Unique Birthday Gifts for Friends
Nearly everyone already has more "stuff" than they know what to do with. This can make shopping for a unique birthday gift challenging. How do you select a unique gift that lets your friend know that you care about them without adding to their clutter? The easiest way to select a unique birthday gift for a friend is to use what you know about them, their interests, hobbies, passions, and foibles, to create a truly one of a kind gift that they will treasure.
Hobbies & Sports
If your friend has a hobby, or if they are a sports fan, it is easy to find a unique gift that they will love. Whether their hobby is gardening, trains, antique advertising tins, or quirky old kitchen clocks, you can let your friend know that you understand them with a gift directly related to one of their interests. If your special friend is a sports fan, a signed jersey,Fathead wall sticker, or tickets to a coveted game all make excellent birthday gifts.
From the kitchen
If you enjoy cooking, a gift of food is always welcome. Decadent brownies, a homemade birthday cake, or a loaf of luscious fruit and nut bread all make excellent gifts that don't sit on the shelf unused.Home canned produce, jams or jellies, ready to make cookie recipes, or favorite soups can be combined in decorative containers from your local thrift store for a gift unlike any other.
From the garden
If you are lucky enough to have a garden, your friend is sure to appreciate cuttings from favorite succulents, a bouquet of favorite flowers, or a freshly planted strawberry pot can add beautiful accents to your friend's home or yard while providing a reminder of how much you value their friendship.
Photo album
One of the things about friends is time spent together. You can create a welcome, affordable gift by creating a photo album of all your years of friendship, complete with embarrassing moments, silly smiles, and what-were-we-thinking moments! It is simple enough to scan and print photographs, or to print photos from your computer. A unique album discovered at a yard sale or thrift store make this an affordable gift. You can make it even better by adding ticket stubs from shared events, funny stickers, and other memorabilia.
Activities
Rather than giving your friend more stuff, you can give the gift of an activity. Considerskydiving, horseback riding, a wine tasting, or tickets to a local street fair, car show, or movie screening. This is time you can enjoy together, creating yet another memory with your dear friend.
Loved ones
If you can afford it, one exceptional gift for a close friend is to arrange for a distant loved one to surprise them with a visit on their birthday. Imagine your friend's delighted smile when they see a son, daughter, or parent whom they haven't seen in too long, on their special day! No matter what other celebrations occur, it will be your thoughtful gift that they will remember for years to come.
While your faithful friendship is the best gift a person can give, it is always fun to surprise your friend with a unique gift on their birthday.
