If you're looking for a gift to give to a friend but want to do something special, we've got you covered. We've selected five different types of things that make great gifts. Here they are:

A weekend away

Weekend away is a great gift for friends. Why?

• It's fun! You get to explore new places, and create memories with your friends.
• It's relaxing! It allows you to disconnect from the stress of everyday life, and just focus on the present moment and each other's company—and maybe even play some games (or do some puzzles).
• It's educational! This is especially true if you're interested in seeing new things or learning about history, geography or science; these are all topics that can be explored while on vacation together as long as everyone wants to learn about them (which most people do).
• You won't have to spend much money at all because most people don't go out of town often enough for this reason alone--so make sure not only yourself but also others who live close by know how much fun exploring somewhere new together can be before setting up any kind of trip involving multiple people travelling together takes place later on down the road after everyone knows which locations would work best for their needs."

A nice dinner

It’s the thought that counts, and this gift is sure to be appreciated by your close friends. Make a reservation at a nice restaurant and have them deliver the food. Then send them a card saying you are thinking of them, or ask if they would like to join you for dinner after work one day.

This gift is perfect for:

• The friend who loves food or cooking (and doesn’t already have their own kitchen)
• Your best friend who lives far away but comes into town often

A favorite book or cookbook

People like reading and cooking. So, a book about a subject that your friend is interested in, such as a history of the Vikings or new recipes for salads, can be an excellent gift.

If you are not sure of what genre they like to read or if they have already read all their favorite books, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to choose something new for your friend! You could give them something funny, or maybe something scary—the choice is yours! A cookbook is also a great idea because it has both pages on how to make certain foods and pictures of those same foods so that when they are finished making them at home, they will still have visual cues as well as written ones about how all these delicious dishes turned out when made by someone else (which isn't always guaranteed).

Jewelry

Jewelry is a classic gift, and it's likely to be appreciated by everyone on your list. It's also fairly versatile, depending on the recipient's style. The main thing to keep in mind is that you'll need to have an idea of what type of jewelry they like (or don't like). For example, if you know someone who loves natural gemstones and handcrafted items, you could get them some beautiful turquoise earrings. If the person doesn't care for handmade items or turquoise (and who can blame them?), then steer clear!

There are so many different options when it comes to buying jewelry—the trick is finding something within your budget but still being able to afford it without breaking the bank. You don't want your friends thinking that "budget" means cheap!

A houseplant

Houseplants are a great gift for friends and family. They not only help you breathe easier by filtering the air in your home, but they also make a nice addition to any living space. Houseplants are an especially good option if you're looking for something easy to care for that doesn't require much sunlight or water—and as an added bonus, houseplants can help improve your mood!

Additionally, there's no need to worry about being too good at gardening: most houseplants aren't picky about how much light they get or how often they're watered. So if you have friends who don't have green thumbs (or just don't want their hands dirty), this is a perfect gift idea!

Friends appreciate nice things as gifts so give these

When choosing a gift for friends, it's important to remember that they appreciate nice things. This means that you should give them something they don't already have. It also means that you should find out what their favorite colors are and then buy something that matches those colors. Finally, it's important to keep the price of your gift in mind; you don't want to spend too much money on a friend!

There are so many things that you can give your friends as gifts, but we think these top the list. They’re thoughtful, useful and fun! We hope this list has helped you in some way or another. If there are any other great ideas out there for gifts for friends, let us know in the comments below!