35 Gifts To Remind Your Long Distance BFF That You Love 'Em
Get the Monica to your Rachel something they can always remember you by.
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1. A druzy necklace to let them know that they truly are ~your rock~.
Get it from The Silver Wren on Etsy for $22.95+ (chain available in two colors).
2. A deck of cards with original illustrations of 54 trailblazing women to give to the badass woman in your own life (who just so happens to also be your BFF).
Promising review: "I bought these for the women in my family — mom, aunts, cousins — that are remarkable and talented and immensely capable. Politics aside, it's great to have a stack of female leaders, innovators and glass ceiling breakers to show the next generation." —SNinTN
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $20.
3. An adorable soy candle that'll give them a small piece of home, no matter where they are.
Get it from Homesick Candles or Amazon for $29.95 (available in 50 states).
4. A unicorn bangle because they're just as magnificent as this magical creature, and everyone in the entire world should know that, too.
Get it from Modcloth for $29.
5. A customized makeup and toiletry bag so they can easily take all of their favorite products with them when they travel...to see you!
Get it from MoonWakeDesignsCo on Etsy for $14.99.
6. A blunt mug only your sassiest, true-crime lovin' bestie will adore as much as you.
Get it from Saw The Sign on Etsy for $12.99.
7. A car air freshener featuring *your* beautiful face because even though you don't live in the same city, you can still keep an eye on 'em. 👀
8. A box packed with adorable, heartfelt letters that you fill out and send to them so they can open some on important days or whenever they're really missing you.
Each letter has blank spaces that you fill in to easily (and thoughtfully!) create a treasure trove of special messages that they read when they want to hear your encouraging words. There are letters for certain holidays so they can open on their birthday or other occasions.
Get it from Knock Knock for $16.
9. A BFF photo clip stand so everyone who comes to your person's house knows that YOU are their ride or die, even though you're miles and miles away.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $10.
10. A beautiful, leather-bound book of stunning tattoos and interviews with the world's best artists that your inked-up biffle needed, like yesterday.
11. A set of cynical notebooks for your best friend who fronts a dark soul but secretly has the biggest heart.
12. A beer glass to *truly* honor your Netflix, binge-watching buddy, and to hold you both over until the next season.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $8.
13. A travel fund box so they can start saving for the next big adventure, with you of course.
Promising review: "This little travel fund box is exactly what I wanted to gift to someone dreaming of traveling in the future. It is well made and cute. Not too big, so it can sit on a bookshelf or mantle. I bought this along with a book on 100 must-see places in the world and it made a very nice gift." —snav
Get it from Amazon for $27.93.
14. OR! A personalized memory box with both of your names for keeping your favorite memories together. Think: ticket stubs, the best selfies, and letters you sent each other from across the world.
Get it from Dust & Things on Etsy for $51.30+ (available in three styles).
15. A Friends t-shirt to show them exactly how you feel, even if you aren't in the same city.
Get it from Magic Ant Shirts on Etsy for $13.42 (available in women's sizes XS-XL and unisex sizes S-3XL, and three colors).
16. A set of in-sync, friendship lamps you can simply touch to light up when you're really missing your bestie. After you turn yours on, theirs will light up and they'll know you're thinking of them.
Promising review: "My friend, who lives long distance, bought me this for my birthday. At first I thought nothing of it, but then we set it up the magic happened. It has a super nice design, very good quality. It definitely brings a smile to my face every time he presses his and mine lights up." —Cyan Fish
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $75/each.
17. A cute lil' faux succulent with a description on the pot that clearly indicates how long you plan on being best friends. Spoiler: IT'S FOREVER.
Get it from Francesca's for $12.
18. A sunflower growing kit because they're just as bright, sunny, and wonderful as this soaring plant and they deserve to know that every day!
The bag is biodegradable so there is no uprooting to a bigger garden, which could cause distress to the sunflower beb. Plus reviewers say it's super easy, so even if your BFF is a regular plant killer, they might have success with this!
Promising review: "Love the ease of this product. Simple and easy to get going. No major work or preparation needed. Received fast! No problems with my service or delivery!" —CC
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $12.95.
19. An adorable recipe tin for the pal who always cooks you up the best breakfast when you stay over. It comes with 24 blank cards and 12 dividers to keep them super organized.
Get it from Amazon for $28.98.
20. A monogrammed glass that'll instantly upgrade their bar cart, and make them think of you whenever they pour themselves a drink on the rocks at the end of the day.
Get it from Anthropologie for $18.
21. A book you fill in to state all of the amazing reasons why they're your best friend for life.
22. A dainty zodiac necklace of their sign they'll love ~almost~ as much as your friendship. Shoot, get one for yourself so you two can forever be matching in jewelry and spirit!
Promising review: "Such a gorgeous necklace! I got one for all of my closest friends' birth signs. Awesome gift idea. The chain is dainty yet pretty sturdy and a lot longer than I expected. I kind of have a bigger neck but it fit fine with room to spare. The charm is well made and the stone accents give it a nice touch to make it look a little more expensive. I would definitely recommend!" —Gina Barbanera
Get it from Amazon for $13.86 (available in 12 signs).
23. AND, while you're at it, a horoscope print that'll showcase their sign's best qualities.
Note that the frame is not included, but you can get a nice one on Amazon for $14.99.
Get it from OneLittleHappyThing on Etsy for $7.33+ (available in four sizes). See the rest of the zodiac prints on their Etsy shop.
24. A mermaid tail blanket because this stuff is neat, and wouldn't you think that this would complete your ocean-obsessed BFF's collection?
Get it from Francesca's for $38.
25. A set of matching tees to get for the Abbi to your Ilana, or vice versa!
26. A pizza rescue kit your bestie will absolutely need if they cannot go without some type of seasoning on their pie. The pack comes with sea salt, an herb mix, and chili pepper so they'll always have their bases covered when they grab that on-the-go slice.
Promising review: "My best friends love pizza. They LOVE PIZZA. So naturally when this came up I knew this was the perfect gift for them. It's cute and compact and perfect for the pizza lover in your life." —Friend of a Pizza Lover
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $15.
27. A lucky llama charm so they can take a bit of you — and some loving vibes — with them on all their adventures.
Get it from Francesca's for $12.
28. A customized bracelet with a sweet message in your handwriting. Simply scan your words to Etsy, and they'll create a signature bangle for your soul friend.
Get it from Silver Handwriting Jewelry on Etsy for $40 (available in four sizes and colors).
29. A scratch-off craft beer poster to help them keep track of all the new brews they try and love.
Get it from Paper Source for $39.95 or from Pop Chart Lab on Etsy for $35+ (available framed or unframed).
30. A stunning kimono-style robe that'll make them feel fancy AF whether they're lounging around the house or headed out for the night.
Get it from Amazon for $19.50+ (available in 14 colors).
31. A hand-blown glass ball with 52 tiny slips of paper your bestie fills out with their hopes and wishes each week. There are 12 hues to choose from — each corresponds with the birthstone of that month, so you can get one for your BFF's birthday.
32. A set of friendship pins you and your other half can wear when you're apart to remind yourselves that each of you are the best thing to ~avo~ happen.
Get it from DZY DZY Design on Etsy for $16.10.
33. A pack of cat butt magnets that they'll obviously use to hang up photos of you on their fridge.
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
34. A linen pillowcase worthy of sitting on your best friend's couch *AND* a Dundie (FALSE, more like twenty).
Promising review: "Hands down one of the best purchases I've ever made. Every time I walk into my living room and see this beauty resting in the chair, I die laughing inside. The quality of the actual case is great and I've had no issues." —Blake Madden
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two prints), and an 18" X 18" pillow insert for $7.99.
35. And a poop doormat to properly thank them for putting up with your sh*t all these years.
Get it from Artsy the Doormat Co. on Etsy for $36.64.
Ugh, I just love weird, quirky, beautiful friendships! <3
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