Gal pals are so important. SO important! As I’ve got older I’ve truly appreciated my girl friends and have made it a priority to keep in touch with ex work colleagues now I don’t see them everyday, check in on my uni friends who now live all over the country and make sure to make dinner plans with the ones I am fortune to have living in Manchester with me. One thing I’m trying to do more of is send surprise greetings cards and letterbox flowers for special ocassions, if they need a little pick me up or even just to remind them I am there for them like they have been here for me!
Of course, special ocassions provide the perfect opportunity to give a more traditional type present that can help embody how much your friend means to you. In order to help you out, why not pick one of my top five traditional type of gifts for the gal pals in your life!
Every woman likes to be pampered and have time to relax. A spa day will be greatly appreciated by your mate. Not only is it a present she will love but it also shows that you are grateful for everything she does and that you recognise that she deserves a day of indulgence. You can easily buy spa vouchers today, which incorporate afternoon tea and a spa treatment or two. All you need to do is a little bit of digging online. You can then print off the voucher and put it in a decorative envelope. Or there are companies on Etsy that can create bespoke vouchers for you so that it looks more impressive.
Another great idea is to buy a beautiful photo frame and fill it with a memorable image of the both of you. It could be your first night out, a girly holiday, a special moment you shared, or simply anything that you know is memorable between the both of you. This is a great option because it is a personal gift and shows that you care. You can even add your photo to a hamper, full of her favourite sweets, chocolates and pamper items. You can buy shredded paper for gift hampers online, if you wanted to create one yourself.
A locket provides a similar gesture to a photo frame as you can stick a photo inside of your favourite moments together. However, it is also a beautiful piece of jewellery, and after all; what woman doesn’t love jewellery?
If you are lost with regards to what to buy your friend then perfume is something which never fails. Just make sure you pay attention to the sort of scents that she likes instead of just opting for the most eye catching perfume bottle. Consider niche perfume if you are looking for something different that shows that you have put a lot of thought and effort into it.
The final option in our top five wedding anniversary gifts is to go for lots of little presents. Not only does this diminish the risk of your wife not liking the present but it also creates more excitement as she will have more to open.
So there you have it; my top gifts for the girls in your life. Which one will you be buying for your loved ones? No matter what option you go for, you can be sure that you will put a big smile on your pal’s face.
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