The Thoughtful Little Things I’m Gifting My Best Friends This Friendsmas
This post is sponsored by Dove. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Every December, my five childhood best friends and I get together for our annual Friendsmas celebration. Back in the day, it was simply us attending SantaCon in various cities each year. But now we’re mature and it’s become a fun (kid-free) nostalgic night at someone’s house with lots of good food, laughs and a gift exchange. It’s one of my favorite holiday traditions, and I truly look forward to it every year.
When I’m shopping for my besties, I always want gifts that feel meaningful, personal, and useful. This year, I went straight to Target to put together the cutest little Friendsmas gift bags filled with affordable favorites including a few fun finds from Dove (a brand I’ve loved probably as long as I’ve been friends with my girls).
Dove just launched a couple of really great holiday items and mini-sized favorites that make gifting so easy. They’re festive, nostalgic, and smell amazing! Totally perfect for your best friend who deserves a little self care.
So in honor of Friendsmas, I am sharing 10 thoughtful best friend gift ideas, including the three Dove products I’m giving this year. Everything is budget-friendly, cozy, and perfect for celebrating the best women in your life.
1. Dove Mini Body Scrub Collection (Perfect for the Friend Who’s Always Traveling)
Every friend group has the traveler, and the Dove Minis are perfect for her. My best friend and her husband are always traveling somewhere amazing, so I had to get this mini body scrub for her. The size is adorable and easy to toss in her weekender bag. It makes such a simple but useful gift, especially paired with a travel pouch or luggage tag
2. Dove Holiday Treats Body Wash
I love the Holiday Treats Collection because each scent feels cozy and festive. I’m gifting each friend two bottles so they get to have fun figuring out their favorite! These are also super cute for if you have guests staying over for the holidays.
3. Dove Holiday Treats Beauty Bars
These limited-edition Holiday Treats beauty bars smell ah-mazing. They’re such a fun way to make your everyday routine feel a little more Christmas-y. Totally perfect for adding a cozy seasonal touch to your shower. I grabbed a pack of the Hot Cocoa Swirl from Target and already know my friends are going to be obsessed. (We really are a festive bunch)
4. Cozy Slipper Socks
Soft, fuzzy slipper socks are a guaranteed hit. Bonus points if they are holiday themed. They would pair perfectly with the Dove products and add that warm, winter-night energy to each gift bag.
5. A Fluffy Robe or Lounge Wrap
Depending how much you like to spoil your bestie, you could go all out and add a robe. A great self care gift for the best friend in your life who deserves a relaxing break.
6. A Personalized Ornament
This is something so cute to do if your bestie has a big milestone coming up or if one happened recently. Since we’ve been best friends since we were little, we’ve been there through it all! Degrees, engagements, weddings, babies, etc. I've done this a few times through the years and it's always a hit.
7. A Cute Holiday Candle
Nobody is ever mad about a new candle and they make the whole gift bag feel festive. Choose scents like vanilla, balsam, or sugar cookie for peak holiday vibes.
8. Matching Friendship Bracelets
A little cheesy… but in the best way. It's such a cute way to celebrate your long-time friendships. Especially if you have a friend in the group who is a Swiftie. (There’s at least one in every group, right?)
9. A Not-So-Basic Gift Card
This is not a cop-out I promise!
You get them a gift card, but make it for somewhere you're supposed to go together! So it can be her favorite store and then you buy her lunch and you shop together. It could be your favorite restaurant. It could be to go get your nails done together, there's so many ideas! The rule is that you have to do whatever it is together!
10. A Cute Tote or Cosmetic Bag (Instead of Wrapping Paper)
I love using mini totes or cosmetic bags as the “gift bag.” They’re reusable, practical, and they make the whole gift feel more aesthetic.
How I’m Assembling My Friendsmas Gift Bags
Here’s what I’m including this year:
A cute re-usable festive basket
Tissue paper in a festive color
One Dove Mini Scrub (for my traveler friend) + Holiday Treats Bar
Two Dove Holiday Treats Body Wash for everyone else
Festive cozy socks
A cute on-theme ornament
A holiday scented candle
It’s cute, cozy, and feels intentional while still being affordable.
Why These Gifts Make Friendsmas Extra Special
Friendsmas is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season because it’s all about slowing down and celebrating my girls who’ve been with me through every era. Affordable, thoughtful gifts like the Dove Holiday Treats Collection, and their matching minis, make it easy to give something meaningful without going over budget.
If you’re putting together your own best friend gifts this year, definitely check out all the cute Dove holiday assortment at Target. It's an easy gift that stands on its own or works perfect in a holiday themed gift basket.
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