At least once a year, you get to thank your best friend for being your sister, brother and partner in crime for the other 364 days of the year. They are the one you can count on to have fun together, to pick you up when you are down, and to share the secrets you do not even tell your family. So, when those gifting occasions like birthdays and Christmas roll around, it can sometimes be difficult to find a gift that is special enough to give to your friend.

To help out, this article is a guide to some original gifts with which to surprise your best friend.

1. Beef Jerky

Everybody loves a food gift and there is no gift more delicious than some high quality beef jerky. 

Jerky is lean trimmed beef that has been cut into strips marinated with spices then dried. It is a delicious high-protein snack that your best friend can enjoy any time they like. There are some awesome beef jerky gift sets available online that make the perfect present. You can give jerky as a gift for a birthday or just as a surprise gift when you guys gather for a picnic or BBQ. The best thing about giving food as a gift is that you usually get to share it too!

2. Scented Candle

Scented candles are wonderful gifts because they provide a lovely aroma and a flame that can reflect the warmth of your feeling towards your friend. There are many luxury scented candles available that would make a perfect gift to show your best friend that you love them. Another really fun thing that you can do is to make a scented candle yourself to give to your friend. This adds an extra special touch to the gift because it will show you have put in the time to make it for your friend. 

3. Leather Notebook

Whilst we all love our phones, there are many people who still carry a notebook, whether that be for organizing their life, scribbling down creative ideas or keeping a journal. One really thoughtful gift that you can give to any friend who loves writing is a leather note-book with high-quality paper. 

This will enable your friend to write anywhere they like and in a notebook which they will be proud to flash in public. There are some really beautiful notebooks available in stationery stores and if you really want to surprise and delight your friend, match the notebook with a fancy pen.

4. Charity Gift

There are so many people who have everything in life that they need and these are the most difficult people to buy for. As the old saying goes, “What do you get for the person who has everything?” If you have a friend like this, one really nice idea is to get them a charity gift. You can make a donation to a cause that your friend is passionate about or send them money to donate to a charity of their wish. It is always nice to share a charity with your friend so that you can work together on helping a cause that you both care about.

5. A Scarf

Scarves are one of the most popular accessories for both men and women and so make the perfect gift for any friend. You will know what colors and styles your best friend likes so you should be able to find the ideal scarf for your friend. There are scarves for the winter and summer seasons so depending on what time of year you are giving the gift, you may choose a thick woolen scarf or a flowing silk pashmina.

6. Luxury Hampers

If you’re looking for a gift that exudes sophistication and indulgence, consider surprising your best friend with luxury hampers for him. Packed with an assortment of high-quality gourmet treats, fine wines, premium chocolates, and other carefully selected items, a luxury hamper is a surefire way to make a lasting impression. Whether it’s a special occasion or just a spontaneous gesture to show your appreciation, the thoughtfulness and elegance of a luxury hamper will undoubtedly put a smile on your best friend’s face. Choose a hamper that suits his taste and interests, and watch as he enjoys the decadent delights within, creating cherished memories together.

7. Tickets

Tickets are a great gift because they will give your friend an experience that they remember forever and, if you buy two tickets, you can share the experience with your friend. There are tickets to all kinds of things like theater shows, music concerts or even plane tickets for a weekend away with your friend. One really fun way to give tickets is to slip them inside your friend’s birthday card, so that when they open it, they are surprised by the tickets.

Best friends are so important to us and we share everything together from menu choices to relationship advice. They are the ones who support you through every breakup, every job interview and every bad haircut. Finding the perfect to surprise your best friend and show them how much you appreciate them is so important. Try out some of the suggestions in this article and you should put a big smile on your best friend’s face.

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