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Five Gifts Under $50 For Different Types of Friends

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at DePauw chapter.

Whether it be for a birthday, a holiday, a ~special~ celebration or just a “thank-you-for-being-my-bestie” kind of thing, buying gifts for friends can be incredibly stressful, not to mention expensive. But it doesn’t have to be! Knowing what kind of present to get for different types of friends can be challenging, so I’ve come up with a handy-dandy list of things to get for all the unique ladies in your ~girl gang~ that are thoughtful, fun and won’t break the bank!

For the Practical (and Sparkle-Loving) Bestie: A New Phone Case!

As a practical gal myself, I don’t know how I would function if there wasn’t a case on my phone (let the records show that I am also the clumsiest, dropsiest person on the PLANET as well). Grab your practical babe one of these Speck sparkly cases to add a little shimmer and a lot of protection to her life!

For the Organized, Boss-Babe Bestie: A Beautiful Planner!

My planner is my own personal baby and keeps me on track, on schedule, and eases my anxiety in all of its color-coded glory. An organized gal knows the benefits of having a paper planner, and the satisfaction of crossing off tasks throughout the day has no comparison. If you really want to impress your sweet organized bestie, order her a personalized monthly planner for a present she’ll use every day.

For the Free-Spirited, Zodiac-Obsessed Bestie: A Zodiac Constellation Necklace

Astrology and discovering your zodiac sign have been all the rage recently, and what better way to flaunt your sign than with a chic constellation pendant? For the angel in your group who feeds off of good vibes and happy times, grab her one of these adorable necklaces to make her feel loved and ~extra connected~ to her beloved sign.

For the Resident Makeup Guru Bestie: An Eyeshadow Palette

Personally, I don’t know anything about makeup or how to put it on— all I can do myself is mascara and lip balm. Luckily, one of my besties is a makeup wiz and helps me out when I want to get all glammed up. For the lady in your squad with a thing for makeup, pick up one of the  cult-favorite Naked palettes for her and she’ll be in heaven!

For the Super-Chill Besties: A Lush Bath and Body Gift Set

There’s nothing more relaxing than drawing up a nice hot bath and plopping a pretty, sweet-scented bath bomb in the middle, or pampering your skin with gentle (and vegan!) soaps and lotions. Your chill, go-with-the-flow bestie will love a Lush gift set, which will let her pamper herself for many relaxing evenings!

And there you have it— a nice little guide on gift-giving for 5 different friends! Now that I’ve made this list, I can’t wait to try it out and see what my friends think of the gifts they’ll get. Thanks for reading guys, I love y’all!

St. Louis gal, Art History major and adamant fan, twin sister, Diet Coke fanatic, book lover, and avid supporter of flower power