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Affordable birthday gifts your bestie will love

Picture this: You love your bestie a lot. Her birthday is coming up, and you want to get her a meaningful gift that represents your friendship and the special bond you two share. But the reality is that meaningful gifts can be *very* expensive. We get it: You need to make it work on a budget. So what do you get her? These ideas are fun, useful and will show your bestie how much you cherish her friendship. Best of all, they're all under $20! 

Manicure kit


Ulta, $10

For your bestie who loves getting her nails done, a manicure set is an ah-mazing idea. A single nail polish can be pretty affordable (and usually on sale). From regular to gel and any color of the rainbow, the options for the perfect polish for your bestie are endless. Add in a nail file and some nail clippers—both of which you can get at your local drugstore—and you have the perfect gift.

Handmade friendship bracelets

Michael's, $5

For an easy, financially friendly way to get your bestie something handmade, look no further than friendship bracelets! Made with embroidery floss that won't break the bank, there are hundreds of different patterns you can learn how to make via YouTube tutorials. A cute bracelet in your bestie's fave colors? Absolutely perf. Bonus points for matching bracelets!

A book off their TBR


Amazon, $10

For the bookworm and/or BookTok lurker in your life, you'll def make their b-day by gifting them a book (digital, used or new!) on their Goodreads TBR list. Whether they're a mystery-loving Nancy Drew, a poetry enthusiast or a fan of fantasy, there's no doubt that you'll be able to find a book they like. And if it's something you've read before, consider curating a matching playlist for the book so your BFF can listen while reading!

(Pssst: For more book recs, check out @glbestiebookclub on Instagram!)

Room decor (of her fave things, ofc)


Taylor Swift Official Store, $20

Maybe your bestie is obsessed with To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Or they're a total BTS fan. Or maybe they know everything there is to know about astrology. No matter what your BFF's interests are, you'll most likely be able to find room decor related to it. From tapestries to picture frames to posters, room decor is very customizable to the gift-receiver and their faves. Have a special Swiftie in your life? They'll *love* this poster print of All Too Well: The Short Film from Taylor's official merch store!

Want to support small businesses and creators while you're at it? Browse sites like Redbubble and Etsy, which have huge communities of artists selling their work in the form of prints, mugs, paintings...you name it. It may be a little more pricey, but buying something original from a small business could add something ~extra~ special to your bestie's b-day gift.

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by Rory Durso and Jinny Kim | 1/10/2023
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