Holiday Gift Ideas & Inspiration for Your Best Friend

Even when shopping for your best friend, gift-giving isn’t always as easy as you’d expect. The holidays can present a variety of questions you have to ask yourself before you start shopping — like what is the budget? Or have you bought something similar in the past?

That’s where our holiday gift list comes in handy. We know how important getting your best friend the perfect gift is, which is why we curated a unique list of ideas or inspirations to pull from so you can pick out the right present.

Our list is designed to be customized, so you never have to feel like you need to spend a small fortune to get them a memorable gift. Take a look at our holiday gift ideas and inspiration for your best friend, and make it a season to remember.

If your friend is the type that seems to have everything they could need, why not switch gears and choose to spend your money on an experience. The best thing about buying an experience for a present is that you can choose something based on your friend’s personality.

If they prefer relaxing activities, try a spa day. If they’re on the adventurous side, look for adrenaline-based activities in your area like ziplining or go-kart racing. If they’re into music, grab two tickets to a live show. There really is no wrong answer.

With temperatures in many cities much lower than the spring and summer months, the holidays are the perfect excuse to buy your friend something to keep them cozy and warm. Loungewear is the perfect gift and, like the others on this list, can be tailored to meet their style and your budget. Whether you’re looking at a matching set in a neutral pallet or a colorful Azzyland tie-dye crewneck, loungewear is the type of gift that tells your best friend you value their comfort. While we are on the subject, why not make a tie-dye garment yourself? It’s budget-friendly, super personal and you can make any design you like.

Jewellery is a great idea for gift-givers looking for something more personal. You, of course, know your best friend’s birth month, so why not incorporate that into something they can wear and cherish for many years? Birthstone pieces are often available in every type of jewellery, from necklaces to rings and is a wonderful way to show them how much they mean to you.

If your friend is an avid reader, why not add to their growing collection? With new titles coming out each year, there’s bound to be something that fits their favorite genres — from mystery to romance. Try finding an author they’ve never read, and you might just open up their fictional world.

No matter what they’re into, your best friend likely has a subscription or two to one of their favorite services — whether it’s an exercise-based app or a video streaming platform. If you find they spend most of their free time engaging with these activities, consider purchasing a gift card for that particular app and give them the gift of a few free months of fun.