Saturday, July 24, 2021

49 Gifts Your Best Friend Might Actually Want For Their Birthday

 

1. sweatshirt embroidered with their favorite Taylor Swift lyric they can cozy up in while listening to an endless loop of Folklore and Evermore (crying in the bathtub at the same time is not required but also not frowned upon).

buzzfeed editor wearing an embroidered sweatshirt with a tea cup and the words "gold rush" on it
a pile of embroidered taylor swift sweatshirts
Emma Lord / BuzzFeed, thethreethirteen / Via instagram.com

A handful of us have ordered pieces from Three Thirteen and have nothing but positive things to say about this woman-owned small business. My fellow BuzzFeed editor Emma Lord (pictured above) didn't have to do much convincing to get me to add one of these beauties into my cart shortly after hers arrived. The best part about this shop is that you can have the embroidery done on an array of items — sweatshirts, tees, hoodies, or a long sleeve. The quality is fantastic and I'll be living in mine long after the next rumored TS album arrives.

Get the crewneck from from Three Thirteen for $40 (available in unisex sizes S–3XL, 10 colors, 7 Evermore styles and 5 Folklore styles).

2. A set of LED light saber chopsticks for your BFF who is the Chewbacca to your Han Solo (and also happens to be who you get sushi with every Friday night).

unlit lightsaber chopsticks
amazon.com, Emma Lord / BuzzFeed

Promising review: "I purchased these for a friend's birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin' AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!" —T. Redwood

Get two pairs from Amazon for $14.97.

3. smartphone printer for anyone who is constantly taking selfies but then doesn't know what to do with them after they've uploaded them to Insta.

Fujifilm mini link smartphone printer in pink next to an iPhone
Urban Outfitters

They'll need some Instax Mini Film to print the photos on.

Promising review: "This photo printer is perfect!! It's the perfect size to put in your purse or backpack and the color is so cute! It prints out the photos beautifully and within minutes. I definitely recommend this printer! It also has a long battery life so you don't need to worry about charging it as much." —summs

Get it from Urban Outfitters $99 (available in two colors).

4. A challenging 1,000-piece gradient puzzle that'll take them more than one session to finish — they may want to throw it across the room, but they'll thank you for the mental distraction.

a pink to blue gradient puzzle
Amazon

You might want to add a puzzle roller into your cart as well so they won't find themselves stressing out over "where should I put this half-finished puzzle?"

Promising review: "This was my first time buying this brand, and as an avid puzzler, I know there is definitely nothing worse than a brand who doesn’t put care into the quality of their puzzles, and Betterco absolutely does! The puzzle was beautiful, and the quality of the pieces were great. Sturdy, fit snug together, and no bending or peeling. Highly recommend." —Ashley Masterson

Get it from Amazon for $15.20.

5. Minnie Mouse stud earrings you can count on to bring some extra magic into their life and make them feel like it's their birthday gift every day.

a model wearing minnie mouse earrings that look like they are filled with sprinkles
BaubleBar

Get them from BaubleBar for $46.

Check out the entire adorable Disney collection here!

6. subscription to Atlas Coffee Club to bring aromatic, fresh beans from all over the world right to their front door.

hand holding a bag of coffee
coffee bags
Kayla Suazo / BuzzFeed, atlascoffeeclub / Via instagram.com

My fellow BuzzFeed editor Kayla Suazo tried out Atlas Coffee Club and only had good things to say:

"My first observation after opening the box was the smell. It smells FAN-FREAKIN'-TASTIC. It also comes with sweet postcards from the cities where the batches are from, so the entire experience feels so lovely and personal. As for the coffee itself, it's heavenly. I am used to store-bought coffee — which yes, is fine — but both of these tasted incredibly fresh and different from each other. The Peruvian coffee has this dark, almost chocolate taste to it, so I imagine it would be delicious with a morning sweet treat (maybe I should start eating pie every day?). The Colombian batch, on the other hand, was a little lighter roast-wise but still had delicious notes of rich sweetness. TL;DR: both of them were incredible both in taste and quality."

Get a subscription to Atlas Coffee Club for $4+ (available in a half bag, single bag, or double bag and shipments every two or four weeks).

Check out our full review of Atlas Coffee Club here!

7. A playful tie-dye loungewear set they'll happily wear during your snuggly at-home birthday celebration — pair it with their favorite snacks, drinks, and movie to make the "party" feel extra festive.

a model in pink tie dye sweatshirt and joggers
Old Navy

Get them from Old Navy: sweatshirt for $30 (available in regular, tall, and petite sizes XS–XXL, and plus sizes 1X–4X), joggers for $26 (available in sizes 1X–4X and four styles).

8. mug warmer that'll be invaluable to your roomie who has a terrible habit of making themselves a cup of tea then lingering for so long at your doorway while updating you on the latest development in the "Driver's License" drama that their drink gets cold.


source - https://www.buzzfeed.com/hbraga/best-friend-birthday-gifts

No comments:

Post a Comment