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Whether or not '90s babies are happy about leaving behind the escapades of their 20s, entering a new decade calls for a celebration (whether in-person or virtually!)—plus the best 30th birthday gift for women you can find! Since the soon-to-be-30-year-old female you know is gearing up for what the next 10 years will bring, your 30th birthday gift to them should be something special. But if you're stuck on what to get your friend who's been around the planet for three decades, this guide to the best 30th birthday gift ideas can help. From fun gifts, like personalized birthday boxes and bath bombs to pampering gifts like handmade CBD pain-relieving salve and cozy lounge sets, we have the very best 30th birthday gift ideas that will make the transition into official adulthood a little bit easier for the birthday gal. (scroll to keep reading) Related Stories50 Best Gifts for 30-Year-Old WomenHere at Parade.com, we're all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned. Mini Claw Arcade GameThis mini claw arcade game is a guaranteed good time! Not only is it's pint-sized claw adorable, it comes with 30 plastic tokens you can insert to start a new game. Fill it with whatever candy the birthday man or woman likes best and she'll enjoy it long past her 30th birthday! Mini Claw Aracade Game, $40, Party City Hello, Dolly!Kicking their birthday morning with Dolly and a cup of joe is guaranteed to get their 30s started on the right foot. Good Morning, Dolly! Ceramic Mug, $19, Modcloth Golden Eye MirrorAny glamour queen will adore this eye-catching (pun intended!) gold mirror—it's a cute and practical way to perk up her primping space. Buy It: Gold Eye Tabletop Mirror, $20, target.com Zodiac PouchThis 30th birthday present is perfect for the pal who's leaving their 20s in the stars. Embroidered in colorful metallic thread, these pretty pouches are sure to make any of the zodiac signs star-struck! Woven Astrology Zip Pouch, $34, Uncommon Goods Happy Birthday DonutsGive your favorite thirty year old the best birthdpresent ever: donuts for breakfast! They're shipped fresh from Angel Food Bakery in Minneapolis, MN, and taste so decadent, your friend will think turning 30 isn't so bad after all. Happy Birthday Donuts, $85, Goldbelly Beauty Mini FridgePerfect for keeping face rollers and serums nice and cool, beauty-obsessed 30-year-olds are sure to go ga-ga over this mini-fridge. Plus, it's small enough to fit on even the most cluttered of bathroom countertops. Cooluli Mini Beauty Refrigerator, $60, Urban Outfitters Colorful Bluetooth HeadphonesGive your newly minted 30-year-old pal the gift of tech! These hip headphones come in four cool color combos and make any soundtrack sound that much more awesome. Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones, $138, Walmart Tequila Mockingbird Mini Cocktail Kit
Have a literary loving friend who wants to spend their 30th birthday sipping on cocktails? This mini cocktail gift idea comes with a recipe book and jigger to measure mixed drinks perfectly! The Tequila Mockingbird Kit: Cocktails with a Literary Twist, $11, Walmart Custom Pet Portrait
If you know a 30-year-old who's obsessed with their fur baby, this pet portrait is the best 30th birthday present idea because hey can cherish it for years to come! You can personalize this digital portrait with their pet’s name and customize the background to fit their style, too. Pet Portrait Illustration, $31+, Etsy Happy Bathday!Give your bestie the gift of a good soak with this playful bath bomb gift set. This colorful 30th birthday gift comes with four bath bombs and two bubble bars that will make your friend’s skin celebrate. Buy It: Happy Bathday Gift Set, $50, lushusa.com Wearable Blanket HoodieAs you get older, comfort trumps cuteness. So help make this next decade of their life as comfortable as possible with an oversized blanket hoodie. It is one size fits all and comes with a giant hood and large pocket, perfect for stashing the remote or snacks in. Buy It: FEDERI The Original Oversized Sherpa Wearable Blanket Hoodie, $30, amazon.com Drink the Rainbow
Make sure the start of their 30s is all sunshine and rainbows by giving them a happy reusable waterbottle from S'well that keeps drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 10. S'ip by S'well Water Bottle, $20, Walmart Sleep MistIf you know a soon-to-be-30-year-old in dire need of some Zzzs, look no further than this relaxing sleep mist. All they’ll need to do is spray their pillows and blankets with this lavender and chamomile concoction right before bed to achieve snooze-worthy results. Slip Sleep Mist, $32, Nordstrom Hard Truth Wine LabelAdd a little humor to your 30th birthday gift idea. This stick-on wine label helps you turn any boring wine label into a funny decorative piece. If you really want to help take the sting of aging away, put the wine in a little basket filled with cured meats, chocolate, and cheese that you can easily leave at their doorstep. 20's Are Expired Wine Label, $7, Etsy Tarot ReadingBook a surprise tarot reading as a fun 30th birthday gift idea. Tarot reader Patti Woods will do a 5-card draw via video chat to see what their future year holds.Tarot Reading, price varies per package, sandyhollowtarot.com Happy Birthday Edible Cookie DoughThere’s nothing that cures getting older better than a tub of cookie dough! Pick a combo of Dō’s scrumptious signature flavors and send them to your BFF as a delicious 30th birthday gift they’ll always remember. Buy It: Happy Birthday Pack, $55 and up, cookiedonyc.com Nude Eyeshadow Palette
For your friend’s 30th birthday gift, you should give them something that’s just as fabulous as they are! This awesome eyeshadow palette includes 18 different neutral creamy shades that flatter most skin types. HUDA BEAUTY Naughty Nude Eyeshadow Palette, $67, Sephora Feminist MantrasThis 30th birthday gift is great for those who need a little help practicing mindfulness daily! This minimalist illustrated journal features 50 mantras, guided reflections, writing prompts, and journal pages. Fifty Feminist Mantras by Amelia Hruby $17, Barnes & Noble Paint-By-Numbers Kit
If the 30-year-old you know is looking for a new hobby to take up while staying at home, try gifting them this hands-on paint-by-numbers set. It'll keep them entertained and leave them with frame-worthy art in just a matter of hours, even if they’ve never picked up a paintbrush before! Springtime Paint-by-Number Kit, $35, Uncommon Goods Vintage Record PlayerThis isn’t your mom’s record player! With this cool 30th birthday gift idea, your pal can spin classic records from their collection or connect it to Bluetooth to stream current faves directly from their phone. Crosley Voyager Turntable, $100, Urban Outfitters Crystal Air PlantA chic crystal air plant will give boho birthday babes warm and fuzzy feelings, whether you pick rose quartz, amethyst, or black obsidian. They'll look great on her WFH desk or nightstand. Crystal Air Plant, $21, Etsy Chic Lounge SetWho says cute pajamas are only for sleepovers? What’s great about this set is that it’s comfortable and breezy enough for the perfect work-from-home outfit or your friend can wear it cozying up with their favorite book beside a roasting fire. Buy It: Brenna Cozy Lounge Set, $108, anthropologie.com Merlot Infused CoffeePair two of your birthday bud's favorite things together in this red-wine infused coffee (yep, you read that right). Arabica coffee beans + a hint of vino flavor = one winning combination. Merlot Infused Coffee, $20, Uncommon Goods Robot VacuumLet's be real: #adulting is hard. So get ready to receive all the praise when you gift your friend this robot vacuum. You might be receiving video after video of this smart little guy, which can be controlled from a smartphone app, in action as it quietly cleans their entire house. iRobot Roomba 670 Robot Vacuum, $177, Walmart Personalized Birthday BoxThe ideal option for sending someone a 30th birthday gift during COVID, you can choose from four different themes of this bday box and get the insulated mug customized. Birthday Box for Her, $17 and up, Etsy ‘90s Inspired Face Mask
Oh, the ‘90s. When gas prices were lower, Nickelodeon cartoons ruled the screen, and fruit cereal still came in shapes. This '90s-inspired mask will help your friend stay safe, while showing off their playful side as she leaves behind her 20s and into her 30s. Buy It: 90’s Cereal Pattern Face Mask, $14, lookhuman.com Silk PillowcaseSleeping on a silk pillowcase will make her feel like a princess on her 30th birthday and every day after. Plus, this beauty buy is more than simply soft—it helps protect delicate facial skin (cotton pillowcases can actually scratch sensitive skin) and even can reduce split ends. Cool! Buy It: Slip Silk Pillowcase - Standard/Queen, $89, sephora.com Daily Reminder Coffee Mug
With this mug, you’ll help your friend remember that they’re always the HBIC. With a glossy gold handle and a polka-dotted print, they’re for sure to feel like an absolute #boss heading into their 30s! Buy It: Pink & Black Polka Dot Ceramic Chin Up Mug, $22, unique-vintage.com Drunk Elephant Gift SetDuring the next decade of their life, make sure your bestie is covered from head to toe with this adorable travel-sized gift set from Drunk Elephant! This set comes with a bottle of Drunk Elephant’s shampoo and conditioner, a scalp scrub, tangle spray, body conditioner, lotion, and deodorant cream to keep your pal smelling and feeling fresh. Buy It: Drunk Elephant The Littles Head to Toe, $49, sephora.com Death Star Cheese BoardThat’s no moon-ster… It’s a Death Star cheese board! This 30th birthday gift is perfect for the nerds who are ready to take their entertaining skills to the next level. Buy It: Star Wars Death Star Circo Wood Cheese Board with Tool Set, $40, target.com Handmade Paper JournalIf your friend is conscious about the amount of waste they’re creating, this handmade 50-page journal—made using junk mail and recycled paper—will warm their heart. Buy It: Handmade Paper Journal, $25, etsy.com Electric Wine Opener SetThis electric wine opener set is quite simply the perfect 30th birthday present for wine enthusiasts! This set comes with an electric corkscrew, aerator/pourer, and preserver with 2 stoppers, a foil cutter, and a charging battery, making cracking open another bottle that much more easier. Buy It: Rabbit 5-piece Electric Wine Opener Set, $53, walmart.com Watermelon Glow HighOnce you give this overnight mask to your pal for their birthday gift, you'll never stop hearing about how wonderful it is—so be prepared! What makes it so special? It smells like watermelons and shrinks pores. Buy It: Glow Recipe Watermelon + AHA Glow Sleeping Mask, $45, sephora.com Skincare KitNow that they're turning 30, it’s time they start thinking about skincare and all the benefits that come with it. Enter this totally giftable set from the luxurious skincare line Sunday Riley. Fans say it's as close to drinking from the fountain of youth as you can get! Buy It: Power Couple Advanced Exfoliating and Brightening Routine, $72, sephora.com Glass Jar Fragrance CandlesA luxurious Volspa candle set will make any 30-year-old feel fancy. This one comes in a cute gift box complete with four assorted floral-scented candles in pretty glass containers. Buy It: VOLUSPA Pedestal Warm Tones Candle Set, $50, sephora.com Lil Book of Pick-Me-UpsIf the 2020 and the getting older blues have hit your pal especially hard this year, this little book of sunshine is sure to help. From the creator and star of the Broadway smash-hit Hamilton, this book of affirmations by Lin Manuel-Miranda will help inspire them at the beginning and end of each day. Buy It: Gmorning, Gnight! By Lin-Manuel Miranda, $22, papersource.com Cricut JoyFor a crafty 30th birthday gift idea, you can't go wrong with the Cricut Joy. It's the DIYer's dream, since it cuts vinyl, iron-ons, and more. Buy it: Cricut Joy, $179, cricut.com A Whole Lot of Candy
Remember candy necklaces? Or Runts? Help your friend celebrate their milestone birthday by sending them 3 pounds of nostalgic 90s candy with this box from Vintage Candy Co! One look at the candy inside and they’ll be sure to feel like a kid again. Buy It: Decade Childhood Nostalgic Candies, $40, amazon.com It’s in the Stars
Give the gift of the galaxies with this personalized birthday star print. This custom star map of the cosmos is based on the time and location of where the birthday guy or gal was born. Buy It: Day You Were Born Star Map, $46 and up, etsy.com DIY Bonsai TreeThis terracotta bonsai tree kit is perfect for the budding plant parent! The planter itself has a glazed interior and is designed to have a passive hydroponic system known as “wicking,” which brings water and nutrients up to the plant's roots. So whether your buddy has a great green thumb or kills every plant they touch, they won’t have to worry! Buy It: Modern Sprout Terracotta Grow Kit - Bonsai, $15, target.com Spark JoyIt’s no doubt that 2020 was a stressful year. Help your birthday bud eliminate the stress and bring in more joy with this life-changing book by Marie Kondo. In her bestseller, she’ll teach you how to organize and minimize with mindfulness and gratitude. Buy It: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing (Hardcover) by Marie Kondo, $12, target.com CBD SalveIf your pal is already complaining about chronic throbs and aches, pain-relieving CBD salve (with 2,500mgs of CBD) will give them some relief well beyond her 30th birthday—and make them smell like lavender and eucalyptus, too. Yum! Buy It: 2,500mg Salve, $35, cannabombz.com Feel Good Body Wrap
Filled with lavender, ginger, and lemon essential oils, this body wrap from Origins is sure to help melt away the stress of turning 30. “Relaxing heavy neck wrap with a great scent,” one 5-star reviewer writes. “Felt like we were at the spa.” Buy It: Origins Feel Good Hug Bedtime Body Wrap, $73, amazon.com Birthday in a BagWith COVID-19, it’s a truth universally acknowledged that some parties will have to be canceled this year. But, instead of sulking about it, send the birthday party to your friend with Birthday in a Bag! Each kit comes with balloons, candles, confetti, and even a party horn making it a great accessory for Zoom celebrations! Buy It: Birthday in a Bag, $26, etsy.com Air FryerGive your food-loving pal the gift of deep-fried taste with none of the guilt thanks to this cool kitchen gadget. You'll transform their cooking routine for good! Buy It: Instant Brands Vortex Mini 2-Quart 4-In-1 Air Fryer, $50, walmart.com Tile MateIf your bestie is constantly forgetting where they put their wallet, phone, or keys, you may want to pick them up a pack of Tile Mates for their 30th birthday. This futuristic tracker is the answer to find for a wide variety of items like keys and bags via an app on your phone up to 200 feet away. Buy It: Tile Mate 4 Pack, $70, target.com Silk Sleep MaskGive your birthday bestie the gift of beauty sleep with a luxurious pink sleep mask made out of mulberry silk. After all, the older you get, the more a good night's sleep matters—so make sure she can get all the Zzzz's she needs. Buy It: Slip Silk Sleepmask, $50, sephora.com Ice Cream MakerFor your BFF’s 30th birthday, think outside the carton—the ice cream carton that is! This awesome automated ice cream maker can whip up to a quart and a half of ice cream at a time. Buy It: Tasty by Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker, $32, walmart.com Follow Your NorthTurning 30 is a beautiful milestone. Why not commemorate this special day with a beautiful compass necklace? This 30th birthday gift comes with a thoughtful message typed onto the box, a soft black velvet bag to keep their jewelry safe when they’re on the go, and a blank note card enclosed in a matching envelope so you can add a personal touch. Buy It: Dear Ava 30th Birthday Gift Necklace: Birthday Gift, Jewelry Gift for Her, $40, amazon.com Send a Sugarwish
Can’t celebrate in person this year? Send them something sweet virtually with an assorted box of candies from Sugarwish. The birthday guy or girl will get an email notifying them of your gift instantly. Then, after they choose which candies they want, Sugarwish will ship their birthday gift directly to their doorstep. Buy It: Sugarwish, $20 and up, sugarwish.com Check out... What should I get my best friend for her 30th birthday?Our top picks for the best 30th birthday gifts:. these colorful wineglasses. Colored Glass Stemmed Wineglass Estelle. ... . a fancy bottle of wine. 2020 Reserve Chardonnay McBride Sisters Wine Company. ... . a luxe watch. ... . this ultra soft blanket. ... . A Do-It-All Pot. ... . A Bougie Candle. ... . this practical lighter. ... . this coffee table book.. What to get your best friend who is turning 30?If your friend is always on the go, a solid weekender bag is a gift you may want to consider giving. Little luxuries like self-care products and beauty sets also make great gift ideas. You also can't go wrong with a subscription box containing products they're sure to love.
What gift I can give to my female best friend?Personalised Gifts. Personalised Chocolates.. Personalised Cushions.. Personalised Mugs.. Personalised Caricatures.. Personalised Greeting Cards.. Personalised Water Bottles.. personalised calendars.. personalised fashion accessories.. What can I gift my bestie on her birthday?30 Perfect Birthday Gift Ideas for Your Best Friend. This personalized jewelry box. ... . This best friend pillow. ... . This personalized leather keychain. ... . This "Candy Is a Girl's Best Friend" bucket. ... . This personalized toiletry bag. ... . This birth month flower necklace. ... . The Kodak Smile Instant Print digital camera. ... . This custom PopGrip.. |