9 things to get your friend for her birthday
It’s your friend’s birthday, and you’re struggling to decide what to get her. She hasn’t dropped any hints, and you don’t want to buy her something that you got her for a previous birthday. You’re in desperate need of inspiration, and you’ve come to the right place. Below, you’ll see nine incredible gift ideas for your friend’s upcoming birthday:
A makeup palette
You can’t really go wrong with a makeup palette for a friend’s birthday. No doubt you have some idea what her makeup tastes are, meaning you should be able to find a brand that she likes. If she’s an avid eyeshadow user, there are tons of palettes out there for her to try. Or, if she prefers to contour her cheekbones all the time, you’re bound to find some suitable palettes for this. Either way, it’s going to go down a treat!
Hot chocolate bombs
Hot chocolate is a nice and cosy gift to give your friend, but why don’t you make it a bit more unique? Hot chocolate bombs are all the rage, consisting of a large chocolate ball that melts when submerged in hot milk. The result is a deliciously rich and creamy hot chocolate, but the spectacle of watching the chocolate melt is what makes this better than a standard tub of hot chocolate! They usually come in nice little packaging as well, which further adds to the appeal of the gift. (How to make Hot Chocolate Bombs)
Custom moon phase print
What better way to show your friend how much you value your friendship than with a custom moon phase print. Here, you can create a personalised print that commemorates a special occasion. For instance, it could be the day the two of you first met. You can add a little message to the design, but the cool thing is that the print will display the moon as it was during that moment. It’s a fantastic way of making a special moment live forever. Your friend is bound to be blown away by such a unique and thoughtful gift. (What is a Moon Phase?)
Photo album
Buying your friend a photo album is a genius and fun present idea. Once you have the album, you can get many photos printed and begin your own creative journey by adding them to the album. When your friend opens their gift, they’ll be stunned at all the cute photos in there of you and them over the years. It’s a low-budget idea as well, so it’s perfect if you can’t afford to spend much but still want to give them a special gift. (Milk Book)
Spa tickets
Nobody will say no to a bit of pampering! Get your friend some tickets to a luxury spa, where they can enjoy a range of treatments on their birthday. It gives them a day out, while also helping them release tension and relax. The beauty of this gift is that you can tailor it to your friend and make it as crazy as you want. You can buy them a voucher to just chill in a spa all day, or you can add an overnight stay for them to have a nice stress-free weekend. There’s also the option to add numerous spa treatments to the gift — it’s entirely up to you.
A gin tasting set
Who doesn’t love gin? It’s a versatile drink that comes in many flavours — which is what makes it the perfect birthday gift. You could get your friend a fancy bottle of their favourite gin, or you could buy them a set full of different options. It lets them try some new flavours, so they may find a new favourite! Naturally, you can take this gift idea and use it with any alcoholic beverage your friend is most enamoured with. (Best Gin Tasting set)
Bath bombs
Similar to the hot chocolate bomb, part of the joy of bath bombs is the awesome spectacle they create. Your friend will love watching the bomb come to life, transforming their bath into a mixture of colours and sparkles. Plus, there’s the added benefit of bath bombs infusing the water and helping your friend relax. It’s the perfect gift for a home pampering session after a long day. To make a bath bomb more personal, get one that includes your friend’s favourite colours or scents. Or, if your friend loves crafts, you can buy kits where they’re able to make their own bath bombs! It’s a bit of extra effort, but if you know your friend loves that type of thing, it can make the gift even better.
A weighted blanket
Weighted blankets sound like a torture device, but they’ve become so popular over the last year or so. Basically, you have a normal blanket that can be thrown over yourself in bed or on the sofa. However, it is weighted down with materials inside, which is believed to present many benefits. Indeed, lots of people use weighted blankets to help them feel calm and relaxed in the evenings. It could help your friend get a better night’s sleep while easing some of their daily anxiety. If you know they stress a lot of are always quite uptight and anxious, it might be a genius gift idea for them. (Weighted Blankets: Do They Work?)
A box of cookies or doughnuts
Home food deliveries are always a winner when looking for birthday gift ideas. Who doesn’t love cookies or doughnuts? Well, you can order either of these from various online companies that will bake them and ship them to your friend’s house. So, they get a lovely surprise at their door, meaning they can treat themselves on their birthday. Obviously, figure out the flavours they’ll like the most — and be wary of any allergies they have.
On that note, you’ve reached the end of this birthday gift ideas list. There are nine options for you to look at, all of which are considerably different from one another. Now, it’s just a case of understanding your friend’s tastes and doing some extra research. From here, you’re bound to find the perfect gift that will leave them in awe — and leave your other friends green with envy!
