Whenever someone you know is having a birthday, you always want to be able to find the perfect birthday gift. Finding unique birthday present ideas within your budget doesn’t have to be difficult. From DIY gifts to personalized presents, find exactly what you need for anyone’s upcoming birthday.
Birthday Present Ideas For Boyfriends
Finding a present for your boyfriend can slowly become difficult as the years progress. You don’t want to repeat gifts, but you also want to be able to give him something special.
1. Personalized Photo Frame
Add a picture of one of your favorite memories to a personalized photo frame. He can display this present
2. Homemade Brownies
What better way to show your love than with baked goods? Use your own recipe, or find the perfect chewy brownie recipe online.
3. DIY Mug
Let out your creative side and make his and hers mugs for the two of you. Now, he’ll be sure to think of you every time he uses his mug in the morning.
4. Personalized Beer Stein
Is your boyfriend a beer fanatic? Get him a personalized beer stein that fits his style and personality. You can customize it with a specific design, his name, or even get it monogrammed.
5. Date Jar
Always have a plan for date night. Write date night ideas on little slips of paper, and fold them up. Place them in a jar, shake it up, and give to your significant other.
6. “Open When…” Envelopes
This is an especially great gift for someone about to go on a trip, or for a long distance relationship. Write a series of letters and enclose them in different envelopes. On each envelope write a phrase such as “open when you miss me” or “open when you are feeling sad”. In each envelope include a letter that fits the theme.
Birthday Present Ideas For Girlfriends
Often times, people feel like they have to spend a lot of money on their girlfriends for birthday gifts. However, you can still get your girlfriend a special and meaningful gift within your budget.
1. Destress And Unwind Basket
Give your girlfriend a spa in a basket filled with anything she could need for a relaxing night in. Fill a basket with your girlfriend’s favorite things, such as face masks, chocolate, a bottle of wine and a movie.
2. Homemade Sugar Cookies
Impress your girlfriend with your cooking skills by making homemade sugar cookies for her. You can choose to make them plain, or you can cut the sugar cookies into different shapes like hearts and write sweet sentiments on them.
3. Playlist Or CD
What better way to show you love than making a playlist for your girlfriend? You can make a playlist full of her favorite songs or songs that remind you of her. This is a gift that will last forever and that she will be able to listen to all the time.
4. Engraved Jewelry
Get your girlfriend a gift like engraved jewelry that she will wear everyday. You can personalize a necklace or bracelet with her name, initials, or even a saying that is special to the two of you.
5. DIY Chai Latte Mix
Spice things up for your girlfriend’s birthday and make her something that she will use every morning. This DIY chai latte mix will warm your girlfriend’s heart and make her think of you with every sip.
6. 52 Things I Love About You Cards
Transform a normal deck of cards into a creative and thoughtful gift for your girlfriend. Replace the face of the card with different things you love about your girlfriend, and remind her how much she means to you.
Special Birthday Present Ideas For Best Friends
Best friends hold a special place in each and every one of our hearts. You want to be able to give your best friend a gift that is creative and meaningful to show much their friendship means to.
1. Photo Jewelry
Personalized photo jewelry is the best way to show your best friend how much you appreciate them. Choose what kind of jewelry you like and then fill it with a photo of you and your best friend. You can even make yourself matching bracelets or necklaces.
2. Best Friend Mugs
Instead of making a friendship bracelet, make your best friend a friendship mug. You could get two plain white mugs and paint half of a heart on each mug. In the white space on the mugs you can paint different inside jokes or mention memories that you have had together. You could also make two mugs that compliment one another and look like they go together.
3. Spa And Pampering Jar
Pamper your best friend by giving them a jar filled with their favorite spa products. Fill a mason jar with nailpolish, face masks, and everything they needs to treat herself to a night in.
4. DIY Patterned Candles
Give your best friend something that adds extra personality to their room and reminds them of you. Make a patterned candle that fits her style best.
5. DIY Lavender Soap
Make your best friend lavender soap with only a few ingredients. Melt soap base and mix in lavender essential oils. Get a silicone mold of any shape, and sprinkle lavender in the bottom before pouring in the melted mixture. Let it sit for 24 hours, pop the soap bars out of the mold, and then it is ready for your friend to use.
6. DIY Lip Balm
Instead of buying your best friend makeup for their birthday, make your own lip balm for them to use. Melt coconut oil, beeswax, and shea butter together over the stove. Drop any essential oils into the mixture and then put into little jars for easy use.
Birthday Present Ideas For Sister
Your sister is an important part of your life, so you want to give her something that is just as special. From DIY spa products to something more personalized, find the right gift for your sister’s birthday.
1. Mason Jar Candles
With mason jars being the current trend, make your sister a mason jar candle for her birthday. Pick which scent you think she will like best, and create a candle that will go perfectly with her room or home.
2. Customized Mug
What better gift to give your sister than one covered in pictures of your childhood memory? Choose from a variety of cup designs, like latte or travel, and make a customized photo mug that she can use any time of day.
3. DIY Wax Resistant Scarf
Decorate a scarf with your sister’s favorite song lyrics, or a poem that she really likes. Not only is this gift unique and personalized, but it also is something that she can choose to wear everyday.
4. Aromatherapy Bath Salts
Help your sister destress and relax by making her your own aromatherapy bath salts. Adding these to her bathtub are a perfect addition to her weekly routine.
5. DIY Glitter Bath Bomb
Rather than spending $15 on a bath bomb at the store, make your own glitter bath bomb for your sister’s birthday. Combine equal parts baking soda, citric acid, and epsom salt in a small bowl. Add coconut oil and any essential oils that you think your sister would like, such as lavender or rose. Put half into a mold of any shape, sprinkle glitter into the middle of it, and then cover that with the rest of the mixture. Let sit for at least 24 hours before giving to your sister.
6. DIY Wall Art
Add a touch of your own personality to your sister’s room with wall art that you’ve created yourself. Paint a saying such as “I love you to the moon and back” on a blank canvas, and then decorate it accordingly. With something like this, your sister will be able to wake up every day to your thoughtful gift.
Birthday Present Ideas For Brother
If you have trouble shopping for a birthday gift for your brother, have no fear. Find a unique gift to either buy or make him each year so that you don’t feel the need to repeat gifts.
1. Custom Phone Case
If your brother loves his phone and also loves taking pictures, why not get him a phone case that can showcase these photos? Buy your brother a custom phone case with a photo that he has taken.
2. Travel Shave Kit
Compile everything that your brother needs for shaving and put it in a fun pouch for the next time he travels. This is sure to make his packing a little bit easier.
3. Personalized Bottle Opener
If your brother loves to crack open a cold one on the weekends, consider getting him a personalized bottle opener. Add a picture or his name to the bottle opener for a personalized touch, and so everybody knows that it’s his!
4. DIY Chore Coupon Book
Give your brother the gift that keeps giving with this DIY chore coupon book. Make a little book out of paper that is full of “coupons” for you to do certain things for him. Fill the papers with tasks such as “breakfast in bed” or “wash the dishes”.
5. Necktie Pouch
Give a normal pouch a makeover with this DIY necktie pouch. Now, your brother will have something stylish to carry around all of his smaller necessities.
6. Natural Branch Coasters
If your brother needs some redecorating in his house, and loves idea of something rustic, consider making these DIY natural branch coasters. These coasters are perfect for resting a cup of coffee or a cold beer on.
Memorable Birthday Present Ideas For Coworkers
Sometimes buying presents for coworkers can be a difficult task. Coworkers do make working in an office every day worth it, so it’s important to show them how much you care about them.
1. Caffeine Basket
For the coworker that can’t start the day without a little bit of caffeine, make their life easier with a caffeine basket. Fill the basket with their favorite tea, coffee, and even a little mug for them to use.
2. Personalized Easel Calendar
If you know your coworker pretty well, consider making them a personalized easel calendar for their desk. You can add pictures of places they like or of their pets in order to brighten up their desk a little more.
3. DIY Mouse Pad
If your coworker likes using their desktop computer and uses a mouse, this DIY mouse pad is the perfect way for them to personalize their desk. Find a design and pattern that works best for their style and easily make them a mouse pad they will use everyday.
4. Personalized Notebooks
A personalized notebook is the perfect way to work in style. Choose the design that fits your coworker best, and even personalize it with their name or initials.
5. A Bottle Of Wine
Who doesn’t love a good bottle of wine? Pick a bottle that you know they will like best, and easily make a stylish bag for the wine in 10 minutes.
6. Lavender Bath Bombs
Whoever you are buying a gift for, remember to make sure it comes from the heart. Whether it is your brother, your girlfriend, or even your coworker, all of these people are worth showing your appreciation.
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