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How To Choose A Gift For Your Friend?

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With friendship day just around the corner, all of us are busy reminiscing on our old friends. However, some of those friends are very special to us and we cannot imagine passing that day without giving them a gift as a token of our appreciation. We hope to convey our feelings of gratitude and their value in our lives through the gift we give them. So, the process of choosing a gift for our friend is one in which some thought must be put into.

Also, we don't have only a single friend whom we wish to give gifts to. We have many and to buy each of them a gift which conveys our feelings to them can be a burden on our budget.

Here at BP Guide, we aim at making the process a little bit easier for you. We have come up with 10 different friendship day gift ideas to help you choose meaningful gifts, on a budget! With this guide, choose special gifts for all your special friends and revel in the celebration of your togetherness.

Check What They Need

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There are tons of gifts you can give your friend. That doesn't mean that you have to give them those. Giving something your friend actually needs is a great way to tell them that you are aware of their needs and have been paying attention to their lives. This not only makes your friend feel appreciated but also makes him/her feel valued.

The best way you can do this is by paying rapt attention to their words. They must have told you at one point or the other that they want a particular thing. Just go back and think of all the times your friend mentioned something he/she wants. If they don't possess it yet, your problem is solved. Just go to the store, purchase it and wrap it up in a pretty paper. Your job is done! You have your perfect gift ready.

Add Your Flavor, Get It personalized!

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You can easily add your touch to any store-bought gift by either adding something which they like( chocolates, maybe?) or by writing them a special note. You can also consider giving them something completely handmade. Handmade gifts convey thoughtfulness and love more than anything else. You can make these gifts by choosing something that both you and your friend relate to or something which symbolises your relationship.

A scrapbook with all the photos you've clicked together is both fun to make and to gift. While making it, you are sure to remember the old times you've spent together and when your friend receives it, he/she will be able to go down memory lane as well. A handmade bracelet or a necklace is a great option if you have a female best friend.

Pay Attention To Their Interests

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Let's say you have a friend who loves art. Maybe he/she paints. Just pay attention to the glow in his/her eyes when he/she receives a set of paint brushes or an artwork by his/her favourite artist. You are bound to see emotions flowing. These things may not mean a lot to you but gift giving is all about giving something which your friend will definitely enjoy and cherish. Pay close attention to what they love, their passions and then see if they need anything related to fulfilling/practising their passion. Gift them that! They will love you for what you've done.

Give Them An Experience

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Gifting your friend an experience is one of the best things you can actually do. A person might remember and use a materialistic thing for a while but an experience is etched into the memory. The joy which your friend feels is invaluable when both of you experience something together. The more adrenaline rush you experience together, the more your bond deepens. You can also choose a classic spa experience if your friend loves to just lay back and relax.

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Go Old School, Make Friendship Bands!

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Colourful bands worn on the wrists, also called friendship bands, have been popular for a long time. You have been gifting them when you were in school. Do you remember the joy you felt when you received one?

Well, recreate the joy by giving friendship bands this friendship day. The little piece worn around the wrist used to be an indication of how many friends you had when you were little. Now, let it be an indication to your friend that you value your friendship with childlike enthusiasm and innocence. You might take a little while to make them perfectly, but a few tries will definitely get you there. Make these bands in such a way that they can be worn on a day-to-day basis. Also, make sure that you make these bands in colours which your friend loves.

Friendship bands can be made for a friend of any age and any gender. Both your male and female friends will enjoy wearing them, provided it is made to suit their preferences. Consider the tastes of your friend before you get to start making one. Now that you have decided which colour bands you'll make, go to the local market and find yarn. This usually costs Rs. 30-40, based on the quality of the yarn and the location from which you are buying.

Once that part is done, go on the internet and find the various designs in which you can make friendship bands. You can also check out this video which shows you the various kinds of friendship bands you can make. Go crazy with different patterns and most importantly, have fun during the process and while gifting it to your friend!

Gift Your Friends A Card, Or Make One!

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Gifting a card has never gotten out of style. No matter what age or gender your friend is, a card will convey to them your feelings of cheerfulness and gaiety. You can find an amazing collection of friendship day cards at your local gift store or online, with words which express exactly what you want to convey. You can get one for as cheap as Rs. 50 and the price can go as high as you want, depending on the card you choose. You can buy a really cool F.R.I.E.N.D.S. card by Lolprint from Flipkart here for Rs140.

Alternately, you can look at templates online and make the card yourself. It helps if you are an artist and have at least some prior experience in making cards. Even if you don't have any, it doesn't matter. All you have to do is to find a tutorial and start right away. No matter how it turns out, the effort you put into making it is what will make your friend's heart warm and fuzzy. You can learn how to make a friendship day greeting card in the above video.

Receiving a card through the mail on friendship day morning will surely attach a smile on your friend's face and that is our goal. So, go ahead, buy a card or make one, and send it!

Buy Their Favorite Book

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Can you describe your friend as a nerd or a geek? Do you always find your friend with a book? Well, there is no better gift you can give him/her besides a book. A popular saying goes 'there is never a person who owns too many books!'

Since you already know that your friend is a hardcore bibliophile, spend some time asking them which books they have been reading lately. Then discreetly ask which books they are trying to read next. Well, here is your answer. Buy them whichever book they seem to be interested in and gift it to them this friendship day.

Alternately, you can casually take your friend to the bookstore a few days prior to friendship day and observe which books they are checking out. If they seem interested in a particular book but do not buy it, buy it for them. If you are still unsure and if you find your friend not liking any particular book, find out the genre which they always keep reading and gift them a book from that genre.

You can also just buy them a book of your choice if you think that your friend must read it. However, a Harry Potter series or a Jane Austen novel will not fail you ever. Around 500 million copies of the Harry Potter series have been sold worldwide and it has been translated into over 80 languages. It is definitely one of the most loved books and you can gift your friend this amazing series for just Rs. 1700 from Flipkart. Also, consider gifting them collections of poetry if your friend is an avid poetry reader. It is all the more better if you know which poet they like the most.

Persoanlise A Mug

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Do you wish to eternally keep reminding your friend of your friendship? If yes, you can never go wrong with gifting them a coffee mug.

It can be of much more value if you can customise it. Your friend will remember you whenever he/she drinks out of this mug. You can add a favourite picture of you both on the mug and also write a message you wish for him/her to remember. Make sure you get it printed on colours which your friend loves. This gift can be given to both men and women. Age is also not much of a criterion here because if your friend is too young, he/she can still drink milk out of it!

You can purchase a personalised coffee mug for Rs. 225 from Vistaprint here. It can be in colour black or white with 8 different colour options for the handle and the inside of the mug. Choose a wraparound print and just start designing it the way you want!

Flowers Are The Best

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Who doesn't love flowers? They are a great gift to give to your female friend. Since this is friendship day, you can give your friend a bunch of yellow flowers. Before you choose to gift flowers to your female friend, make sure that you do proper research of what meaning the flower conveys. Also, consider the meaning the number of flowers you gift conveys. This is definitely a cool and inexpensive gift for friendship day. The price can range anywhere from Rs. 20 for a single flower and can go up to thousands of rupees if you choose to give an expensive bouquet.

Yellow is a colour which represents friendship, optimism, remembrance, loyalty and joy. You can get a bouquet of 10 bright yellow roses delivered to your friend from fernsnpetals at Rs.349. This will be a lively and mesmerising gift to your friend. The only drawback is that your male friends may not like receiving this gift. Otherwise, it is perfect and this is a gift you can buy easily as flowers are available almost everywhere.

Chocolates? Yes! Yes! Yes!

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Want to spend the friendship day with sweetness? Gift your friend chocolates. You can also gift your friend a collection of all of their favourite chocolates. Better yet, gift them a chocolate hamper. You will definitely be a friend who has sweetened their day. The price of this gift can be as low as Rs.5 and can go up to whatever amount you decide.

Chocolates are great gifts because it is scientifically proven that eating chocolate can increase the happiness level of a person. You can gift them to any gender but make sure you know that your friend actually eats chocolates. Otherwise, it would be a waste. Also, before gifting your friend dark chocolate or any other kind of chocolate which isn't very commonly consumed, make sure that your friend actually likes it. Some people are allergic to peanuts or caramel which is a common addition to chocolate. Keep in mind the preferences of your friend before you buy them chocolate. You can play safe by gifting them plain milk chocolate, which is widely loved.

Brighten up and instil sweetness into your friendship by gifting your friend a box of delicious homemade chocolates from igp.com for Rs.235. In this goodie bag, you will get 100 grams of homemade dark chocolate and a lot of happiness!

Personalise A Photo Calender

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A calendar which adorns a wall or graces a desk is one of the most essential things which we all have in our homes. Why not make a calendar exclusively for your friend? You can gift a customised photo calendar with all of your best photos on it to your friend this friendship day. Add a lot of pictures and make sure that you make it colourful. This is a gift which your friend can use all year and then keep it saved for later. The thought which you put into making this gift will make your friend's heart fill with joy. It is a gift which you can give to both your male and female friends.

You can get your photo calender at Rs. 180 from vistaprint here. All you have to do is upload the images, select a specific design and choose the type of paper you want the calendar to be printed on. Wham! Your customised photo calendar is ready which you can now deliver it to your friend's place.

Gift A Mani-Pedi

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Do you have a female best friend? Is she known as the beauty queen in your friend's circle? Well, this friendship day, give the beauty queen a chance to enhance her beauty a tad bit more and make her feel cherished.

Gifting a mani-pedi tells your friend that you wish for her to relax a little bit more and cherish herself a little bit more. The bonus point? You are giving her a chance to clean up real good and that also makes her feel more beautiful. You can buy a mani-pedi kit by Aroma Treasures for Rs. 108 from Amazon here. This kit, designed to remove dead cells, clear skin of impurities and restore healthy skin, contains cuticle cream, lavender salt, lemon tea tree foot wash, lemon and apricot scrub, manicure and pedicure cream, a petit grain hand and foot mask. This is a very considerate gift and your friend will love you for it!

Give Them Fresh Air, An Indoor Plant

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If your friend is a nature lover, gift him/her an indoor plant and let them enjoy the peace nature brings them in the confines of their own home. Plants can be a symbol of growth and when gifted, the receiver also gets a subtle message that you want your friend to grow, professionally, personally, and financially. In addition, plants also bring us health. They provide us with oxygen and keep our air purified.

Choose the correct kind of indoor plant to gift. Gifting different plants can mean different things. You can gift plants which purify the air, bring happiness and good luck etc. They are also a great addition as decor to indoor spaces. Plants liven up any place and also have healing powers.

Buy a Syngonium Reticulata, an indoor ornamental plant with medium-maintenance, from UGAOO for Rs. 195 here. It is a quick growing, non-fussy plant which is a perfect addition to your friend's living room. Gift this to your friend and say yes to freshness and love!

A Personalized Phone Cover

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Every one of us has a phone, and a phone cover is essential for maintaining the phone. We can avoid a lot of damages to our phones if we have a good phone cover. By gifting your friend a personalised phone cover, you are not only giving him/her an essential thing but also adding your flavour in the process.

Gift your friend a phone cover with a picture of you both and be assured that they will cherish it. Since it is a thing which is constantly in use, you will always be in your friend's mind. This, again, can be given to both your male and female friends of any age.

You can gift a personalized phone cover here. Choose the model of your friend's phone and start designing. It is an easy process which will result in a worthwhile gift. The starting price is Rs. 200 and it can go higher, depending on the design you select.

Bonus Idea: Zero Cost Gift Ideas For Your Friend

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Here are some of the gift ideas you can give your friend without spending even a penny.

Write A Long Email or A Hand-Written Letter

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Nothing conveys how special a person is to you besides your own words. No matter what you gift, writing a small note tells your friend that he/she is valuable to you. This can also be given as a stand alone gift, if you wish to do so. Make your friend know how important they are to you by writing them a long email or a handwritten letter.

Describe how you met and the ups and downs you faced together, the funny moments amd also the stupid things you did, Take them through a roller-coaster of emotions by writing all that you wish to convey, things which were said before and unsaid too! This definitely is an eternal gift, one that your friend will cherish for as long as they live.

Write A Funny Song or Poem Describing Your Friend

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Are you good with words? Can you whip up a poem in a matter of minutes? Take some time out and write a funny poem describing an incident which happened in your friend's life or the general characteristics of your friend. Make sure that this is written in a way to crack your friend up and you will have given your friend a unique gift.

Cook Your Friend Something They Love

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This gift idea is for all your foodie friends. If you are passionate about cooking and if you have a friend who appreciates your culinary skills, cook them a dish which they love and voila, you've given them a tasty friendship day gift.

Just Sit, Drink Coffee and TALK!

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Go ahead and just invite your friend over on friendship day. Clear all your appointments and make tons of coffee. Sit with your friend and spend your day just doing nothing. Talk about anything and everything. Remind your friend about the good old days. Laugh together and chill! This will not only be a break from the daily hectic schedules but will also be very refreshing to both of you.

Happy Gifting!

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Best friendship day gift unravelled

Gifting is always so much fun when it's well thought-out. Certainly, most people would appreciate a gift that fulfils a need, rather than one with no much use. This article has presented useful ideas that would make choosing the most appropriate gift easier. Consider your friend's interests and choose accordingly. No matter your budget, a lot of these ideas would still come in handy.