best friend bought me a humidifier. I was sick a lot at the time and it was the best gift."

"I got insoles for my shoes from my mom. I had never used those before, but they turned out to be fantastic. My feet have stopped hurting. It's the best gift ever."

"My partner at the time bought me vitamin D on a date. At the time I wasn't feeling well, cancelled one appointment and had a blood test done. It turned out I was vitamin D deficient, and my partner knew this beforehand. ;)"

"My parents bought me a bathrobe that was too big when I was younger. I was a little disappointed with the gift until I saw a gift card in his pocket. I still have the bathrobe to this day."

"I am a huge dinosaur fan. A few years ago, for my 30th birthday, I got the Dino Riders (animated series) torosaurus that I always wanted (as a kid). I was completely stunned by the gift, but it's a fantastic feeling when you get a toy as an adult."

"When I first became a police officer, I was amazed at what I had to deal with. There were a lot of shootings, fear, and death. I also had a lot of stress in my personal life. One day I was working at a school. There, a girl handed me a drawing of a cat that she had made for me. Literally tears came to my eyes. I was really touched. It had been years since anyone had thanked me for anything at work or made such a nice gesture."

"My boss bought me, as a Teacher's Day gift, a fountain pen with my name on it. It wasn't a quality gift (although it's actually my first fountain pen at age 20). I never knew I would become so obsessed with it. Now I'm planning on buying some kind of exclusive."

"Years ago someone gave me a can opener. I didn't ask for it, but I like to cook. I absolutely love this item and still have it in my kitchen today. I recommend it to everyone."

"My husband's aunt buys the most practical gifts you can think of! Every Christmas I get excited about her gifts. She gave me a cool nail care kit. Everything she buys is very useful!"

"My partner ordered a cleaning crew for me when I was 9 months pregnant. I hate having a dirty house, but I just couldn't keep it clean anymore. It was a much needed gift!"

"I received a thermo bottle. At the time I lived in an attic with terrible insulation. I had icy feet every night and had to take hot baths for them."

What's the best gift you've received in your life?