The Essential Gal Pal Gift Guide
Instead of driving all across town and stressing out about a negative reaction coming from one of your pals over giving them the worst gift of all time, we’ve compiled a categorized list to get you through the dreaded woes of Friendsmas shopping.
If you thought figuring out gifts for your family was hard, try doing it for your closest group of girlfriends. Ain’t nobody got time to figure out what is on everyone’s wishlist and whether or not they’ve been naughty or nice this year within your friendship. Okay, that took it a bit far. Regardless, picking out the right present for the family you get to choose can be a massive holiday struggle.
Instead of driving all across town and stressing out about a negative reaction coming from one of your pals over giving them the worst gift of all time (trust us, that would never happen, but we all have those thoughts during the Christmas season), we’ve compiled a categorized list to get you through the dreaded woes of Friendsmas shopping.
Your essential holiday gift guide, with presents lined up for all of the different personalities that make up your squad, combines all things Christmas and country with a whole lot of cool. Take a peek at some shopping ideas to snag the ultimate gift for all your closest girlfriends:
For the fit friend: CALIA by Carrie Underwood workout attire – caliastudio.com
Some people don’t wait for the New Year to roll around—they’re motivated enough to get up off that couch and burn those calories like no tomorrow day in and day out. (No days off, right?) To get on their level without actually having to sweat your life away, pick up a pair of active leggings or a lightweight track jacket for the ultimate workout outfit.
For the charitable chum: The Giving Keys necklace – thegivingkeys.com
This special gift combines both the exchange of giving and receiving without hardly any effort. The Giving Keys is known throughout the entertainment industry as a way to support homeless communities throughout the country. A simple necklace accessory worn by stars such as Brett Young and Jana Kramer can make all the difference, so share the love with one of your closest pals with an endearing key pendant marking faith, strength and all other life-changing themes.
For the pet-loving pal: Draper James plush dog bone – draperjames.com
Just because this is a gift guide for your closest girlfriends doesn’t mean you should forget all about the pets! If your pal adores her pooch, it would be ultra-‘fetch’ to pick up this plush blue gingham bone for the pup to go to town on. Sure, it may lose its cute factor when it’s been chewed and drooled on, but at least it’s Reese Witherspoon-approved nonetheless. Besides, it will save a friendship from being sent to the doghouse if you know what we mean.
For the fashion maven: Bourbon and Boweties bangle bracelet – bourbonandboweties.com
Got a trendsetter in your life? Then they definitely need you to pick up one of Bourbon and Boweties bejeweled bangle bracelets! Coming in a variety of jewel tones from teal to lilac to fiery red, you can take your pick on what shade matches your friend’s personality in all that sparkles and glitters about her. Arm candy is SO in for the holiday season, so what better way to follow the trends than to give the gift of jewels!
For the boozy buddy: Miranda Lambert’s Red 55 Wine – red55winery.com
For those of you questioning the concept of gifting a friend with just another bottle of red, we have one response for you: Wine not? (See what we did there.) Whether they are a fan of the chardonnay or merlot is their fancy, Miranda Lambert’s wine line features high-quality pours made from the ripest pick of grapes on the vine. Named after some of her song titles and Southern ties, a bottle seems like the ultimate balance of naughty and nice to treat a friend.
For the beauty queen: Country Music Hair by Erin Duvall book – Amazon.com
Know anyone who binges on YouTube hair tutorials in order to pin down their favorite hairdos for a night out with the girls? Stage a kind intervention with them by introducing Country Music Hair into their beauty routine to become inspired by hairstyles from both the past and present. Because as they always say: the higher the hair, the closer to Heaven…or something along those lines.
For the music lover: Tickets to their favorite artists – Tickets available via artists’ websites
Let’s get down to business: the lineup for everyone who is heading out on tour in 2017 in INSANE. Everyone who is anyone is taking their show on the road, so it makes for the perfect excuse to snag some tickets to you and your friend’s favorite country artist. From Maren Morris to Blake Shelton to Luke Bryan to Thomas Rhett, the possibilities are endless and purchasing tickets is like buying into a grand experience. Need we say more?
For the girl who already has everything: License to Boot graphic tee or tank – licensetoboot.com
Sometimes, t-shirts just say things that we all are thinking. At License to Boot, they print out a number of hilarious graphic tees and tanks that make us all think, ‘Yep, same.’ From a classic white crewneck sporting the words, ‘I need coffee in an IV,’ or a black muscle shirt saying, ‘Whiskey bent and Hellbound,’ you’re sure to find something that will make the funny friend of the group crack up over the slogans.
For the self-titled interior decorator: Selma Drye home goods – shop.opry.com/housewares/selma-drye.html
Kellie Pickler doesn’t just know how to sing and make a good joke; she also designs a mighty fine line of home goods that add the quaint Southern charm to any household. With Tennessee cutting boards and baking pie dishes out on display, the home decorator friend definitely will be even more thankful during the holiday season for a little something from Selma Drye.
For the foodie: Loveless Café’s Taste of the Loveless gift basket – lovelesscafe.com
In Nashville, Loveless Café is a huge tradition. Set on the outskirts of the city as a refurbished roadside motel, Loveless keeps both stomachs and hearts very full. The restaurant swears by their good ol’ homemade cooking and they always managed to sprinkle a little love into each and every dish they prepare. Foodies near and far would do anything to get their hands on a bag of biscuit mix or jar of jam, so be sure to send them all of the home-style essentials from Loveless straight to their doorstep. Their soul will definitely be rejuvenated thanks to Nashville’s best comfort food.
For the far-away friend: Homesick Candles – homesickcandles.com
Long-distance relationships are never easy. It’s all phone calls, ‘I miss yous,’ and nostalgia for the close ties you once had. Sure, friends can make them work, but it’s never the same as when you lived five seconds away from each other. To show your sentiment and commitment to the relationship, ship them a piece of home with a Homesick Candle, which is meant to smell just like the place you both know and love. With candles representing every state, it’ll just bring you two back to the good times.
For the happy-go-lucky mate: Pimpin’ Joy beanie – theshopforward.com/collections/pimpinjoy
Every friend group has that one optimistic soul who strives towards finding the good in every day. Spread a little joy alongside them by giving them a Pimpin’ Joy beanie, complete with a spirited pom-pom to top it all off. What’s better than a pom-pom on a beanie and being with someone you care about? Answer: nothing.
