Wednesday, June 5, 2019

10 gift ideas for National Best Friends Day!


National Best Friends day is coming up on June 8th! National Best Friends day is similar to "Galentines Day" where you celebrate your gal friends, but it focuses more on those who you would consider your best friends. Although you aren't required to purchase your best friend a gift or even celebrate the holiday if you aren't into the smaller "national holidays", I wanted to put together a small list of gift ideas for the occasion. All of the ideas range from a few dollars to a little more expensive so there is an option for everyone.


1. A Memory Jar or Box. Stop at your local hobby store or dollar store and purchase a jar, small box or cute vase, a pack of Popsicle sticks and a sharpie or two. On each stick write a memory you and your friend both remember, reasons you love having them in your life, silly jokes or sayings to make them smile (you can color coordinate them if you wish). Give the jar to your friend and tell them to pull a stick from the jar anytime they are feeling down and need a pick me up.



2. Best Friend Bracelets. Many stores carry Best Friend bracelets, many of which are simple yet cute so they go with an everyday outfit. If you can't find a set you like in store, amazon and Etsy offer dozens of great options at affordable prices. The set shown above I found on Amazon for less than $5 for two bracelets, each one shows a infinity loop and a heart combined, I like that it looks adorable yet it isn't too over the top.

3. Have a movie night. Depending on if you want to go out or stay home a movie night is great for either option. You can rent a movie or two from Redbox and buy some snacks, or you can see a newer movie in theaters.

4. Go out & get your nails done. I always find it so relaxing to go get Mani's or Pedi's with my best friend, you get to relax in a nice massage chair while your hands and feet get pampered while you chit chat. Groupon has some great coupons for pedis/manis if you are on a budget.

5. Have a pamper night at home. Feel like having a night in? Why not have a pamper night at home? Invite your gal pal over to pamper yourselves with face masks, paint each others nails, watch a movie and make some ice cream with toppings! On a budget? The dollar store sells a lot of great products that will help you have a fantastic pamper night in without breaking the bank.



6. Buy a plant or flowers. Even though some of us won't admit it, we all secretly love when we get surprised with flowers or a new plant. I am more on the plant side because they last way longer and you get to see them bloom more than once.

7. Get A Caricature or Cartoon image done. Getting a caricature of yourself can be a lot of fun, I've done it twice and both times it was a neat experience. You can do it in person or order one online using an image of the both of you, you can get a regular image drawn or get one of the two of you dressed as your favorite characters, etc. there are a ton of possibilities.

8. Matching goodies. If you and your best friend(s) are the type who enjoy having matching goodies whether it is shirts, bags, jewelry, etc. Etsy and Amazon both have a ton of fun "Best friends" matching goods. A set that I found recently and found pretty adorable was a shirt set that said "Double" and "Trouble" and featured Chip & Dale.

9. Gift basket or Care Package. If your friend lives a long distance away, but you still want to send them something a small care package is a wonderful idea. You can put a few things they enjoy into it and add in a little piece of home as well, adding a cute card is always a nice touch.


10. Get matching tattoos. This one depends on your budget and how close you and your best friend are. If you can, and know you'll want to keep it forever a cute matching best friends tattoo would be a fun way to celebrate best friends day. My best friend and I have known each other since the second grade, when we are able to and funds allow (she lives in another state) we plan on getting cute matching Disney inspired tattoos.



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60 comments:

Amber said...

These are the cutest! I love how simple they are

Unknown said...

My favorite idea are the best friends bracelets! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

Sandra D. said...

The bracelets are the the best idea I think. Thanks for the chance.

Sophie said...

Beautiful list of gift. Orchids are my fav

Robert said...

great list

Neil Alvin Nicerio said...

Great list of possible gifts. Thanks for the info.

Rudy said...

I wasn't aware ppl celebrated best friends day 🤷‍♂️ How cool! Kinda refreshing I think as we head into the 2020s. Great Ideas - You are a gift giving guru!

Az_Kisses said...

I love gift baskets and manis, this is a great list of ideas and gifts.

Van Cast said...

Ohhh I didn't know June 8th is National Best Friends day :-D Thank you for sharing it. Sweet day!

Arrows + Attitude said...

I didn't even know about best friends day, thanks for the reminder!

themassagelifestyle said...

I didn't even know National Best Friend's Day existed! These are such great ideas too!

Chesz said...

Anything for the boys? �� I don't have a best friend by the way. Hahaha

tatertot374 said...

I love the plants as they continue to be beautiful. Thank you

Sanjota Purohit said...

Wow! You have mentioned many of the stuff which I didn't think of. I have written a similar post; https://hackytips.com/25-best-gift-ideas-for-dads-on-this-fathers-day/

Nancy P said...

I like the memory jar or box. Thanks for the opportunity.

Marjie Mare said...

Those are all cute ideas to do with our besties. I also do movie night at home where we watch a movie, eat, and talk the whole night.

Itsasweetsweetworld said...

I've never celebrated National best friends day but it should definitely be more popular. Our friends make us who we are!

Anonymous said...

buy flowers

Edye Nicole said...

I like the memory jar!

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Sarah said...

I like the idea of a Memory Jar.

Ashli Ferguson said...

I didn't even know this was a day!! I love the bracelets though

Athena Graeme said...

I love the plant idea. Plants are so cheery and everyone loves them.

nickieisis3 said...

I like memory jar

vaishali said...

Did not know about national best friends day and cute gift ideas...<3

clare0b said...

I like the idea of having a movie night :)

Lisa Ellison said...

I like the plant idea, it is something that will last

monique s said...

THe orchids are my fave

Tracy @ Cleland Clan said...

A movie night (or another activity that you both enjoy) is a great gift. Spending time together is one of the best gifts you can give or receive.

Jenn ➳ onehoppymomma.com said...

I just adore those bracelets!

Jackiekatie1105 said...

I love the best friend bracelet it's a great idea

Samantha Flores said...

What special ways to celebrate friendship!
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00jay said...

perfect for my sister and I

Unknown said...

Love the best friends bracelets.

Charlotte Winters said...

My best friend bought me a magnolia tree. I think of her every time I see it's beautiful blooms.

MarielDumas said...

I like the memory jar

SexyBrat said...

I like the memory jar.

honeybunnytwee said...

Such fun ways to celebrate friendship! I love the idea for doing more things together over gifts, but a bracelet and small token would be a nice gesture

Sharklady71 said...

My favourite is the A Memory Jar or Box. It is so nice to reminisce about past times, good or bad.

Angie P said...

love the tattoo idea

Allison M said...

I love the matching bracelets.

Terra Heck said...

I like the memory jar/box idea best. Thanks.
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Donna C. said...

I like the best friends bracelets.

Pumpysmom said...

Best friend bracelets are so much fun!

Fredrick Pauly said...

I like having a movie night.

Anonymous said...

I like the care package idea!

saturdaynightfever said...

Buy a plant or flowers!

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Leela said...

Gift basket or Care Package.

Karley Moore said...

I like getting pedicures together. It gives us time to laugh and talk.

Kathy P said...

My favorite is Get A Caricature or Cartoon image done

JONI514 said...

The best friends bracelets are a cool idea. The best friends are the ones from your childhood.

jgail72 said...

I like the have a pamper night at home the best

amyd16323 said...

I like the memory jar the best

Audrey Stewart said...

My best friends are my sisters. They never turn on you. We do so much together.

Pooch said...

I have always liked the idea of a Care Package or Gift.

lilyk said...

I like the have a pamper night at home idea.

Trisha McKee said...

Oh my favorite is buying a plant. I absolutely love plants

starzine said...

A Memory Jar or Box.

Princess Seronica said...

I like the pamper night at home.

Laura Lee said...

My favorite is the memory jar. What a great idea!

Vikki Billings said...

I like matching tattoos!