5 Holiday Gift Ideas for (Almost) Every Type of Friend!

Christmas is less than a week away(!!), and though the holidays should be focused on spending time with your loved ones, gift-giving is a nice way to show the people you love that you appreciate them and all they do for you. Figuring out the perfect gifts for people is hard, especially with friends. If you're feeling stumped on gift ideas, here are 5 gifts to give even the pickiest friends in your life!

For the Environmentally-Conscious Friend

For the friend that’s the most earth-friendly, a set of reusable straws and a Hydroflask are the perfect gifts that they could find under the Christmas Tree. In addition to a pack of metal straws, you can also gift reusable silverware, napkins, and a lunchbox so that any meal they eat can be completely waste-free. Though it’s a little harder to wrap, the gift that would most likely mean the most to them would be a donation to the Earth conservation charity of your choice, like The Conservation Fund. For finishing touches, make sure to give the donation in their name.

For the Goofy Friend 

If you have a friend that knows how to get the room roaring in laughter, make sure to get them a gift that perfectly matches their light-hearted energy. Funny card games are the way to go for this friend’s stocking stuffer. Classic card games like Cards Against Humanity or What Do You Meme would be perfect for this class clown. If this friend already has all the mainstream card games, get them some newer ones like New Phone Who Dis or Game of Phones, which can both be found at Target or on Amazon. Keep your friend group laughing by gifting the funniest friend the perfect group activity.

For the Homebody 

If you have a pal that never wants to leave their bed, get them something they’ll use constantly. The most fitting gifts for your coziest friend would have to be a weighted blanket and a pajama set. Weighted blankets are the trendiest bed accessory on the market. They are said to help relieve anxiety and improve the quality of sleep. When it comes to pajamas, you can never go wrong with a Christmas set that’ll have your friend looking festive and ready to hit the sack as soon as they leave the holiday party.

For the Cinephile 

For the friend that is constantly at the movies and talking about the latest releases, look no further than a gift that will save them time and money. If you need a gift for the movie fan in your life, get them a subscription to the streaming service of your choice -- Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, etc. Each of these services are filled with movies and TV shows that’ll keep your friend entertained for days. Make sure you know what kind of shows and movies your friend likes and then get to streaming, I’m sure they’ll appreciate the thoughtful gesture.

For the Thirsty Friend 

If there’s someone in your life that arrives to every event 5 minutes late with a drink in their hand, gift them happiness this holiday season. Wrap up a bubble tea kit that will allow your friend to make boba at home whenever they want. If they’re more of a coffee person, buy them a Starbucks Copycat Recipes Cookbook, filled to the brim with Starbucks recipes that are easy and affordable to make at home. Not only will you be saving this friend time and money, but you can also make this a fun friend activity where you all make your favorite beverage at home. To top off the present, be sure to include a gift card to their favorite drink place, whether it be smoothies, coffee, or tea, they’ll be grateful that their next drink is on you.