Haven't Got Your Gifts Ready for Friendship Day 2019? 10 Last Minute Friendship Day Gifts for Friends Who've Stood By You Always

Every day is a special day when you are with friends and you can celebrate the bond, the evolution of it and your time together each time you’re with each other. Some significant aspects of a friendship warrant accepting one another the way you are without any pre-conceived notions or judgments, respect each other’s privacy and sentiments, remember and be mindful of their other relationships as well as be considerate towards each other’s challenges and achievements. When you keep these few points close to your heart, your relationship will continue flourishing strength to strength.

Gifting is a special way of expressing your care and affection. When choosing a gift for your friends, think of their interests and hobbies, the sort of books they love reading, the music or movies they like or something that matches their personality. If he/she’s a die-hard fan then a t-shirt from his/her favourite musical band’s merchandise or quirky fan memorabilia would be perfect. You’d also put together a gift that is handmade, perhaps a scrapbook with your pictures and significant objects of those memories or a friendship bracelet, or you could also write a letter expressing your unsaid feelings to appreciate your friend.

Choosing a gift can be challenging when your friend seems to have it all! So the best way of deciding what to give is really dependent on how well you know your friends and are aware of their everyday issues. Revisit your conversations with them, when they talk about things they love, something they’d like to have, or something they’ve lost and these conversations could become useful in getting them appropriate gifts.

If your friend is someone who leads a very hectic and stressful life, then a quiet dinner, or a weekend away or an unwinding massage session would be really helpful. You could arrange for one for both or individually for your friend. Your choice of gift, when custom made for your friends will earn their appreciation and heart all over again.

This unique metal & wood wind chime is an apt choice for good luck and a symbol of positivity for your friend. Constructed for long term use, this wind chime is priced at Rs. 435. The pleasant jingling sound from the bells clinking together when the wind passes through them, lingers long enough in the air to spread positive vibrations to attract prosperity to the place and people around. Metal chimes are best hung in the west or northwest section of a house, which are also known to be the metallic areas of that space. The chimes should ideally be hung in the mentioned direction from a ceiling or under a door that receives a gentle breeze on any given day. It is available in most retail stores or you can buy online at Amazon (1-day delivery).

A plush toy is cuddly and adorable, hug it, nuzzle your face into it, or just take comfort from its soft, furry build and adorable expressions. It can bring warm and fuzzy feelings to most people thanks to childhood memories. Plush toys, teddy bears or stuffed animals are known means of reducing stress as well as easing any discomfort or anxiety and also aids in sleep. Buy a plush toy for your friend this Friendship Day to help him/her reconnect with their inner child and enjoy the opportunity to unwind with love. The average price point is Rs. 300-900. You can buy one for yourself or your friend from Shoppers Stop.

Made of essential oils and ideal for daily use is this hamper of assorted natural handmade soaps from Khadi. Rich with ancient healing remedies, this assorted pack includes: 12 soaps of aloe vera, chandan haldi, neem tulsi, rose water, saffron, sandalwood, mixed fruit, mint, neem, orange, lemongrass and lemon. All soaps are enriched with complete skin care solution, good for prevention against bacteria, infections and have varied healing properties and are suitable for all skin types. They are crafted out of natural ingredients and essential oils with glycerin that brings the essential benefits for skin care. The gift pack is available in most Khadi retails stores priced at Rs. 249 or you can choose individual soaps and customize the hamper from any beauty store, starting at Rs. 70 each. You can also purchase the gift hamper from Amazon.

Get customized cupcakes specially made for your friend by specifying your preferred theme. You can choose a theme from Google search or any other weblink, upload a sample picture of how you’d like the cupcakes to be and will be delivered to you in one day from the date of the order. You can choose either eggless or regular cupcakes from assorted flavours of chocolate, cheesecake, chocolate cream, coffee, red velvet or vanilla. Purchase a pack of 6 cupcakes, priced at Rs. 1,250 from Wish A Cupcake. You’d also place your order at your nearest local bakery and get them just at the right time to present it on Friendship Day.

Who doesn’t enjoy a bowl full of popcorn to share with friends, while watching a movie, reading a book or just while lounging around listening to music? Whether you order them online or pick them from your nearest departmental store, there’s a wide variety of popcorn packs available both individually and in packs with varied flavours, making them an ideal gift option. Most of these popcorns are gluten-free, with less or no trans-fat, for healthy eaters. Pick your choice ranging between Rs. 29-Rs.600. Or you could purchase this delicious Popcorn Combo Gift Pack containing 3 flavours from Big Basket for just Rs. 506.

We all have songs that we share with our loved ones and they go onto becoming memories during the ups and lows of life. It’d be a wonderful idea to make a playlist of songs that hold a special significance for you and your friend, a mix of his/her favourite numbers and a number of pep-me-ups. In all, make it a list that’ll be really special to your friend in times to come. You could also make a CD compilation of it all, or save it on a quirky flash drive and gift it to your friend with a box of chocolates.

Here’s a fun way of honouring your friendship by making a friends’ theme frame pack. You can also follow an illustrative view of the steps on Wiseshe.

Handmade gifts are a new rage these days and if it is something that can be used every day, your gift would be an excellent way of reminding your friend of the special bond you both share! With a very few items most of which you can find lying around your home, you can make a colourful desk bundle.

Get innovative and stir up some memories of your time together with your friend by gifting it in a memory jar. Go over to Goods Home Design for more ideas of the same.

Coasters made out of scrabble tiles are a creative way to celebrate your friendship and also a gift that comes in handy for when your friend has guests over. Head over to Wikihow for a detailed illustration of the steps.

In this day and age, when taking a moment out to breathe freely seems highly unlikely, maintain relationships seems like a tall order! However, with a little extra effort, thoughtfulness and care, you can contribute to the longevity of friendships with these quick tips: