With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about your shopping list. A thoughtful gift is the perfect way to show your appreciation for the people close to you in your life, especially your friends.
Meaningful Gifts for Friends
Here are some holiday gift ideas that will show your friends how much they mean to you.A Personalized Photo Album
Do you have a bestie who just loves to take photos? If so, consider creating a personalized photo album for them to showcase all of your adventures together. This idea can be inexpensive but will be personalized and is the perfect way to let your friend know you appreciate them!A Meaningful Experience
Material items are great, but nothing is more personalized than choosing an event or experience for you and your friend to do together. This gift idea can be personalized to your friend’s exact interests. For example, you could go to a concert for an artist they like, go see a play or a musical, go to a theme park, try an adventurous activity like ziplining, go to a spa, or any other activity you think they would like. This gift will show just how well you know your friends likes!A “Treat Yourself” Basket
Much like an experience, this gift can be customizable and is great for any friend! For this gift, you can make your friend a basket of various items that they would like - blankets for comfort, and snacks and movies for a perfect film night. You can also add self-care items, like bath bombs, shower steamers, face masks, or a candle in their favorite scent. This gift can also fit a wide variety of budgets.A Mug and Tea/Coffee Set
If your friend is a tea or coffee lover, this could be a perfect gift for them! Consider buying them a custom mug with a special photo or saying.Additionally, include their favorite tea, coffee, or hot chocolate! This gift will help them stay warm during the approaching winter months and is super cute!A Subscription Service They’d Love
Looking for a gift that keeps on giving? There are a lot of awesome subscription-based gifts that you could consider for your friend! From makeup subscriptions/a> to succulent subscriptions to cheese subscriptions, there really is a subscription service out there for everyone - including your bestie. Every time they receive a box in the mail, they’ll think of your wonderful gift!A Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets have blown up in popularity lately - and for good reason! Many people find that weighted blankets decrease anxiety and insomnia as they sleep - and nothing says “I appreciate you” like a good night’s rest. There are so many weighted blankets on the market - including blankets perfect for every design aesthetic and price point.A Do-Together Journal
What better way to show your friend you appreciate them then to do something together? A perfect idea for this is to give them a do-together, fill-in-the-blanks journal. While some journals have bonding activities, others are more activity-based. Regardless of which journal you choose, you and your friends are sure to have fun completing it together!A Personalized Photo Puzzle
Last, but not least, on our list of heartfelt and meaningful gifts for your friends is a customized puzzle. With this service, you can turn any meaningful photo into a puzzle for your friend. This is a great way to remember a fun event or time with your friends!
