We looked high and low for fun birthday party favors—including good-quality trinkets and special standalone items—that aren’t bound straight for the trash.

Some people love receiving over-the-top gifts, like a cashmere potholder or diamond-encrusted anything. But then there are the giftees who only crave what they can actually use. They’d willingly forgo ...

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We've put together a list of birthday gifts with near-universal appeal so you'll be the most-wanted guest at every party.