25 Unique Birthday Gifts for Her That Are Anything But Boring
Your mom, wife, girlfriend, or best friend will have a very happy birthday, indeed.
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Sure, your birthday girl loves her share of cake and balloons. But if you really want to celebrate your mom, wife, girlfriend, grandma, or best friend the right way, then it's all about finding the perfect gift that'll kick off her next year of life in style. To guarantee the best year yet, consider these thoughtful yet affordable birthday gifts for her, including ideas for Grey's Anatomy fans, wine lovers, and dog moms. Whether you're short on time, money, or brainpower, these creative ideas won't break the bank, but will definitely make the birthday girl feel loved on her big day — and that's what it's all about, right? So, you know what to do: Order one of these personalized gifts, Amazon best-sellers, or last-minute options before she blows out her candles.
More than 2,300 Amazon reviewers consider this affordable pick "the perfect crossbody bag." Available in 23 colors, it's big enough to store her on-the-go essentials — wallet, phone, makeup bag, keys, and more — without weighing her down.
UncommonGoods My Family Cookbook
Store the recipes for her grandma's famous sheet cake and mom's best-ever turkey chili in this customizable book. That way when it comes time for Sunday dinner, she'll be armed with everything she needs to make a delicious spread.
Give her the ultimate gift of comfort with a set of soft, lightweight pajamas. Perfect for warm summer months or dry winter heat, this short set comes in navy, black, or a subdued floral print.
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Kick off her new year with a boost of motivation — in bracelet form. When wearing this gold, rose gold, or silver bangle, she'll be reminded just how brave, strong, and smart she really is.
Her buddy might not be able to pick out a present IRL, but her cat or dog will surely approve of this clay mug painted with their cute face. Just send in one of the (many) selfies she texts you, and let this Etsy shop work their magic.
If she has a vacation on the horizon, this hanging organizer will perfectly hold all of her cosmetics, toiletries, and other travel must-haves. For a personal touch, fill it with chapstick, fragrance, or travel-size staples.
She's had the Le Creuset dutch oven on her wishlist for years (you know the one). For a more budget-friendly option, give her this enameled cast iron pot — and get ready for all of the soups, stews, and casseroles.
Breville Juice Fountain SL Cold Plus
Her store-bought juices add up. Encourage her to make her own celery juice at home with this tried-and-tested juicer by Breville, which is one of the best juicers for apples, carrots, and kale a.k.a. her favorites.
You learned this the hard way: Once Meredith Grey hits the screen, she's on "Do Not Disturb" mode. These cozy socks make it official.
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HOST Wine Freeze Cooling Cups
The older she gets, the more she appreciates a chilled glass of Pinot. Understandable. After two hours in the freezer, these wine cups will keep her favorite vino cool, even in the hottest temperatures.
Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer
Instead of treating her to a blowout on her birthday, give her a year (or two) of primping and pampering with this hair drying brush. Even curly-haired girls say that this tool gives them soft, silky hair in minutes.
When it comes to the birthday girl, this sentiment couldn't be any more true. With this ceramic planter, complete with a live succulent, you'll tell her how you really feel.
Her purse is basically her work, gym, and makeup bag rolled into one. She can keep everything organized in this do-it-all tote, which has a laptop compartment, internal pockets galore, and a detachable lanyard for her keys.
An upgrade from the Polaroid she had during her teen years, this digital version has higher photo resolution (a.k.a. clearer pictures) and prints a picture in under a minute.
Upgrade her brunch game with this compact, portable waffle maker. Ideal for tiny spaces, this small (but mighty) device can also make paninis and hash browns.
UncommonGoods Shattered Glass Ceiling Necklace
More than just a pretty necklace, this gift is really a way to show the woman in your life that you acknowledge and respect the #GirlBoss that she is.
Whether she's more of a Blanche or Rose, thank her "for being a friend" with this on-theme board game. Then play it on your next girls' night in ... with a glass of wine in hand, of course.
Compact Swivel Cheese Board with Knives
And if you really want to take your girls' nights to the next level, add this multi-level cheese board to your shopping cart. Both small and large options come with a cheese knife and fork, so she can dig into her cheese stash as soon as she opens it.
She can test out Meghan Markle's go-to lip products with this sugar-based scrub, treatment, and tinted chapstick set. And while you're at it, add some of these other royal-approved beauty products to her makeup bag.
Ember Temperature Control Mug
Nothing's worse than sitting down on your desk only to find that your hot cup of joe is, well, cold. After she settles on her perfect temperature, this ceramic mug will make sure her brew stays warm all the way down to the last drop.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
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