Surprise…. Presents time!

Hello ladies. There is always a reason to give a present to your best friend. Not only because it is her birthday, but also just because she is the best friend you can wish for or just for fun. The only problem is, nice presents can be expensive. Today we would like to give you some pointers on how to buy or make a nice present on a budget.

Instead of going to a restaurant, save your money and try to make a lovely dinner. You can just make her favorite dish or make something special which you normally wouldn’t cook. Keep in mind that a large dinner can cost a lot of time. Try to cook as much as possible in advance so you don’t have to stay in the kitchen all evening. Also, don’t try to make it too difficult. If you cannot cook, you can choose for a simple but nice gourmet or fondue.

You can also make your own high tea with homemade cupcakes and sandwiches. If she likes to bake you can try to make the cupcakes together. There are lots of possibilities for different recipes and toppings. See our blog about budget food for more baking and budget tips.

Another tip is to be creative. You can make your own birthday  or thank you card or think of a nice present which you can create. For example, buy an empty photo frame and make a collage of your favorite pictures together.

You can organize a surprise party for your best friend as a present. This could be expensive, but if you ask to organize the party with a couple of friends it can reduce the costs. Try to think of a special cocktail for the evening. For inspiration the Dutch readers can look at the website cocktail maken  or All recipes.

Finally for more tips you can always look at some of our previous blog posts. For example organize a beauty girls night and look for some tips at the blog BudgetTips for facial hair and nail care. Or you can think of a lovely day out. See for inspiration our blog Seize the day.

Good luck!!