How to Make a Loved One's Birthday Special on a Budget

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If you are on a budget, it can be challenging to know how to make your loved ones' birthdays special. Sending a text or social media message is always an excellent idea, especially during the pandemic when social distancing is important, but it's not as meaningful as other ideas. Luckily, there are different small but significant ways of showing a family member or friend what they mean to you.

Send a Subscription Box

Subscriptions make excellent present ideas since they keep on giving, month after month. One idea is a flower subscription. If you want to send flowers to say, "Happy Birthday," you can find a guide on the top 10 popular birthday flowers, which talks about the flowers and what makes them so popular. That way, you can select the perfect bouquet for a gift your friend will love. There are many other subscription boxes, such as ones with candy, pet goodies, food, books, and other items. Think of what your friend loves when choosing a package and create a gift that is uniquely theirs.

Find Something Meaningful

You know it's the thought that counts behind a present, not how much the item costs. So, you might consider sending something sentimental. For instance, you can have photos printed on canvas, special paper, or even wood for a unique decoration. Your friend will love having a picture of the two of you together. Even if you don't have a good one of you together, you can take a photo of a meaningful place and print that. It is a gift guaranteed to bring happiness every time your friend sees it.

If you would rather pay it forward, you could donate something in honor of the birthday person. For instance, if they love animals, you could contribute to an animal shelter in their area. Or you might send them an encouraging note and affirm how much they mean to you. Tell them you are adding some extra kindness to the world in honor of them. Creating a handmade card to contain your words adds the perfect finishing touch.

Have Their Favorite Food Delivered

If your loved one enjoys food, surprise them with their favorite dishes. Even if you can't be with them on their special day, you can arrange for food to be delivered to their home. For example, look for local pizza shops in the area and call them to place an order to get sent to your friend's house. Just make sure they don't already have meal plans for that day so they will be there to receive their food. There are also restaurant delivery services if your friend likes something other than pizza. You can also treat them to something special, which might be a great idea if they will not be home to receive food delivered. Look for their favorite food place or coffee shop and get a gift card for a meal so they can treat themselves. You can also gift them a spa treatment so they can pamper themselves.