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60 Best Friend Gifts to Make Your Favorite Pal Feel Extra Special

Your BFF will love these unique, affordable presents.

By Rebekah Lowin,
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Looking for thoughtful best friend gifts that won't disappoint? You've come to the right place. After all, if anyone appreciates the value of true friendship, it's Ree Drummond. Her own bestie, Hyacinth, was her very first friend when she moved to Pawhuska years ago. "In a way, our friendship was preordained, seeing that our husbands’ parents, grandparents, AND great-grandparents had been friends before us," Ree explains. Now that's a truly special bond!

If you share a similar closeness with your bestie, show her just how much she means to you with a gift from this curated list. And with the holidays coming up, you've got a perfect opportunity to spoil your favorite person with a sweet, special present. Our picks are packed with awesome gift ideas for her (and him!)—think sophisticated, whimsical items that are practical and pretty. We also offer tried-and-true beauty staples, stocking stuffers, decorative home accents, jewelry, art prints, gifts for teens, cozy gifts, and gifts under $100. You'll even find gifts that work for every kind of friendship. From your childhood best friend to long-distance friendships, these special presents will bring a smile to their face. Of course, some of our favorite finds are the food-centric kitchen gifts (surprise, surprise!). Because nothing says love like a heirloom recipe box or a yummy new seasoning. Not only will you earn points for thoughtfulness, but you might just get an extra hug for originality, too.

If you're ready to earn the title of "best friend forever," read on!

Actual Handwriting Bracelet
Credit: Etsy

It's a beloved, tried-and-true gift for a reason: It's as personal as it gets. This bracelet boasts your actual handwriting—just send in a sample.

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For the Coffee Drinker

Wish You Lived Next Door Mug

Wish You Lived Next Door Mug
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For the Coffee Drinker

Wish You Lived Next Door Mug

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This high-quality ceramic mug features a cute illustration and is the ideal gift for a long distance friend.

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Alex Drummond swears by her silk pillowcase! Not only can they enhance sleep—but they're also great for your besties skin and hair. This set includes two pure silk pillowcases and one pure silk eye mask all elegantly wrapped in a gift box.

This cute little book contains fill-in-the-blank lines to describe why your bestie is the bomb. Make your answers as sweet or as silly as you like to perfectly fit your relationship. She'll love cracking it open again and again!

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Choose from Several Colors

BDG Corduroy Tote Bag

BDG Corduroy Tote Bag
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Choose from Several Colors

BDG Corduroy Tote Bag

Credit: Urban Outfitters

If your best friend is always on the go, she'll really appreciate this tote bag! It's stylishly made of soft corduroy and can easily fit all her essentials and then some.

'Never too far to wine together' reads this beautifully engraved wine tumbler. Get one for her and one for yourself so you can enjoy a glass together—just like old times!

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For the Plant Lover

Disco Ball Planter

Disco Ball Planter
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For the Plant Lover

Disco Ball Planter

Credit: Amazon

Give your best pal with a green thumb a gift that's as groovy as she is! This disco ball planter pot is unique, fun, and will dance in the sunlight to dazzle up any space.

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For the Music Lover

Red (Taylor's Version) Vinyl

Red (Taylor's Version) Vinyl
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For the Music Lover

Red (Taylor's Version) Vinyl

Credit: Amazon

If your friendship consists of jamming out to Taylor Swift together (that makes for the best relationships, right?), surprise her with her latest record! You can also go for any other artist to satisfy her music taste.

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Prettiest Pick

Agate Coaster

Agate Coaster
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Prettiest Pick

Agate Coaster

Credit: Anthropologie

These beautiful stone coasters would make an eye-catching addition to your best friends home! Choose from several agate hues or if you can't choose, mix and match to gift her a whole set.

This gift works by giving your BFF a series of specific letters with instructions for opening them at a later date or time. It's the perfect meaningful present so you can be there for them even when you're apart.

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Ride or Die Friendship Bracelet
Credit: Little Words Project

You're never too old for a friendship bracelet! This beautifully beaded piece will be a daily reminder of your special bond.

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For the Beauty Guru

The Original MakeUp Eraser

The Original MakeUp Eraser
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For the Beauty Guru

The Original MakeUp Eraser

Credit: Urban Outfitters

Make makeup removal easy with these reusable cloths. All she needs is water to take off her glam from the day. Then turn the cloth over to exfoliate! This set includes seven mini MakeUp Erasers for each day of the week plus a cute zip pouch.

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This catch all dish is too cute to pass up! Your bestie can use it to store all of her treasured belongings (jewelry you've gifted her in the past, of course). It also makes for a cute and funky decorative piece.

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Show her You Care

Birdie Personal Alarm

Birdie Personal Alarm
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Show her You Care

Birdie Personal Alarm

Credit: She's Birdie

Do your part to keep her safe even when you can't be together with this personal alarm. It will flash and produce a loud noise when activated to ward off danger. She'll really appreciate the thoughtfulness behind this one.

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The Mani System
Credit: Olive and June

This nail set is so fun! It comes with everything they'll need to get the perfect at-home manicure including Olive and June's signature nail polish.

How's this for a unique gift? The daisy pendant on this adorable necklace opens up to reveal a personalized name or message.

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This ultra-soft blanket is a perfect gift on its own. But make it even more thoughtful by throwing in a book or a mug with hot cocoa mix.

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For Your Work Bestie

Acrylic Monitor Stand

Acrylic Monitor Stand
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For Your Work Bestie

Acrylic Monitor Stand

Credit: Amazon

Anyone who's still working from home will appreciate this sleek laptop stand. It'll make their desk look cuter and help stop them from craning their neck so much.

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Everyone needs a box to hold their heirloom recipes! This one is ultra charming, and it wipes clean so they can display it on their countertop without fear.

Girls' night in just got way more fun thanks to these shooting star-shaped eye masks. They'll hydrate and de-puff your eyes in no time.

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