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It's hard to find a gift that suits personality and style and reflects thoughtfulness, let alone when you're on a restricted budget. Culturally, we use gift giving to show how much we love a person; sometimes we allow our gifts to speak for ourselves. But what if we took a moment to reflect on what brought our friendship together and leaned into thoughtful giving? It only takes a note to share with someone how much you care and, bonus, a small token of your appreciation. People crave connection and value friendship, so discover what means the most to them.
Perhaps their astrological sign holds significant meaning in their life, or they adore cooking with rare spices and novelty cookbooks. It'll mean the world to them that you noticed, remembered, and shared a little joy with them to continue lighting up their world. Whether for your BFF, a host, or a coworker, we have curated gifts that will leave a positive impression and won't feel like a last-minute bargain buy (we got you).
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Best Gift for Stress
Musee Sea Salt & Grapefruit Shower Steamer
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Best Gift for Stress
Musee Sea Salt & Grapefruit Shower Steamer
If she doesn't have a bathtub or enjoys long showers, this gift will help her relish time alone as she drinks in aromatherapeutic essential oils and detoxes from her day.
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Best Gift for Writers
Mnycxen Retro Classic Alphabet Initial Sealing Wax Seal Stamp
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Best Gift for Writers
Mnycxen Retro Classic Alphabet Initial Sealing Wax Seal Stamp
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Give your seal of approval with this personalized wax seal stamp. Perfect for party invitations or special notes passed between friends for corresponding all year long.
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Best Housewarming Gift
Anthropologie Capri Blue Volcano Capiz Jar Candle
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Best Housewarming Gift
Anthropologie Capri Blue Volcano Capiz Jar Candle
Splurge on this delicious tropical scent as a housewarming gift to brighten up their new space. Each time she smells hints of sugared oranges and salty waves, it'll remind her of home.
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Best Gift for Encouragement
Musee Thankful Bar Soap
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Best Gift for Encouragement
Musee Thankful Bar Soap
Beloved by Oprah, these bar soaps come in an array of scents, all with words of kindness carved into each one, such as hope, thankful, and loved. All to remind us of the little things that bring us joy.
This lipstick is noted by Glossier as its "cashmere sweatpants of lipstick," and we're inclined to agree. With its smooth finish and hydrating serum, it'll be a welcome gift by any woman on your list.
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Best Gift for Cooks
Mark Bitterman Bitterman’s Pinot Noir Salt
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Best Gift for Cooks
Mark Bitterman Bitterman’s Pinot Noir Salt
She will love trying this salt if she relishes exploring flavors and is a fan of cooking shows. This wine-infused salt bursts with bold, nuanced flavor; it pairs beautifully with Mark Bitterman's book Salted.
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Benevolence LA Plush Velvet Travel Jewelry Storage Box
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Benevolence LA Plush Velvet Travel Jewelry Storage Box
Voted as one of Oprah's Favorite Things, this plush velvet jewelry box will keep her organized on the go. It comes in a variety of colors and has a small mirror inside for a quick touch-up if desired.
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Best Gift for Romantics
Written Word & Co. Pride & Prejudice Classic Story Pencils
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Best Gift for Romantics
Written Word & Co. Pride & Prejudice Classic Story Pencils
Calling all Jane Austen fans! Whether they enjoy writing by hand or want to keep a book full of pencils on their desk, this is an ideal gift for fans of Mr. Darcy.
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Best Gift for Best Friend
Naturim Vitamin C Complex Face Serum
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Best Gift for Best Friend
Naturim Vitamin C Complex Face Serum
Skincare lovers will rejoice when presented with this brightening serum with hyaluronic acid and vitamins E and C. It'll give her a youthful glow that reinvigorates her naturally beautiful face.
If she loves a pop of color and playful, unexpected gear, these socks are not only are they magical with adorable unicorns and rainbows but also support the LGBTQ community, reminding all to love with compassion at every step.
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Giver her flowers and a glass-tinted vase to keep flowers in all year round to warm up a space and brighten the soul.
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Let her choose the perfect sit-down book she can enjoy with a cup of tea and a roaring fire. It's like giving the gift of time!
Perfect for the on-trend fashionista who loves the sun. It's made of straw, and this creamy color pairs with everything.
Emma Sutton-Williams
Freelancer
Emma is a New York-based writer focused on beauty, lifestyle, and fashion. When she’s not scribbling novel ideas (pun intended), she’s off performing on Broadway and recording movie scores as a Juilliard-trained violinist. Her bylines have appeared in Rolling Stone, Parents, InStyle, Oprah Daily, and well, you get the idea.