Whether you met a few years ago or became "friends till the end" in elementary school, a best friend is that person who is always there. It’s who gets and gives a call for advice, the perfect person to vent to about your day, and she’s the one who played "wing woman" before you met your hubby. She’s the only person who can be convinced you get a matching friendship tattoo, and she’s who helped you think of a middle name for your baby on the way — of course, she thinks of the perfect one. So when your best friend's birthday comes around this year, consider these gifts to let her know she means everything.
We’ve got 25 extra special gift ideas on this list, so if your best friend is a homebody who loves to relax with a nice bath and glass of wine, enjoys cooking, is a fan of beauty products, or is overdue for an at-home spa day, we’ve got her covered. We’ve even listed a birthday cake that can be delivered across the country — and definitely tastes amazing! Feel free to also hold onto these gift ideas for when you’re celebrating a sister, mom, babysitter, favorite aunt, co-worker, adult daughter, or yourself!
'Cravings: Hungry for More' by Chrissy Teigen
$15
from
Target.com
If she’s the best chef you know, she’ll enjoy this follow-up to 2016’s Cravings. It takes readers on a soulful journey into Chrissy's kitchen — and a fun life full of comfort foods like pancakes that remind you of blueberry pie, eating onion dip with your girl squad, the banana bread that broke the internet, and her oh-so-delicious pad thai carbonara.
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Falcon Enamel Bake Set
$115
from
Falcon Enamelware
She’s hosting Thanksgiving this year and this five-piece bake set is just begging for a turkey, cobbler, or stuffing which can be served straight from the oven in these stylish white enamelware dishes with blue trim. The bake set sells out fast, so try for the five-piece pie set which is just as pretty (and isn't only for pie), $95.
Boston Genuine Shearling Lined Birkenstocks Clog
No matter the season, these Birkenstocks are a treat for the feet. She’ll feel like she’s walking on clouds in these classic suede clogs updated with genuine shearling lining the interior for extra plush cushioning and natural moisture-wicking comfort. How cute is this lavender color?
Butter& Birthday Cakes
What’s better than getting a birthday cake birthday gift? Even if she loves to cook, a birthday cake gift is sure to bring all the smiles. If she’s near San Francisco, California, Butter& birthday cakes can be customized for size, flavor, and color so make it super special for your best friend. Check the bakery's website for the nearby places they’ll deliver. For the most timely delivery, order the cake as soon as you know the date you’ll need it for.
Milk Bar Cakes
For nationwide cake deliveries, you can’t go wrong with Milk Bar. I got their famous Birthday Cake for my daughter’s birthday a few months ago. It's a mouth-watering show-stopper.
Chemex Coffee Maker
$43.5
from
Williams-Sonoma
If she starts her day with a fresh brew, this Chemex glass coffee maker is the most reliable pour-over style. It makes six cups and the wood collar and leather tie make it look stylish enough to keep out on the kitchen counter.
I’ve Done Nothing/I’ve Done Everything Mug
$23
from
Third Drawer Down
She'll get a chuckle while she pours that morning coffee into this awesome David Shrigley mug. When you've done it all, and yet still… This is basically our lives in a nutshell these days.
L'Occitane Lavender Harvest Foaming Bath
This is a great gift because it’s something luxurious that she’ll probably skip buying for herself. Once she dives into this foaming bath by L'Occitane, she’ll use it countless times. It's a serious spa day at home requirement. Check and check!
Large Hoop Earrings
$38
from
Banana Republic
These simple hoops can dress up a sweatshirt or complement a dressy blouse. A great thing about these earrings is that they have posts instead of the other types of backings you often find with hoops, so they’ll never get pulled out of her ears and lost.
Birkenstock Essentials Arizona Waterproof Slide Sandal
If the fur-lined Birkenstocks won’t fly with her, try these. The iconic cushioned sandal is revised in a rubber-like texture with sleek adjustable straps designed to exercise foot and leg muscles while providing comfort.
Foam Roller Water Bottle
This is a seamless combination of a foam roller and 18-ounce water bottle in one product by Mobot, so she can stay hydrated and limber. Plus, she can fill the bottle with hot water to turn it into a heated roller!
Mented Cosmetics Red Matte Lipstick
$15
from
Mented Cosmetic
Although we’re wearing masks outside, we can still put on a red lip for those indoor video meetings and FaceTime chats with friends and family! Mented Cosmetics makes velvet red matte lip shades with the perfect blend of browns and pinks to enhance your lips. This little gift is the perfect way to send her a smile. All lipsticks are vegan, paraben-free, non-toxic, cruelty-free, and proudly made in the US.
Hope Fragrance Lifestyle Collection
$200
from
Hope Fragrances
Brand founder Audrey Gruss was inspired by her mother, Hope, who struggled with depression, to create these three beautiful and unique fragrances in her memory. These scents will lift your bestie's spirits and support a great cause. The gift set includes: Hope is a classic white floral scent bursting with a unique fusion of white flowers; Hope Sport is a citrusy scent balanced with nature's green for all the busy active moments in her day; and Hope Night is perfect for her romantic side and the soft and sensual moments of the evening.
To honor her mother and to help others who are suffering from depression, all net profits from the set go directly to the Hope for Depression Research Foundation. Available in April at: HopeFragrances.com, BergdorfGoodman.com
Dr. Dennis Gross Facial Steamer
If she’s been missing her spa facials, she’ll adore the Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Pro Facial Steamer which brings the spa into her home. Ideal for all skin types, and especially beneficial to anyone experiencing dehydrated skin and enlarged pores, this portable facial steamer features luxurious micro-steam technology that hydrates and purifies the skin in one simple step. Enjoy a dewy and smooth complexion in as quickly as nine minutes.
Magnesium Bath Soak
$36
from
Nature of Things
After a long, stressful day, she’ll adore running a bath and winding down with this magnesium soak. It works on multiple levels — alleviating pain and discomfort, detoxifying and hydrating the skin, and enhancing an overall sense of calm and well-being. It smells beautiful and after 30 minutes in the tub, she’ll feel a reset to her mind and body.
Winc Wine
Let Winc refresh the BFF's monthly wine stash with favorite red, white, and rosé varieties. But if you'd rather hand-pick a few bottles just for your bestie, you can browse the selection and have the wines shipped straight to her door. You can start her off with a one-month subscription.
The Book Club Blue Light Filtering Frames
If she spends most days in front of her computer, send her these blue light blocking glasses. Everyone is talking about the need for them these days because they'll take some of the stress off the eyes, all while making her look like a total sophisticate.
5-Year Diary by Tamara Shopsin
These diaries last five years. What’s cool is that you can see what you did that same day in years past — so every day, you can see how far you’ve come.
The Happy Planner
Starting at
$20
from
The Happy Planner
Last year felt like we couldn’t plan for anything, but the folks at The Happy Planner are helping us look toward a better tomorrow with optimism, motivation, and a desire to plan for happy days. Keep your life — and your family’s lives — together. We love this mission and think your bestie will, too!
Great Jones 'The Dutchess' Oven
$155
from
Great Jones
If your best friend takes her cookware seriously, she’ll seriously love this Dutch oven. It’s pretty, cleans easily, and holds a lot. There are a variety of colors available, but how stunning is this blue? Highly recommended!
Apolis Market Bag
Price may vary
from
Apolis Global
These bags come in handy on grocery store runs and they double as decor and are so useful for many things. They come in a few different sizes and a variety of colors, too! They also make great gifts because you can monogram them.
Dagne Dover Fanny Pack
$85
from
Dagne Dover
Fanny packs are not for everyone, but if she likes them, she’ll love this sleek and minimal bag from Dagne Dover. The Ace Fanny Pack goes with casual, everyday, dressy, and athletic styles. They sell out fast, but this blue color called Storm is still available. Another plus: this company donates to Black Lives Matter, NAACP LDF, Fair Fight, BEAM, CDC Foundation, Feeding America, Save the Children, and Stop AAPI Hate, when you select a charity at checkout.
Apple AirPods
If your best friend goes on walks more than ever, especially as the weather is getting warmer, she might be in the market for Apple AirPods. Wireless headphones do the job, but the AirPods can be used for conference calls and just calling Mom while cooking dinner at home. The clarity and sound quality for conversations is unparalleled. They come with a charging case that you can have personally engraved.
Tomshoo Acupressure Set
This Tomshoo acupressure set is superb for deep relaxation and pain relief. It not only offers the acupressure mat and pillow, but also offers two additional massage balls. So she can use the full set in a variety of ways to alleviate back pain, insomnia, chronic stress, fatigue, tension, circulatory problems, and much more.
Cozy Earth Pajama Set
From
$70
to $169
from
Cozy Earth
Known for their unmatched comfort, Cozy Earth pajamas are made of a flattering stretch-knit bamboo-based fabric that's "designed for every-BODY," according to the website. They're breathable, so that helps regulate body temperature for the best night of rest. Plus, Cozy Earth pajamas are stylish and generously sized for relaxed luxury. Choose from long pajamas, short pajamas, robes, lounge tees, bedding (Oprah's Favorite Things called them the "Softest sheets ever!") and more. This set is available in ivory, gray, and black in sizes XS to XL. She'll love that these luxe pajamas made of 95% premium viscose from bamboo and 5% spandex, so they're hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, and certified free of harsh chemicals and dyes.
