30 SEPT 2026Gifts
A gift for parents who say they want nothing
When your parents insist they need nothing, give them something that takes no space: the minute that belongs to your family.
Every year the answer is the same: "We have everything, do not buy us anything." They usually mean it. The cupboards are full and another object would only need dusting.
Give a moment instead of a thing
Pick a minute that matters to them. The minute you were born. The minute they said yes. The minute they first held the keys to the house. On Buy The Time, that exact UTC minute gets one public owner and a permanent record: a title, a short story and a photo.
How to choose the minute
- Your birth. Birth certificates often list the time. Ask the hospital records if not.
- Their wedding. The ceremony time is usually on the invitation.
- A photo. If you have a digital photo from the day, its capture time is often stored inside the file.
What they receive
A page with their minute, your words, and a certificate they can print. It costs less than dinner and it will not end up in a drawer.