We researched hundreds of options—and polled our product testers—to find the best birthday gifts for a girlfriend, mother, sister, or friend, considering factors like practicality, price, and sentimentality. Ultimately, our top choices include the luxurious Parachute Classic Bathrobe, subtle liquid blush from Rare Beauty, and a high-ranking silk pillowcase from Fishers Finery. Here are the best birthday gifts for her. Unlike other robes, this Parachute pick stays soft even after multiple washes, and the care instructions are simple. The cotton fabric has a nice heft, so the robe will hug her body whether she’s relaxing into a self-care session or doing chores around the house. Price at time of publish: $109 Price at time of publish: $45 Price at time of publish: $128 Price at time of publish: $149 for medium Price at time of publish: $50 Price at time of publish: $36 Price at time of publish: $35 Price at time of publish: $28 Price at time of publish: $20 Price at time of publish: $7 Price at time of publish: $20 Price at time of publish: $50 for 3-month subscription Price at time of publish: $64 Price at time of publish: $36 Price at time of publish: $17 Price at time of publish: $38 for 21 oz. Standard Mouth Bottle Price at time of publish: $95 Price at time of publish: $280 Price at time of publish: $16 Price at time of publish: $59 for 36 piece box Price at time of publish: $170 Price at time of publish: $38 Price at time of publish: $399 Price at time of publish: $40 Price at time of publish: $70 Price at time of publish: $153 for 12-month gift subscription Price at time of publish: $40
Price
Birthday gifts come at a wide range of prices. Your budget will depend on how well you know the recipient—for instance, you might be expected to spend a little more on your mom or close friend than you would on a coworker. It’s also good to keep in mind that often one really nice and meaningful gift can make much more of an impact that several, smaller gifts.
Meaning
Make your recipient feel special by catering your gift to her hobbies and interests. Whether she loves luxurious bubble baths, travel, or animals, take such characteristics into account when shopping, and you will most definitely make a winning selection.
Why Trust The Spruce?
This roundup was written by Patrice J. Williams. She has contributed gift guides to The Spruce since 2020. She loves helping her friends and family find unique, thoughtful, and wallet-friendly presents. In addition to her work for The Spruce, she writes commerce articles, including product suggestions and reviews, for other outlets as well as appearing on air for The Today Show, WEtv, and she was the Savvy Shopper reporter for WPIX in New York City. Smith recommends becoming “an investigator” to get to the bottom of what she truly enjoys and would love receiving. “Think about what she does when she’s not working, what hobbies she does, or if she’s a fan of a particular sport,” Smith advises. Additional reporting was done by by Julia Fields, a lifestyle writer for The Spruce covering all things surrounding toys, gifts, and the holidays. She’s also covered similar topics in other roles, including toy reviews, product roundups, crafts, and more. Expert advice was provided by etiquette consultant and owner of Mannersmith, Jodi RR Smith.
