https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 04:38:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2287095 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:01:22 +0000 ms.line 2287095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Drinks if they're local, fancy chocolate or booze or a spa gift card if they're not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2287092 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 07:59:33 +0000 blackbird 2287092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: OOOO good idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2287042 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 07:14:36 +0000 Mrs D 2287042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry, I didnt read everyone elses responses so their may be repeats but here are what I have done recently:</p> <p>-Fall scented candle, w/ startbucks card and mini loaf pan filled with pumpkin bread<br /> -Bottle of wine &amp; box of chocolates<br /> -Gift subscription to stitch fix (could do the beauty boxes, nature box, fitness boxes)<br /> -Flowers, great for long distance<br /> -Lush gift package (handful of nice things from Lush)<br /> -Cute scarf w/ coordinating earrings</p> <p>DH usually gives either a nice bottle of scotch, giftcard to a local craft beer store or cigars to his buddies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2287011 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 05:52:06 +0000 YouGotMe 2287011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since I had LO I've hosted two parties for people in lieu of a gift just because it was easier to have everything at home with LO's schedule. </p> <p>We often gift books, speciality art supplies, home decor (usually art prints) or wine. </p> <p>Gift cards are often easiest to gift and not exactly impersonal in my opinion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2287009 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 05:42:43 +0000 ElbieKay 2287009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't really do birthday gifts, just dinners if it comes up. I am not a big gift person. My husband and I don't exchange gifts either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2286840 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:44:59 +0000 LilSprinkles 2286840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gift cards/certificates to their favorite restaurant, store, nail salon, or spa for a massage. Or Sometimes, I'll take them to get a mani/pedi. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2286621 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:42:33 +0000 ldh112 2286621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same as what has been mentioned- either taking them out for dinner or drinks, or gifting a bottle of wine :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2286606 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:31:43 +0000 kitty 2286606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually do fancy stationery (from kikki k) and hand lotions or lip balms. Sometimes a gift card for a facial or a massage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2286566 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:01:13 +0000 akcoffeebean 2286566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We try to do experiences. One year we did a hot air balloon trip, another year we went salmon fishing. Mani/pedis or brunch too. </p> <p>For friends who live further away or who can't get together I like fancy lip balm, hand lotion and fancy chocolate. Or crazy socks, good coffee and a snacky treat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2286552 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:46:57 +0000 Tanjowen 2286552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Oatmeal: I'm also a gift card person. I actually just bought my good friend a gift card to her favorite store this morning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2286544 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:41:22 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2286544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm totally a gift-card type person. I don't do birthday gifts for many of my friends (just one or two), and I've gotten an Etsy gift card for one of them, and an LCBO card for another. That being said, going out is another good option, or treating to a mani/pedi. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2286530 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:31:45 +0000 Ginger333 2286530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only really exchange gifts with my bestie and we both give the same gift - large bottle of wine and babysitting so we can go out with our husbands on our birthdays. Usually we go out to eat/celebrate with each other too on another night :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2286497 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:56:52 +0000 looch 2286497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am currently doing adult coloring books and a set of colored pencils OR I do two Essie nail polishes (nude and bright). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2286490 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:48:54 +0000 lamariniere 2286490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: oooh, a Naked palette is a great idea!</p> <p>I normally default to a bottle of champagne. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2286489 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:48:03 +0000 autumnleaves 2286489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't remember the last time we gave each other gifts for our birthdays - it has been a few years. We treat each other to girls night out or brunch. I have one friend who's gotten me a lot of home decorating items - candles, table runner, things to put on my fireplace mantle that I have enjoyed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2286438 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 10:51:55 +0000 Alivoo01 2286438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We usually just go to dinner and maybe give them a gift card to a place they like to shop or if they mentioned wanting something, some of us will go in on it together. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2286433 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 10:48:20 +0000 LuLu Mom 2286433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just celebrated a birthday "trifecta" and I got each of the girls a Naked palette, they were all excited. I've also done clothing and jewelry (stamped pieces with dates/names/ect.), gift card for pedicure/manicure, and massages. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2286428 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 10:43:15 +0000 blackbird 2286428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually take them out. Also wine, or something for their kitchen, depending on who they are. I've also given some necklaces, but you have to know their style. Brunch? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-gifts-for-grownup-friends#post-2286425 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 10:41:13 +0000 Pancakes 2286425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What kinds of things do you like to give as gifts to your girlfriends, under $50? </p>