12 Going-away gift ideas for your best friend who loves staying in
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For your best friend who loves staying in, the best going-away gifts make home even cosier: a diffuser or room spray, a bath set, a weighted blanket, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that can still arrive in time.
12 Going-away gift ideas for your best friend who loves staying in
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A diffuser or room spray
A Diptyque or Jo Malone London home scent. Around $40-120.
A bath set
Bath salts, a candle and a soft towel. Around $30-90.
A weighted blanket
A heavy throw for sofa evenings, such as Gravity or Bearaby. Around $80-250.
A robe
A waffle or fleece robe for slow mornings. Around $40-120.
A silk sleep mask and mist
A small set that makes the evening routine feel nicer. Around $15-40.
A two-player board game
Codenames Duet or Patchwork for quiet evenings. Around $20-45.
A photo calendar
Twelve months of favourite pictures. Around $15-35.
Matching bracelets
Matching bracelets or keychains for the group. Around $10-40.
A keyring with a charm
A small, well-made keyring that says something only you two know. Around $10-40.
A farewell book
A notebook where everyone writes a memory. Around $10-30.
A time capsule
A box of letters, tickets and photos to open in a year. It costs little.
Buying for a homebody
Homebodies value comfort and quiet. Think of what makes the evenings better, such as warmth, light and something to do together. Check sizes before you buy clothing.
A keepsake of your story fits the cosy mood.
Buying for your best friend
Friendship gifts are best when they are funny or nostalgic. Look back through photos and messages for the thing you always refer to.
Pair a silly gift with a sincere note.
If the goodbye is this week
Gift cards, flowers and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment, and it travels as a link, which suits someone moving away.
A going-away gift should be light enough to pack. Think small, personal and easy to keep.
What should I get my best friend who loves staying in as a goodbye?
A diffuser or room spray, a bath set or a weighted blanket. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game that can still arrive in time.
What is a unique going-away gift for my best friend that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where they are the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end, small enough to carry as a link. It gives them a memory instead of more luggage. A game you open together on the sofa suits the mood.
Can I send my best friend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Gift cards and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my best friend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your best friend, generated from an authorized photo. It is a good fit for a best friend who loves a joke. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz built from your shared memories, and plays in a browser with no install.
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