11 Perfect Holiday Gifts for Your BFF

Best friends are irreplaceable. They lift you up when you're feeling down, knock some sense into you when you're being silly, and laugh with you when you're happy. A best friend is like your soul mate, and it is only fitting that you give them the best holiday gifts you can think of! However, sometimes finding the perfect gift can be a challenge. Sure, you know them so well and you're quite certain of what things they like. However, the downside is that they also know you too well and can practically guess what you plan to give them.

How do you surprise your BFF? If you've been friends for a long time, chances are you've been exchanging Christmas gifts as a yearly tradition for quite some time. What do you give to make each year different than the last? If you feel like you’ve run out of ideas for making their gift extra special, then here are 11 Christmas gift ideas to inspire you!

1) Handmade Soap

One of the best holiday gifts is something handmade. It can be even more special if it's something that you have made yourself! For BFF’s who love skin pampering, handmade soap is the perfect gift. If you are into DIY projects, making the soap with your own hands can also be a fun activity too! The best part is that you can totally customize the soap to match your best friend's personal tastes. Infuse the soap with their favorite scents, or shape it into something she likes—perhaps a cute animal, a lovely flower or a romantic heart. Get creative! Your BFF will surely appreciate the time and effort you spend making a personalized gift.

• Tip: If you can't make it yourself, find someone who sells handmade soap and get them to personalize it for you. You can even get two or three personalized pieces and arrange them in a pretty gift basket for your BFF too!

2) Invigorating Essential Oils

Soothing scents are guaranteed to relieve stress and reduce anxiety. Give your BFF a set of calming essential oils for that relaxing bath after their long day at work. We would recommend a starter set of lavender, tea tree, peppermint, lemon, and eucalyptus. These are the perfect pick-me-ups to combat stress, sick days, and low-energy moments!

3) An Awesome Statement Shirt

Is your BFF an edgy rock chick? A strong girl who likes to challenge the normal way of fashion? A statement shirt can be the perfect gift for this independent woman. Statement shirts are also positively trendy right now, so it's a win-win deal! Make sure to get one that matches her preferences or advocacies though!

4) A Cute Vintage Blouse

Women's blouses are always great holiday gifts, especially when you make the effort to find something that really matches your BFF's personal style. A vintage-style blouse is perfect for the ultra-feminine BFF who loves all things elegant!

5) A Personalized Travel Journal

We all have that one friend who loves to explore the world. Sometimes you travel with her, other times she goes off on her own adventures. And as your BFF, she never fails to bring back a souvenir for you! Get her to document those awesome adventures with a travel journal. To make this gift extra special, have it customized with your BFF’s name, her travel bucket list, dream destinations, and even personal quotes from you to cheer her on!

6) A Cozy Winter “Survival” Package

For the laid-back BFF who likes to stay home and read, a special “comfort kit” or “survival package” is a fun and unique twist to on any traditional Christmas gift ideas. Instead of just giving her one of the books on her to-read wishlist, add a few extra items. Wrap a cozy knit sweater or scarf, a personalized mug, and some of her favorite coffee to drink. Now, imagine her sitting by the fire on a cold winter day, coffee in hand, all snug and flicking through the pages of that brand-new book. Perfect, isn’t it?

7) Matching Friendship Bracelets

Show her just how much you treasure that deep connection between you two by getting a pair of matching bracelets as the perfect symbol of your genuine friendship! You have several options here; you can get bracelets that are exactly the same, representing the things you both like. Or, you can get bracelets with the same design but in different colors. You could also get similar bracelets but with different charms that match each of your personalities. For example, two bracelets with the same band or chain, but her charm is a musical note while yours is a cute heart shape.

9) Some Fun Wall Décor

For the BFF you always share a laugh with, fun and quirky home decorations are awesome Christmas gift ideas. Funny quotes that she can hang on her wall will be great conversation starters and as time passes, it will always be something you both can fondly look back on every time you stop by for a visit!

8) Sweet and Luscious Scents

Perfume is a great gift idea for the BFF who likes to go out and mingle. Give her some delightful scents that she can use whatever the occasion, be it a casual get-together or a formal celebration. As her best friend, you know what she likes, so find something that will surely tickle her senses.

Tip: Some specialty shops offer bespoke and customized perfumes where you can mix your own scents and even design the bottle. Try creating a unique perfume just for your BFF!

9) A Rejuvenating Spa Treat

Sometimes it’s not the material things that count, but the experience. For best friends that do nearly everything together, a spa date full of pampering and relaxation is the ultimate experience. Say thank you to your BFF for always being there and treat her to an energizing massage this Christmas!