12 Thanksgiving gift ideas for your best friend who loves staying in
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For your best friend who loves staying in, the best Thanksgiving gifts make home even cosier: a streaming subscription, a candle, a tea set, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that plays your memories back.
12 Thanksgiving gift ideas for your best friend who loves staying in
A pixel game that plays your memories back Our product
oin turns your friendship into a small 2D pixel game with them as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your shared memories rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A streaming subscription
Three months of Crunchyroll, Netflix or Spotify Premium. Around $25-60.
A candle
Soy wax from Diptyque, Jo Malone London or Yankee, in a scent they will like. Around $20-80.
A tea set
A loose-leaf sampler with an infuser, or a premium tea from a specialist. Around $25-60.
Good slippers
Wool or shearling slippers from Uniqlo or UGG. Around $30-100.
A plant
A potted plant that survives neglect, such as a pothos or a snake plant. Around $15-40.
A pie from a good bakery
Ordered ahead for the table. Around $25-50.
A host gift
A bottle, a plant or a box of good chocolates for whoever is cooking. Around $15-40.
Monogrammed stationery
Personal notecards with initials. Around $20-50.
A leather wallet or cardholder
A slim wallet in good leather, with initials stamped. Around $30-120.
A binge night
A snack spread and a whole season on the sofa. It costs little. It costs little.
A stargazing night
A blanket, a flask and a dark spot away from the city lights. 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 Thanksgiving is tomorrow
Streaming subscriptions, bakery orders and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment, so it can go on the table with the dessert.
Host gifts do not need to be large. A pie, a candle or a plant is enough, and a personal letter matters more.
What should I get my best friend who loves staying in for Thanksgiving?
A streaming subscription, a candle or a tea set. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game that plays your memories back.
What is a unique Thanksgiving 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 that says thank you and a closing one at the end. It gives them gratitude in a form they can keep. 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. Streaming subscriptions 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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