Thanksgiving came and went in the blink of an eye, and before you know it, the holiday season will have ended. That means now is the time to start your holiday shopping for your besties. Whether you’re doing a Secret Santa or just being extra giving this season and getting your bestie the lipstick she’s been wanting for months, this guide will leave you with tons of ideas for the perfect holiday gifts. From experiences to small yet meaningful gifts, this guide has your back!
1. PJ set
I have a newfound love for pajama sets, and you should definitely get you and your friend matching sets! There’s no better feeling in the winter than taking a hot shower, doing skincare, lathering yourself with lotion, spraying perfume on and finishing it all off with an adorable matching pajama set. No doubt, your friend will love this—and you can get them affordably at Target or Amazon, or take a more luxurious route and get them from Djerf Avenue or Victoria’s Secret. Either way, your friend will adore this gift and think of you every time they put their new cozy pajamas on. There’s nothing a cute PJ set can’t fix!
2. Slippers
You can never go wrong with giving someone the comfort of cozy fuzzy slippers during the holiday season. Sticking with the cozy vibe, slippers are the best to gift someone with—who doesn’t love new delicious slippers? Skims has some new trendy slippers, and Amazon always has the best deals and coziest shoes.
3. Tickets to a sporting event or musical
Experience gifts are always my personal favorite because you and your friend get to do something fun together while creating new memories. If you’re into sports, basketball or hockey games are always fun this time of year. Plus, you can get some nachos and beer to snack on during the game! It’s a classic winter activity that you and your friend can have so much fun doing together. If sports isn’t really your or your friend’s thing, go to a musical or play! Who doesn’t love an excuse to dress up and watch a classic like The Nutcracker during the wintertime? I know I do! It’s so much fun and you get to create a whole night out of it with your friend.
4. Uber Gift card
This one is for your friend who seems to already have everything and is constantly on the go! An Uber gift card is so nice to give to someone who is always going somewhere—you can’t go wrong with this one.
5. wine & cheese subscription
This is a classic holiday gift. There are so many options for fruits, cheeses and wines for these subscriptions, and it’s so fun to do this for a wine and cheese-lover! This is a fun and unique idea that anyone would love to be given—it’s truly the gift that keeps on giving.
6. Scarf, hat and glove set
Matching sets of anything are fun to receive, especially a hat and scarf set (bonus points if you also give them mittens)! There are matching winter sets everywhere this time of year, and a winter set is a fun gift to give to pretty much anyone. What better time to gift this than the peak of winter?
7. treat them to dinner
Whether you decide on takeout or dressing up and going out on the town, sometimes treating your friend to dinner is just perfect for a holiday gift! Again, it’s an unforgettable experience and a really nice gesture. Your friend will be so appreciative and you guys can create those everlasting memories and laugh the night away! Plus, you could show up in your new hats and end the night with a slumber party in your matching pajama sets for extra fun.
8. Cozy blanket
You can simply never, and I repeat never, go wrong with gifting someone a new soft blanket. During the winter months, we’re all looking for our favorite warm and snuggly blanket, so what better gift than to get someone their new favorite blanket? You can even go the extra mile and personalize it for them with their name or initials to make it even more special.
9. massage/facial
The best gift to open is a coupon for a massage or facial. After a stressful semester, we’re all in serious need of deep tissue massages and skin care sessions! If you get your friend this, it’s guaranteed they’ll love you forever. This is perfect for wintertime when it’s cold and snowy outside and your friend needs a spa day to relax!
10. books
If your friend is an avid reader or just likes to read sometimes, get them a fun winter romance or the book you’ve been wanting them to read for ages now! It’s the perfect time to give them a book, and the perfect time to read it is while on break.