When you’ve got a close friend several states away, it can be difficult to be there in a time of need. The good news is that there are lots of ways to show your love and support when you’re miles away. Let your friend know you’re thinking of her by sending her one of these amazing gift ideas.
1. Candy
A sweet snack can hit the spot when you’re in a funk. If you know your friend’s favorite sugary indulgences, send her custom candy baskets to make her smile. In situations where you’re not exactly sure what she likes, consider a variety so there’s lots to choose from.
2. Flowers
A delivery of fresh flowers is a gift that lasts for days and days. The task of adding nutrients and water to a blooming bouquet gives your friend a great distraction and watching the buds open can be a pretty sight to see.
3. Movies
A stack of entertaining movies helps past the time in a relaxing way. You might send a few of your favorite DVDs by mail or give a gift card to a popular streaming service. This way she can pick out her own titles or even binge watch a new television show.
4. Meals
Unless your friend treats cooking as a way to relax, she won’t necessarily want to put together a big supper. You can send prepared meals right to her door, so all she’ll have to do is eat. Another option is a meal kit that requires very little preparation with a delicious outcome.
5. Books
A fun thing you might do is buy two copies of a book and send one along to your friend. Even with a few states between you, you can read together and compare notes through phone calls, emails or text. A good book can be inspirational and a bad one may spark some interesting conversations.
I love all these suggestions. I think they work for any friend no matter where he/she lives.
I have a friend who lives away and we have fun reading the same book and then talking about it. Flowers can brighten up anyone.
Flowers and movies are always a good gift idea! I love giving them to others and getting them, myself 😉