aaplank Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Please help me brainstorm ideas for a birthday gift for my best friend. We've been friends for over 30 years. Her birthday is in 2 days, so I need to act fast! Also, we live several states away so I would have to get it delivered. The hardest part is that I'm on a really tight budget and can't afford anything too expensive. Here are some random facts about her that might help you figure out a good gift: She's a published author, book lover, coffee lover, health conscious, Muslim, likes make up and costume jewelry. I'm just fresh out of ideas and would be so grateful for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I think the literary tattoos (temporary) on Amazon look rather fun: https://www.amazon.com/Cannot-Live-Without-Books-Literary/dp/1452151865/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545193196&sr=8-1&keywords=literary+tatoos This place has some that are more book- or author-specific, and also shirts, scarves, and totes with book themes or the actual text of the book. My bff got me a tote with the Pride and Prejudice text and it's quite cool (not sure if it was from here, but the same idea). https://www.litographs.com/collections/tattoos/products/sherlockpack1-tattoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Bag of Bird Friendly coffee. New healthy cookbook - I suggest something vegetarian so you don't accidentally send her a book with a ton of pork recipes. Book-related jewelry - you can probably find some off Etsy, things like necklaces with quidditch snitches, or lockets with quotes from famous books, or earrings with images of famous characters (my sister has a pair, mismatched on purpose, from Alice in Wonderland). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 https://www.etsy.com/listing/194275973/real-flowers-necklace-botanical-necklace?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_christmas_Jewelry&utm_custom1=45bb8fb2-76ac-41a2-a778-620b82bc4680&utm_content=go_1097781577_55760860067_256676432629_pla-295491029933_m__194275973&gclid=CjwKCAiA0uLgBRABEiwAecFnk1lFtZuFPp55YpVE55Cf0vLWzHROrLfUWepKT3_k3prxI0ct0hUX9RoCx80QAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 14 minutes ago, katilac said: I think the literary tattoos (temporary) on Amazon look rather fun: https://www.amazon.com/Cannot-Live-Without-Books-Literary/dp/1452151865/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545193196&sr=8-1&keywords=literary+tatoos This place has some that are more book- or author-specific, and also shirts, scarves, and totes with book themes or the actual text of the book. My bff got me a tote with the Pride and Prejudice text and it's quite cool (not sure if it was from here, but the same idea). https://www.litographs.com/collections/tattoos/products/sherlockpack1-tattoo These are so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, ikslo said: https://www.etsy.com/listing/194275973/real-flowers-necklace-botanical-necklace?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_christmas_Jewelry&utm_custom1=45bb8fb2-76ac-41a2-a778-620b82bc4680&utm_content=go_1097781577_55760860067_256676432629_pla-295491029933_m__194275973&gclid=CjwKCAiA0uLgBRABEiwAecFnk1lFtZuFPp55YpVE55Cf0vLWzHROrLfUWepKT3_k3prxI0ct0hUX9RoCx80QAvD_BwE So, so pretty. I'm definitely keeping this in mind. Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceseeker Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 A blue bottle coffee subscription? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 What about sending flowers? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 On 12/19/2018 at 12:15 AM, CaliforniaDreamin said: A blue bottle coffee subscription? Yes, perfect!! I ordered her a gift subscription and she loves it. Thank you! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 Thanks to all for your great ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 49 minutes ago, aaplank said: Yes, perfect!! I ordered her a gift subscription and she loves it. Thank you! Okay, we have very different ideas of what a tight budget entails 😂 I'm glad you found a great gift! Your friend is lucky to have someone who put so much thought into it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 2 hours ago, katilac said: Okay, we have very different ideas of what a tight budget entails 😂 I'm glad you found a great gift! Your friend is lucky to have someone who put so much thought into it. I was surprised that I was able to do this! I chose to set up my own subscription plan and got $10. off my first order. I only paid $30. to have a small bag of coffee delivered 1x week for 4 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 18 minutes ago, aaplank said: I was surprised that I was able to do this! I chose to set up my own subscription plan and got $10. off my first order. I only paid $30. to have a small bag of coffee delivered 1x week for 4 weeks. Nice! Maybe I'll take a second look . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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