Are you shopping for gifts for your best friend or a female friend at work for the holiday season? If you’re stumped as to what to get her for the perfect present, I’m here to help!
General Gift Ideas for Your Best Girl Friend and Other Friends
Girls are so fun to shop for. Here are some general gift ideas to get you started:
- Candles
- Bath salts, bath bombs, lotions
- Great new book
- Makeup (lip gloss, nail polish, variety pack)
- Clothing (sweater, socks, new pajamas)
- Winter accessories (hat, scarf, gloves, mittens)
- Subscription box
- Gourmet foods and/or sweet treats
Unique Gifts for Your Women Friends
I’ve had the pleasure of testing out a lot of unique, fun gift ideas over the past few weeks that I think any of your female friends will think are a great gift, whether you’re shopping for a birthday gift, Christmas gift, or something else.
Best Gifts for Your Besties!
Are you shopping for a great gift for your bestie? I've rounded up a list of some great gift ideas for your girlfriends!
Baby Alpaca-Wool Diamond Stitch Crew
I have this sweater from Quince and absolutely LOVE it! It's incredibly soft, lightweight, and looks fabulous! It's available in 6 different colors. I couldn't believe it when I saw that it's priced under $50 too!
Japanese Snacks & Candy Subscription Box
Do you have one of those friends who has it all? Someone who really doesn't need anything? Subscription boxes are a great idea for her, especially one like this Japanese snacks and candy subscription box from Sakuraco. This is a truly unique gift that gives her the opportunity to experience some of the best that Japan offers!
Trina Macrame Plant Hanger
I love taking cuttings from my plants, growing new plants, and then giving them away as gifts. This macrame plant hanger is perfect to pair with a house plant that will bring joy to your best friends for years to come! Spider plants are easy to care for and look great in this hanger!
Well Gifted Gift Boxes
Are you shopping for a gift for a bestie who you won't see over the holiday season? Or maybe you are just pressed for time and what someone else to assemble the gift box for you. Check out Well Gifted!
The gift box pictured is their "Well Gifted" box. It includes a candle, lotion, bath bomb, and an insulated coffee mug, all wrapped up in a beautiful gift box.
Well Gifted has a ton of other beautiful gift boxes to choose from - check them all out!
UME Plum Liqueur
Do you and your bestie enjoy heading out for cocktails together? She can make her own at home with UME Plum Liqueur, a delightfully tart, mildly sweet plum spirit. Plum, dark cherry, grape, green apple, and citrus form the fruit-forward flavor base of UME, which is combined with a six-times distilled grain-neutral spirit made from corn. UME is half of the sugar of traditional liqueurs and apéritifs and has an alcohol content of 17%.
Chilled over ice or mixed into your favorite cocktail, this liqueur with it's royal purple hue is sure to kick her drinks up a notch!
Silpat Perfect Cookie Baking Mat
Is she the kind of lady who loves to bake? My besties are always in the kitchen creating yummy foods for their families and friends, so I know any of them would love a Silpat Perfect Cookie Baking Mat. This reusable mat takes the place of parchment paper and helps you to bake perfect cookies every time! Get a Sil-Band too for storage!
Winter Teas Gift Sampler
When my friends and I get together, we always have tea. This Winter Teas Gift Sampler box from Adagio Teas makes a great gift for your gal friends and bonus - it's a super affordable gift too, priced at under $15!
Candles from DW Home
I love the gift of a great scented candle! A wonderful scent really sets the mood in a home and DW Home has some of the best, highest-quality candles on the market!
These candles come in tons and tons of scents, both traditional scents and new and unique ones like Chocolate Dipped Bananas, Hot Dog, Pineapple Pizza, and even Waffle Cone! The packaging is clever and fun too, likes the Bubble Tea line of candles featured below!
Women's Soft Jam Sleep Set | Duluth Trading Co.
The perfect pjs for any gal pal are these super soft Soft Jams from Duluth Trading Co. I love how the brushed jersey (with a touch of spandex) feels like a fabric hug every time you put it on – it's seriously soft and cozy against your skin and cut with lots of room for maximum comfort.
Available in a winter scenic or garden floral print, she will LOVE these pajamas!
Petal Earrings in Yellow from Plaitly
Yellow is the color of friendship, so these beautiful yellow earrings from Plaitly will make a perfect gift for your best friend!
Grace & Stella Bath Bombs
At the end of a long day (or week) I absolutely love soaking in a nice hot tub with a bath bomb!
Grace & Stella bath bombs are made with shea butter, cocoa, aragon oil, and olive oil to help nourish and moisturize your skin. This set comes with 12 delightful scents - gift the whole box to one friend or open the box and divide the bath bombs among your friends. You could pair them with a new pair of slippers or warm fuzzy socks.
Eva Solo Orchid Pot
I love orchids but it can be challenging to remember to water them appropriately. That's why I love that this beautiful pot takes the guesswork out of watering them!
Just fill the bottom section with water and the inner wick will draw up just the right amount of moisture for your plant!
Cecilia Tote
What gal doesn't love a new tote bag?! I am loving the Cecilia Tote from Lazarus Artisan Goods!
The Cecilia is 100% real leather. It has a hard base and internal pockets (1 large, 4 small) for organization, this tote also has a chic strap to keep your bag securely closed. It's available in 6 colors.
The best part about this bag is that your purchase of it is supporting students in Honduras. Through Lazarus Academy, students receive three years of vocational training while obtaining their high school education. When they graduate, they have a marketable skill they can use to support themselves and their families for years to come. You can read more about it here.
Central Perk Mug
Can this mug BE any cooler? If, like me, you and your friends have been binging Friends after the sad and sudden passing of Matthew Perry, this mug is the perfect gift! Every day when I sip my latte from this mug I think about some of my favorite scenes and lines from the show.
PediPocket Blanket
I know I am not the only woman who is cold basically all winter long. PediPocket's lengthy design keeps every inch of you warm-- from head to toe -- with an extra-special foot pocket for those chillier nights. Plus, its lightweight construction makes it the perfect companion for all seasons. It's available in more than 21 colors and 3 sizes so you can find just the perfect one for your bestie!
Batch & Box Signature Cookies
If your close female friend lives in a different state than you and you're looking for a gift that can be delivered directly to her, check out Batch & Box!
When you ship a box of cookies from Batch & Box, it will arrive with a complimentary sprig of greenery (all boxes ordered during December) with a seasonal box sleeve that features holiday and snowflake prints. You have the option to opt for a red ribbon instead of the traditional black bow PLUS you can record a video message to your recipient delivered via a QR code printed on the packaging (available year-round)!
There are multiple holiday flavors and flavor combinations to choose from, so you're sure to find the perfect box for her!
Maria Trolle's Universe Coloring Book
As a mom of 7 I am pretty busy and don't get to do it often, but when I can carve out a little bit of time, I always find it quite relaxing to sit down and color a picture. Maria Trolle has a number of coloring books with the most beautiful and whimsical illustrations! Pair this book with a new set of colored pencils for a great gift!
Bookmarks Are For Quitters Socks
Is she a book lover? If so, she's going to love these adorable socks from Gibbs Smith! They are the perfect, fun gift for anyone who is always reading a new book!
Foton Pearled Candle and Vase Set
Turn almost anything into a unique candle with Foton's refillable pearled candles. This unique gift is like grains of candle wax that you pour into a container, add a wick, and you're ready to go!
Never throw away another candle container! Instead, just refill it with Foton!
These plant-based wax pearls are non-toxic and burn cleanly with minimal smoke or soot.
Find Your Wild Tote
Grab this beautiful tote and use it instead of a gift bag she'll just end up throwing away. This bag is perfect for reusing as a library bag, grocery store bag, lunch bag, and so many more things! It features the quote: “With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?” --Oscar Wilde
Ginger Fuji Apple Mule
I'm a huge fan of Moscow mules and was delighted to discover these Ginger Fiji Apple Mule drinks from Hugo's. They incorporate the flavors of Fuji apple juice, lemon, ginger, cinnamon, and lemongrass into one delightful drink! Whether hot or cold you're going to love them!
Rainbow Tourmaline Gold Hoop Earrings for Happiness
These delightful earrings are certain to spark happiness with your girlfriends! When you purchase these beautiful, handcrafted gold hoops, you're supporting a community of mamas who earn a thriving wage here in the US!
Criss Cross Apron with a Classic Fit
Any of my gal friends would love this classic fit apron from Pillowpia as a gift! It's so timeless and feminine while practical and useful too. It's super soft and has two large pockets so you can use it in the kitchen, the garden, or anywhere else you'd wear an apron.
Kesha Janaan Handmade Soaps
I love handmade soaps but I seldom spend the extra money on them for myself. That's why I think they make a great gift for your bestie - there's a good chance she does the same thing!
You can get a box of 6 assorted handmade natural soaps from Kesha Janann and give them all to one friend or separate them for 6 different friends!
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Ashley Parks
Wednesday 26th of June 2024
Friends are definitely so fun to shop for! There are so many wonderful ideas here!! I love the Bookmarks are for Quitters socks! My bestie likes to read too, so I know she'd love those! She'd also like the Find Your Wild Tote!
Donna
Friday 29th of December 2023
The Rainbow Tourmaline Gold Hoop Earrings are so pretty! My daughter would love those. The Winter Teas Gift Sampler would be great for her too.
Leela
Tuesday 19th of December 2023
I like the Baby Alpaca-Wool Diamond Stitch Crew.
Maria Egan
Tuesday 12th of December 2023
Many of these items would be much appreciated by my friends. The handmade soaps would work for everyone.
Leela
Tuesday 7th of November 2023
I like the Eva Solo Orchid Pot.