There are tons of opportunities to show your best friends how much they mean to you and giving them the perfect Christmas gift is certainly on that list. With all of the fond memories that friends share, there are tons of wonderful gift options that will be sure to warm their hearts.
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
A great gift for best friends is something that they can enjoy for the whole upcoming year. Some touching gifts that keep on giving include photo albums, monthly gift baskets, or maybe even the opportunity to take a special class.
Photo Albums
Photo albums make great gifts when they are packed with pictures captured during special occasions shared by friends together. Friends will be able to look through the gifted photo album and reminisce on all of the amazing memories not only at Christmas time but for the upcoming year and a lifetime.
Monthly Gift Baskets
Monthly gift baskets are a touching way to appreciate a friend at Christmas and all year. Different kinds of gift baskets include gourmet food, beauty products and even beer or wine. These gift baskets allow friends to receive a gift every month of the year – reminding them of your special friendship every time.
Time Together
Whether it is a cooking, photography, or maybe even a dance class, this is a fun and enlightening experience that two friends can enjoy together while picking up on some new skills and talents. No Christmas gift could be better than bonding time with a special friend.
Homemade Gifts
There is no gift as meaningful as one that is homemade at Christmas time and always. These personalized gifts show friends that great care and time was taken as gifts match their interests and hobbies. Best friends will treasure a gift that was made especially for them. Below are some homemade gifts that are easy to put together and quite meaningful for the holiday season.
- Homemade quilt with a personalized ‘best friends’ square
- Baked goods such as cookies, cupcakes and brownies paired with kitchen items and recipe cards or homemade cookbook
- Homemade jewelry in their favorite colors to pair with all their favorite outfits.
- Decorated containers to store all of their office supplies, makeup, tools and other miscellaneous items.
- A special scrapbook that is personalized with memorabilia and photographs
Gifts that Cater to Their Hobbies
When shopping for the perfect best friend Christmas gift, keep their favorite hobbies in mind. People with hobbies are always in need of supplies and other necessities to successfully keep up with their past time. Common hobbies include arts and crafts, working out, cooking, photography and reading.
For those who love arts and crafts, simple items such as glue, needles and thread, paint, canvas and other art supplies make great gifts. Those with a hobby of arts and crafts will be grateful for a gift of supplies as they will have everything they need to create their own beautiful pieces of art. Arrange in a basket or other display to give this Christmas gift some glamour.
Many people love to working out, and those who don’t need to especially after Christmas time when so many are baking and handing out goodies. Great gifts in this vein include reusable purifying water bottles, pedometers, workout clothing, sneakers, boxing gloves and gym memberships.
Cooking is a very popular hobby. Some of the best gifts for those who love to cook and bake include blenders, baking pans, measuring cups, a set of mixing bowls, ice cream makers and even juicers! Cookbooks are another item that will make a great Christmas gift for friends.
When shopping for the best friend that loves reading, most people think a book is the only option. It is a good option, but other items such as book lights, book themed art, or perhaps an electronic reader may make an even better and more unique gift for those friends who truly love reading.
Whatever you do, whatever you get your best friend, remember that special people are hard to find and that you should put much thought into making your special someone feel as such.