Friends are the family who choose to put up with us. With every breakup, bad job interview, and bad hair day, they’ve been there for you. How do you thank them for that?!
Though we’re sure your friend would appreciate another ‘bestie’ mug or a box of chocolates, what better gift is there than one as unique as your friendship? You’ve got to get your BFF something that shows just how much you know them.
Don’t panic – we’ve done the hard work for you. No matter how often you see each other, what their interests are, or what the occasion is, we’ve got the most unique gifts that are going to make them feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Beauty & Health
Does your bestie need to take care of themself more? Or deserve being pampered? Of course, they do! Nothing says you care for your friend more than the gift of a night off.
But not everyone has the time or money for a spa day away. So we’ve selected the most luxurious gifts across beauty and health to ensure that your friend has the most indulgent spa experience at home.
Colorado Home Co Silk Pillowcase for Hair & Skin
A friend can get their beauty sleep easily with this silk pillowcase and silk eye mask set. This 100% silk pillowcase contains 18 amino acids that leave your skin feeling fresh and the smooth surface prevents bedhead. Silk can also sometimes increase the body’s serotonin and collagen levels and reduce blemishes. A friend is sure to wake up feeling refreshed with this gorgeous silk pillowcase set.
Widousy Bamboo Caddy Tray
This Widousy Bamboo Caddy Tray provides a completely relaxing bathtime experience. The bamboo tray is resistant to water and can extend up to 103 cm to adjust to the size of your bathtub. It can hold a glass of wine, prop up a phone or tablet, and hold a few tea lights. A friend will appreciate this thoughtful spa-worthy gift.
FaceTory Skincare Mini Fridge
Instead of packing skincare items into a fridge until they smell like food, the FaceTory Skincare Mini Fridge keeps skin products separate, fresh, and at the appropriate temperature. It has a 10-liter capacity and comes with a dry-erase board to keep track of day and night skincare routines. You can even take some favorite lotions on the go with the fridge’s AC/DC cables.
messagepillco Messages in a Bottle Friendship Gift
If your friend is sick or going through a tough time, these Messages in a Bottle can make their day. The bottle looks like a classic medicine bottle and the label encourages a friend to take one capsule a day as needed. Inside each capsule is a special prewritten note. When you want to encourage a friend, this thoughtful gift is full of uplifting words.
Shea Moisture Beard Kit
Friends need love and care, and beards do, too! This Shea Moisture Beard Kit can make a scratchy bead soft and smooth. The set includes beard conditioning oil, detangler, beard balm, and beard wash. Each product uses natural ingredients such as organic shea butter, essential oils, maracuja oil, and vitamins to revitalize hair and skin cells – making them look good and feel good, too.
Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry & Watches
It’s likely you know your friend better than anyone else. You’ll know what style of clothes they adore, the type of jewelry they prefer, and even whether they’d appreciate something for dressing up (hello night out), or dressing down (hello movie night).
Whatever your best friend’s signature look is, show how much you know them with our unique gift recommendations of clothes, shoes, jewelry, and watches that they’ll love to wear.
Ugg Women’s Tasman Slipper
These Women’s Tasman Slippers by Ugg are soft, comfy, and can make a real fashion statement. The slippers have a warm sheepskin lining and wool insole with a trendy suede upper. With their non-slip Treadlite outsole, a friend can wear these around the house or take them out to the porch. These comfy, durable slippers can keep cold feet toasty warm.
Efytal Best Friend Necklaces
Whether your friend is near or far, you can keep them close to your heart with these Soul Sister friendship necklaces. The gift comes with two subtle arrow pendants pointing in different directions. You can wear one and give one to a friend on a special occasion. This 925 sterling silver necklace is a gift your friend will treasure.
Alex & Ani Path of Symbols Bangle
The Alex and Ani Arrows of Friendship Charm Bangle is a symbol of friendship. One large charm shows two arrows crossing to represent your path crossing with your friend. The bracelet’s sliding closure is expandable for a comfortable fit. This dainty bracelet is nickel-free so it won’t irritate sensitive skin. A friend will wear this sleek-looking piece of jewelry with pride.
Educational
Give your friend the gift of learning how to look after themselves. These gifts will hold their hand through a self-care journey that will leave them feeling much better off whenever they’re down.
Whether they’re going through a tough part of their life, or you just want to share the love, our gift recommendations will have them feeling invigorated, empowered, and knowing what a great friend they’ve got.
Intelligent Change The Five Minute Journal
The Five Minute Journal is a quick and painless way to practice mindfulness every day. This journal walks a person through specific prompts to encourage positive thinking. Some of the guided writing cues ask you to think of something positive that happened, something you learned, and how you can make your day great. There are enough pages in this book to last up to six months.
El & Friends Fill in the Love Book
Spread the love with this El & Friends Fill in the Love Book. This book has 30 fill-in prompts for you to fill in before you give it to a friend. Most of the blanks require only one word from you and can be meaningful or light-hearted depending on your responses. A friend will really feel the love through this simple (but powerful) gift book.
Electronics
Electronics might not be the first thing you think about when finding a gift for a friend. But there are so many fantastic electronic gifts out there that will really show how much you care.
There’s tech for everyone – coffee addicts, gamers, or workaholics. All are designed to make their life easier, or more fun. No matter what your budget is, check out our top tech ideas that will really ‘wow’ your friend.
Qanyi Toaster Lamp
This friendly-looking Qanyi Toaster Lamp adds a cheery retro touch to a room. It works using batteries, making it easy to move around. This perky toaster night light can shine bright for up to 120 hours in the low-brightness setting. Tap the toggle switch to turn the lamp on or off, adjust the brightness, or set the light to a 15-minute timer.
Hatch Restore
Help your friend improve their sleep quality and rest. This Hatch Restore lamp, clock, and alarm will help them fall asleep peacefully and wake up easier but on time. A sunrise alarm makes light gradually brighten, giving you a gentle wake-up call. At night, you can play white noise to help you sleep. This lamp is compatible with a Hatch Sleep Membership for more sleep-enhancing tools.
andobil Car Phone Holder Mount
Friends don’t let friends text while they drive – it’s not safe! This andobil Car Phone Holder Mount allows your friend to keep all conversations hands-free, so both hands stay on the wheel. This military-grade clamp clips onto the vent and can withstand bumpy roads and sharp turns. A driver can use digital maps or chat with a friend safely using this car phone holder.
Clokowe Mini Projector
Share a movie night with a friend anywhere you want with this Clokowe Mini Projector. This projector has a clear picture and is lightweight, so you can easily tote it in a backpack or travel bag. It also has built-in Hi-Fi stereo speakers, or you can use headphones or external speakers. You can project a video from iPhones, androids, flash drives, and more.
Nintendo Switch Lite – Turquoise
A gamer friend can take their Nintendo games on the go with this Handheld Nintendo Switch Lite. This lightweight turquoise Nintendo Lite is compact and lightweight, so it fits easily in a large pocket, backpack, or purse. It is compatible with all your friend’s favorite handheld Nintendo Switch games. A friend will have hours of fun with this thoughtful gift.
Keurig K-Mini Coffee Maker
Get a cup of coffee fast with this single-serve Keurig K-Mini. This compact coffee maker is only five inches wide, so it fits easily on an end table or desk. It can brew a six to 12-ounce cup of coffee using your favorite Keurig K-cup flavors. The cord stores inside the coffee maker to take this pot traveling for weekend getaways.
Apple Smart Watch
This Smart Watch can keep a special friend healthy, safe, and in touch. The watch allows the user to monitor fitness and heart health. It also comes with emergency SOS features. If the heart rate is too high or low, it alerts the user directly. It also allows friends to stay in contact by sending phone, social media, and text alerts.
Home, Garden, & Tools
Gifts for the home are a great idea when looking for something that shows your friend how well know them.
The home is the place where your friend can unwind after a long day at work, get lost in their favorite hobbies, or host their favorite people (you included of course!) No matter how your bestie likes to spend their time at home, our unique gifts will make the experience even better.
Tea Drops Tea Assortment
A cup of tea and some conversation with a friend makes life so much better. This unique assortment of tea drops is a thoughtful gift for a friend needing some R&R. They come in different flavors and are pressed into adorable shapes. These teas are fair trade, organic, and kosher. You can get a pick-me-up with black caffeinated teas or relax with an herbal flavor.
Wild Wind Apparel I’d Walk Through Fire For You Mug
This cheeky “I’d Walk Through Fire For You” mug lets a friend know how you feel about them. You’d walk through fire for them – in a purely theoretical sense, of course! (No one wants to get burned.) This black and white mug will really make them laugh while being perfect for holding your friend’s hot drink. This humorous mug is handmade in the U.S.A.
Host Wine Freeze Cups
Keep drinks at the perfect temperature with these Host Wine Freeze Cups. These tumblers are filled with cooling gel and act like a wine cooler in cup form. Place them into the refrigerator for red wine or cool them down in the freezer for white wine. Once you are ready to pour your favorite beverage, these cups will keep your drinks cold while the silicone band protects your hand.
Vinturi Red Wine Aerator
With the Vinturi Red Wine aerator, you can drink a glass of wine without waiting around for it to aerate. This aerator looks stylish and is able to aerate single glasses or a full bottle. You can open a bottle and serve wine directly with this handy tool. A friend who loves wine will appreciate this sleek and practical gift.
Yeti Rambler 20 oz Travel Mug
This colorful Yeti mug can brighten a friend’s day every morning. The Yeti Rambler can hold 20 ounces of your friend’s favorite drink. Its double-wall insulation keeps drinks piping hot or ice cold on the go. The lid twists on for a secure seal – no worrying about bumps and spills! Durable and dent-resistant, this Yeti is ready for camping trips, road travel, and everyday use.
Jerky.com Gift Basket
This Jerky.com Gift Basket is perfect for a friend who has everything. No one can refuse healthy snacks! Beef jerky finds its way into many diet plans because it is low in fat and rich in protein. This set includes over a pound of snacks with 23 meat sticks and three cheese sticks. These sticks are made in the USA, are MSG-free, and are USDA-approved.
Wemore Shaggy Weighted Blanket
A friend will stay cozy and warm underneath this Wemore Shaggy Faux Fur Weighted Blanket. The faux fleece top and sherpa lining give this blanket a luxurious feel and look. Its 15-pound weight can calm and relax the body relieving anxiety. The seven-layer design keeps the blanket weighted evenly and prevents leakage. This 5 by 7-foot blanket is wonderfully soft and machine washable.
Pavilion Friendship Scented Candle
The Pavilion Friendship Scented Candle offers a sweet message for a dear friend. It reads, “I always wished for a friend like you” and has a dandelion decoration on the front. The 8-ounce candle has feet to protect furniture surfaces and smells like serenity. Once the candle is gone, a friend can use the ceramic jar for pencils, paper clips, or another practical purpose.
Whittard of Chelsea Hot Coco Gift Set
Set up your friend for the cold season with this Whittard of Chelsea Hot Coco Gift Set. The Whittard brand has been around since the 1800s, and they know how to make a delicious cup of hot chocolate. This sampler contains six decadent flavors: Salted Caramel, Rocky Road, Orange, Mint, Luxury, and White Chocolate Cocoa, meaning they’ll have 36 cups of hot chocolate from you.
Max’is Creations The Mug with a Hoop
Every morning can start with a bit of fun when you drink out of a Mug with a Hoop. This novelty mug resembles half a basketball and comes with its very own ceramic hoop. Your friend can make slam dunks using marshmallows, cereal, or anything else. This humorous gift is perfect for a basketball fan – or those who want to start their day with a smile.
Lovepop Flower Bouquet Card
Wish your friend well with this colorful Lovepop Pop-Up bouquet card. The kirigami card mails flat but the receiver can remove the flat bouquet from the card and squeeze the sides to reveal an array of paper flowers full of colorful butterflies! This bouquet adds a touch of color to a room and doesn’t fade or wilt. This unique paper bouquet card is a gift in itself.
I Wrote a Book About You By M. H. Clark
I Wrote a Book About You is a fun-filled book that lets you share special moments and sweet thoughts with your friend. The book prompts you to think through different scenarios to tell a friend how much they mean to you. For instance, what sandwich would you make for your friend? What karaoke song would you sing to them? What is one thing you always want your friend to remember? Colorful illustrations accompany the sweet messages in this book.
Westinghouse Electric Blanket Throw
Warm the heart of your friend with this Westinghouse Electric Blanket Throw. This rust-colored sherpa blanket is thick and cozy to wrap up in. It has double layers and it can radiate heat for up to ten hours. You can set a timer, or allow the blanket to turn off automatically. A friend will enjoy curling up with a book and a cup of something warm under this toasty, cozy blanket.
Wrapping Up
Buying for a friend can be so much fun. But it’s also challenging to find something that’s so perfect for them. Of course, they’d love anything you buy them, but a unique gift that shows how much you care for them will really blow them away.
Whether it’s Christmas, a birthday or they’ve just been an awesome friend lately, we’ve found the top unique gift ideas across a range of interests that your friend is going to adore. If you’re looking for something sentimental, funny, practical, or anything in-between, we’ve got it right here in our gift guide.
