Whether it’s her birthday, Christmas, Hanukkah, an anniversary, she’s getting married, she’s feeling down, or you just want to show her how much you love her, your best friend deserves…well…the best! And we have some of our favorite best friends gifts to highlight for you!
Some people like to give and receive gifts as their love language, so finding the perfect gift for your best friend can go a long way in showing how much you care.
So how do you find a best friend gift that encompasses the love that grows when two people overcome so much together? She’s stayed by your side through the hard times, and laughed with you til your stomachs were sore during the good times. She knows you inside and out. What gift could possibly measure up?
While nothing could be quite as valuable as the gift of friendship, these best friend gifts are a sweet, affordable, and thoughtful way to say “I love you” for any occasion: all under $40!
Our Picks for the Perfect Best Friend Gifts
Birthday Gifts
Looking for a great birthday gift your friend will love? Look no further; we’ve got you covered!
Personalized Soul Sisters Mug
$18.99
This coffee mug is the perfect gift for the friend who can’t get enough java! You can get the image personalized to look just like you and your BFF. What could be a better way to wake up than to be reminded again and again how loved you are?
Crystal Zodiac Bracelet
$19.99
Got a friend who’s really into her horoscope? This sparkly bracelet with her zodiac constellation will be a hit!
Custom Pet Sticker Sheet
$20
Need a unique gift for a pet lover? Get their beloved animal turned into a set of custom illustrated stickers!
Love their pet but they don’t love stickers? Get their portrait turned into an illustrated Mona Lisa!
Just Because Gifts
Sometimes you need a friendship gift for no reason at all. Sometimes it’s just nice to say “I love you” with a small present.
The Golden Girls: You Are My Golden Girl: A Fill-In Book
$12
Need to thank her for being a friend? This Golden Girls themed book where you can fill in your personal story together is adorable and affordable!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Matching Keychains
$13.95
Do you and your friend go together like peanut butter and jelly? Make sure everyone knows when you buy these adorable, handmade keychains so one of your can be the PB and the other can be the J.
Retro Mixtape USB
$23.65+
Remember the days where you could hand someone a cassette and show how much you loved them with a playlist? Well here’s the 21st century take on that concept! This adorable cassette tape doubles as a USB drive so you can store treasured memories like photos, songs, or videos of you and your friend to remember the good times with a special retro touch.
Bridal Gifts
Just because the newlyweds are now partners in crime doesn’t mean you weren’t her partner in crime first! Here are some thoughtful gifts to give as a bride and to the bride.
Heart-Shaped Trinket Dish
$10+
This newlywed is going to have some new bling after her big day! Give her the perfect place to store it with this beautiful, ceramic, customizable trinket dish.
Laser-Engraved Rose Gold Flasks
$13+
This gift is perfect for the bridal party to have during the bachelorette party and for a quick drink on the wedding day! Get their names engraved on these beautiful rose gold flasks, offered with optional gift wrapping and a funnel.
Custom Shirts for the Bridal Party
$20 or less per shirt
Do you have an inside joke with your gals that would look perfect on a shirt? Would you want a matching set of tees with your wedding date and future last name? Check out these custom shirts! They’re made on Bella Canvas tees, which are some of the softest shirts available. When you buy five or more, you get a free, custom design made for your shirts, so you don’t need to worry about making your own!
Thinking of You Gifts
Sometimes, life hits us hard. A loved one passes, you lose a job, or you just feel hopeless and down. In these moments, it’s empowering to remember that you are loved with a small token of affection.
Handmade Gratitude Journal
$12
When the going gets tough, it’s always uplifting to remember your blessings. This handmade journal gives them a chance to physically write down what they’re grateful for, which is proven to help you sleep better, lower stress, and help you in your interpersonal relationships.
Long Distance Engraved Keychains
$16.13+
If you and your best friend are doing things long distance, this personalized keychain is a perfect reminder that you’re never more than a phone call away. It comes with a small message and both of your home states engraved!
Be Stronger Than The Storm Bracelet
$16.55
If your friend is going through a tough time and in need of some encouragement, this delicate, thoughtful gift will be a helpful reminder that she’s stronger than she thinks.
Long Distance Photo Frame
$36
Sometimes it’s easy to feel alone if your friends are far away. That’s why this adorable, professionally printed frame is the perfect reminder that the ones we love are never too far away from the heart.
The Final Touch on Your Best Friend Gifts
Once you find the perfect gift for your BFF, you aren’t quite finished. No gift is complete without a thoughtful, handwritten card. Whether you get sappy and sentimental or keep it lighthearted, the only way you can truly express how much she means to you is with your own words.
In a world where there are many uncertainties, having a friend you can always count on is priceless. Make sure you always communicate just how appreciated she is. It means the world to know that you are someone’s rock when the going gets tough and that you are appreciated for all that you do.
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Sarah Margaret is an artist who expresses her love for feminism, equality, and justice through a variety of mediums: photography, filmmaking, poetry, illustration, song, acting, and of course, writing.
She owns Still Poetry Photography, a company that showcases her passion for capturing poetic moments in time. Instead of poetry in motion, she captures visual poetry in fractions of a second, making cherished keepsakes of unforgettable moments.
She is the artist behind the Still Poetry Etsy shop, which houses her illustrations and bespoke, handmade items. She is the author of intricacies are just cracks in the wall, a narrative poetry anthology that follows a young woman discovering herself as she emerges from an abusive relationship.