Celebrating Friendships: 5 Ideas to Honor the BFFs in Your Life

Sure, a girl’s night out is one way to share time with gal pals, but there are better, more thoughtful ways to celebrate the friends in our lives. After all, these are the people in our support system that come to our rescue at 3 am when we are at our wit’s end, or the ones who know exactly what to say when we’re going through tough times. Our best friends are also the ones who cheer us through our achievements and are champions for our causes.

The friends in our life hold a special place in our hearts, and they deserve to be recognized as the dear souls they are. Here are a few ideas to celebrate the friendships in your life that are sure to be both smashing and inspiring.

Tips to Making Your Friends Feel Special and Loved

Make a Date: Let’s face it, life gets hectic and sometimes it gets downright crazy. Stop the madness of endless schedules and routines. Sit down and set a solid date to get together with your BFF (or your whole group of besties). Making time for your friends is a great way to celebrate the bonds and experiences you’ve shared with them over time. So make a date with girlfriends (or guy friends) and treat them to a special time. It doesn’t matter if you go fine-dining, or plan a simple yet stylish picnic lunch. The only thing that matters is that you are present and devoted to your buddies who have always been there for you.

The Mighty Pen: If your best friend lives long-distance, think about launching an old-fashioned mail campaign.  Commit to writing to your pal every week and send your sweet notes in the mail. Your options are endless here, from sending her cute little cards, or hand-written sentiments that let her know you are thinking about her even across the miles. Some might think snail mail is dead, but when your friend receives your caring composition, it will surely make her smile and think upon you fondly.

Spa Splurge: Nothing says “I think you’re awesome” better than planning a spa date with your best gal pal. You can go full-on with a deluxe treatment at an exclusive day spa that will make her feel like the queen she is. Or, you can make the occasion more intimate by inviting her over for a home spa treatment. Haul out the mani-pedi kit and skincare masks (with a nice bottle of wine, of course) and treat each other to a splendid evening of self-care, giggles, and shared memories.

Get Scrappy: If you have a long history with your best friend, think about creating a unique book of memories you two have shared. This could be in the form of a traditional scrapbook that includes photos of milestone moments and maybe add handwritten comments or stories within the book. This is easily done with print-on-demand services that allow you to simply upload your precious pics and then have them printed in a nifty book of memories to present to your compadre. Or, you could design a journal for her that delves into your shared interests. For example, you could present her with a journal of recipes you two have enjoyed cooking together and add a few she might love to try on her own. 

Surprise!: It’s true, not everybody loves surprises, but a surprise party for the best friends in your life is a whole different ball game that is sure to be a smash hit with your buds.  Preplan and make sure your friends are available. Once you set the date, start strategizing for the best shin-dig possible to celebrate friendship and show your pals how much you adore them in your life. They will be blindsided with bliss by the care, attention, and thoughtfulness you’ve showered upon them. It doesn’t have to be expensive or grandiose. What matters is the thought you invest in your friendships and at the end of the day, they have an experience that they will relish as they continue to cherish the friendship they have with you.

Whatever you decide to do to celebrate the friendships in your life, just take time to understand what she (or he, or they) hold dear in their lives. Pay attention to their needs and interests and then build a theme with a date, event, party, or one-on-one time with your pal so they know you understand, you care, and you are always there for them just as they always have been there for you.