Although much of the country-wide lockdown is easing, it’s still unlikely we’ll be able to get together for birthday parties for some time yet. While the big bash might be postponed, it’s still possible to celebrate a birthday in quarantine, or in a socially distanced manner. You can still get a great gift delivered to your friend or loved one so they feel spoiled on their special day.
21 birthday gift ideas for a friend during the lockdown
The book of everyone
This happens to be a thoughtful gift about the world your friend was born into. This book is also personalised with your photos, messages and memories to make someone a keepsake your friend will love and treasure for years. It’s a completely unique, personalised gift full of wonderful snippets about the date they were born.
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Colin the caterpillar
Excitingly, m&s has launched an online birthday cake delivery service, which means nobody has to miss out on their colin the caterpillar moment. There’s also a beautiful cake and bubbles option if you’re looking for something a little more sophisticated.
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Mixologist cocktail kit
All the equipment you’d need to make a perfect cocktail at home. This set includes a cocktail shaker, a measure, a fine-strainer, a muddler and a cocktail spoon. If you can’t enjoy one together at least their’s will taste like the real deal.
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Desmond & dempsey pyjama set
A luxurious pyjama set is a decadent lockdown birthday gift anybody would fall in love with right now. This chic jaguar-print set also doubles up as stylish loungewear for days you don’t want to get dressed and would prefer something comfy.
Link: https://desmondanddempsey.com/collections/long-pyjama-set/products/the-jaguar-print-womens-long-series-navy
Soho farmhouse robe
Everybody needs a snuggly dressing gown right now, and this Soho home robe is the perfect blend of cosy and chic.
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Bloom & wild the fern
Flowers will always put a smile on somebody’s face, but if you’re looking for something more long-lasting, a plant is a lovely idea. You can have this fern delivered through the letterbox with a pop-up rose gold pot and a gift card.
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Grow your own root vegetable garden gift
A gorgeous gift for green-fingered friends or budding gardeners who are looking to make the most of their outdoor space during the lockdown.
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Build your own tea gift box
From bird & blend, choose five thoughtful blends of tea that matcha their personalitea! Pick and mix your own tea gift box for the tea lover in your life. Presented in a luxury kraft box with an embossed gold effect, this chunky gift box doubles up as a great keepsake mini tea chest for future use.
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Flower delivery
Brighten their day with a stunning birthday bouquet from florist Appleyard London. If you’re feeling extra generous they also offer a flower subscription service from £22 a month. The perfect pick me up and perfect for any occasion.
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A portion of luxury food and drink hamper
A fabulous family celebration hamper with something for foodies of all ages including fruit cake, chocolates, basil olives, prosecco and two bottles of wine. We love this one from john lewis.
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A beauty box
Give your loved one the ultimate ‘at-home’ pamper with a beauty box subscription.
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A prima subscription!
Do you think your friend is in need of some positivity or not able to make it to the shops? Make sure they enjoy prima delivered directly to their door every month! Prima offers a lot of unique tips, tricks and clever ideas. Enjoy dozens of delicious recipes, gorgeous fashion and beauty tips, craft ideas, family advice and so much more. Plus, your friend can opt-in to get a free prima pattern with every issue.
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A classic ‘of the month’ club book subscription
In this unique book subscription, you will see literature’s best-loved classics, exclusively designed dust jackets and a packet of luxury coffee or delicious themed tea. A beautiful, cohesively designed parcel that’s sure to delight any book lover, so if your friend is a bookworm, go ahead with this gift!
Link: https://www.bookishly.co.uk/collections/book-subscriptions-gifts/products/classic-of-the-month-club-book-subscription
Create your own gift box
Choose from hundreds of amazing gifts to create a gift box unique to you with book block. First, you choose the box, the premium gifts and cards to send anywhere at any time.
Link: https://www.bookblock.com/create-your-own-gift-box
A craft kit
Give them everything they need to start a fulfilling and mindful project while on lockdown.
Link: https://www.weareknitters.co.uk/knitting-kit/knitting-levels/beginner-level/benjamin-snood-kit
Coffee gift hampers
Surprise a coffee lover with a specially selected coffee hamper!
https://handpicked.cafedirect.co.uk/shop/coffee-gift-hampers
Little hug in a box
Tell someone just how lovely you think they are with book block’s little hug in a box gift box. Each box contains marvelling bros a little hug in a matchbox, custom works Dali magnet set, alphabet bags, you got this enamel pin, coco chocolatier hazelnut & isle of Skye sea salt milk chocolate.
Link: https://www.postboxed.co.uk/collections/gift-boxes-for-women/products/postboxed-gift-boxes-you-are-lovely-gift-box
Bluetooth karaoke machine with lights
For the friend who really misses nights out… Give them all the fun of a karaoke party in their own home.
Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/b07nqxfs55/ref=cm_gf_aam_i0_i16_i2_d_p0_qd0_hkhdeepxyfihbbtgiywv?tag=prima.co.uk-21&ascsubtag=[artid|2095.g.32235574[src|[ch|
Set of 4 flamingo picnic wine glasses
For the friend who loves a beverage in the back garden! These m&s flamingo design picnic wine glasses will add a tropical theme to their picnics.
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Letterbox wine
Have you ever heard of a more genius idea? The perfect gift for any wine lover! You will have an entire bottle of wine delivered in a unique multi-award winning flat bottle designed to fit straight through the letterbox.
Link: https://www.prima.co.uk/family/g32330242/best-letter-box-gift-ideas/
Body scrub
Is your friend a huge lover of beauty and cleanliness? Then you might just have chanced upon the perfect thing to gift them! This coffee body scrub will make the skin soft and fill the bathroom with that delicious coffee smell!
Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/organic-shop-brazilian-coffee-scrub/dp/b01h8qowa2/ref=sxin_7_ac_d_rm?ac_md=3-3-y29mzmvligjvzhkgc2nydwi%3d-ac_d_rm&crid=6aqvmyiqdqkq&cv_ct_cx=body+scrub&dchild=1&keywords=body+scrub&pd_rd_i=b01h8qowa2&pd_rd_r=d994ac6c-0414-4808-b0c7-fdf217a95c36&pd_rd_w=bjdxx&pd_rd_wg=5pasu&pf_rd_p=0c799c14-fd2d-4652-a647-3581649b0ff7&pf_rd_r=y3ze9c8d9ypsfq9tk52y&psc=1&qid=1598450433&sprefix=body+%2caps%2c305&sr=1-4-fe323411-17bb-433b-b2f8-c44f2e1370d4
Happy gifting!
