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Sometimes it’s hard to find gifts for the people closest to us. You know them really well, and maybe you think they already have everything they could want? And if you ask them, then it will ruin the surprise! I’ve looked around and come up with 20 ideas that I think are the best gifts for best friends. Some are tangible; some are experiences. Let me know if you decide to gift one of these!
Southern Savers 2023 Gift Guides | Best Gifts for Best Friends
Enneagram coffee mug
If your friend is into the Enneagram, one of these mugs is a perfect gift. They have options for each number.
Bluetooth Sleep Mask
I tell everyone about my sleep mask at some point. It’s not just a sleep mask, though. You can connect it to your device via Bluetooth and play calming music, an audiobook, or white noise as you fall asleep.
Coffee Subscription
If your friend is a coffee lover, a monthly coffee subscription is fun because it will keep going after the holidays.
“Coupon” Book
Something I love to gift friends when they are in difficult seasons of life is a “coupon” book. It could include things like staying over and helping with nighttime wakings for a newborn, cooking a meal (with some advance notice), free babysitting, or cleaning her bathrooms. It can sometimes be hard to ask for these things, even for someone close to you. You can make this on a computer or just write them out!
JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan
If your friend gets easily overheated, this neck fan may be her favorite gift ever!
Journal and pens
If your best friend is a journaler or planner, she might be about to start a new one for 2024. Get a set of fun pens to go with it!
Custom T-shirt
You can put any images or words on these shirts, whether it’s an inside joke between you or just her favorite movie line.
Book of the Month Club
If she is a big reader, a club that sends her a book each month is an easy gift choice.
Gear for her hobbies
Is your friend a baker, a runner, a crafter? See if you can ask her for some ideas about things she wants to enjoy her hobbies more. These are usually items that are not necessary, so she may not buy it for herself.
Beginner Embroidery Kit
Embroidery is an incredibly calming activity, but it can seem overwhelming to get started. This kit will give her the basics and may spark a brand new hobby.
Quilted Pajama Set
These pajamas have high ratings and look like something I’d want to wear all day long.
Apple Air Tag
If your friend is complaining about constantly losing her wallet, keys, or something else, an AirTag will change her life!
Spa or Massage Gift Card
Find a local massage parlor and gift her with a spa treatment or a massage.
Stainless Steel Water Bottle
These water bottles are fun because stickers can be added and they also do a great job of keeping liquids cold for hours.
Personalized Coasters
Give her a set of coasters with pictures of you together, of her family, or even of landscapes that you think she would enjoy.
Plan a day together
I recently gifted a friend with a day where I arranged for her husband to watch her kids and we went out for the whole day. It was better than anything I could have wrapped up!
Birth Month Flower Paint-by-Number Kit
Here’s another calming activity for a friend who enjoys art and creative pursuits.
A Personalized Necklace
This link will take you to lots of options on Etsy. If you don’t want to gift a necklace with your friend’s name, you could choose a birthstone, or one with the names of her children.
Audible subscription
Audiobooks are great for friends who are too busy to sit and read. You can choose the length of the subscription!
New Board Game
If your friend is into games, check out some of the new popular games and see if you can find one she would enjoy!
