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Practical articles about birthdays, gifts and parties.

In memoryJune 23, 2026

The birthday of someone who passed away: how to stand still together with who is no longer here

The birthday of someone who is no longer here feels different from other days. A calm guide with message tips, small gestures and how to keep that date softly in your calendar.

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Hieper gift finderJune 19, 2026

Finding a gift with AI: how Hieper's gift finder works

For anyone who deals with the same gift stress every year: Hieper's gift finder is an AI gift search that actually thinks along, instead of spitting out a random top 10.

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For familiesMay 8, 2026

Tracking family birthdays: a shared birthday calendar for your family

A shared birthday calendar for your family where grandma, uncles and cousins see the same dates, without a WhatsApp group scrolling everything away.

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Organising a partyApril 15, 2026

Organising a birthday party: checklist, invite and RSVP

Step by step for organising a birthday party: one invite with date, location, RSVP and party questions, plus a shared photo album afterwards.

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Group giftMarch 21, 2026

Organising a group gift with colleagues or friends: a calm step by step

Organising a group gift for a retiring colleague or a friend getting married: five steps to keep it calm and fair.

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Sharing a wishlistMarch 4, 2026

Sharing a wishlist with family and friends without duplicate gifts

Sharing a wishlist online where givers can see each other's reservations, but the birthday person sees nothing. Avoid duplicate gifts without spoiling the surprise.

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Remembering birthdaysFebruary 11, 2026

Remembering birthdays: 7 ways compared (from paper to app)

Looking for a reliable way to remember birthdays? An honest comparison of 7 methods, from paper to a shared birthday app.

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