Goodbyes suck! There’s no certainty as to when you can meet your favourite person again, which makes it feel like the end of the world already. However, they might be going far away for now, but always remember that they will forever be your person.
Anywho, before they move into the new city and make some new friends, send them off with some perfect farewell gifts that will help them remember you. Not only that, but it will also help them not forget that you are always there for them.
Without further ado, let’s jump into some fun ideas for farewell gifts that will help your friend remember you a long way:
A Hug Pillow:
Your bestie will not find you that often and thus will not be able to hug you. Lessen their pain and gift them a hug pillow that will serve them as a stress reliever while you two are apart! On a different note, this could also be an excellent gift for a friendship anniversary that is long distance.
New Adventure Begins Here Mug:
New adventures always begin with coffee, and the first sip of coffee from the mug gifted by bestie is something extraordinary. Mugs accommodate both hot and cold. So, grab a pound of your friend’s favourite coffee and put it together in a gift basket.
Long Distance Friendship Keychain:
Have you ever come across those two-part keychains? I’m sure they never mattered to you as much as it would now, only because your bestie is also leaving. Keep one of the parts with you and give them the other half to cherish your friendship.
Homesick Candle:
Scented candles are the best gift to keep you closely tied to a memory. You can even customise these candles according to landscapes or each state with its scent that stays with your friend wherever they roam. These hand-poured, soy wax candles are thoughtfully authentic aromas formulated with input from locals of individual states. Thus, it serves as the perfect gift for your friend’s new home.
Typography Wall Art:
There’s not a single piece of home décor for your friend’s new crib than a typography wall art. Now you are to decide whether it would be state typography or just your friend’s name that would fill in the art. Usually, the landscapes, symbols and slogans make up to be an excellent piece of graphic wall art. Your friend is going to be so close to your heart regardless of the distance.
NoteBook:
Notebooks are an excellent way to write about the fresh start with lesser or no mistakes in it. Gifting your friend, a glamorous, new notebook would remind them about another new fresh start with newer opportunities. A semi-coloured spiral design notebook with ivory coloured pages is something that your stationery-fanatic friend would treasure.
Family Cook Book:
Starting from grandma’s ever-favourite lasagna to mom’s delicious eggless recipes, we’re sure your friend has some family recipes that she would like to transport back with her to the kitchen in no time. You can help them bring back all of those recipes from miles away. Get them a family cookbook that comes with some tips, tables and an introduction to useful cooking guides for kitchen novices.
Never Say Goodbye Phone Cover:
Something that’s always in your friend’s hand is their smartphone. The good news is that you can customise the phone covers in many different styles and colours. So, get an inspirational quote from the internet and put it back on the phone cover. Every time your friend reaches for their phone, they will remember you.
Essential Care Package:
These are some of the practical household items that your friend is going to need. While moving a country, they won’t necessarily remember about the smallest of the things that they might need. It’s only upon arrival they will need to rush to the grocery store and get the essentials. With such gifts, you can take care of their needs.
I Miss You Bear:
These are some sentimental gifts for your overly-emotional friend. Come on! Admit it that teddy bears with a sad little look on its face are cute. And if it has got a red or blue ribbon tied around its neck along with an “I Miss You” heart attached on their body, that’s something no one can resist. Do take note that the bear is small and fits into your friend’s luggage!
These are our suggestions on how you can make it a little easier to say goodbye to your dear friend. We’re sure these gifts will leave them in awe. Show your friend that you care by getting them something useful and something that they can fondly remember you by. You’ll surely feel good about the fact that you got them something before they left.
In tune, if you think that we have left out something, do let us know in the comments section! We’d love to see what you’d gift your friend who’s moving out of town, or perhaps the country.