HLN gift guide – long distance friends need gifts too

The secret to being a good gift giver, isn’t in the gift at all. 

The truth is kind of cliché but also true: it’s the thought that counts. 

This is especially true when it comes to your long-distance besties. Whether it’s a few hours away in another city or across the world in a different country, all your friends deserve to be thought of on their birthday. 

But this requires a bit of planning. If their gift is going in the post, you need to give extra lead time for the buying and the shipping – proving that the thought means a lot more than we give it credit for. 

HLN top tip: keep track of your friends’ birthdays in your calendar – you can even update your settings to repeat each year and remind you a week or even a month before the day! 

Here are some envelope friendly gift ideas that prove good things do come in small packages. 

Don’t forget the heartfelt, handwritten note! If you’re in Newcastle you can also shop these cards (and more) IRL. 

And you’d rather ship straight to their door – these brands are known for their thoughtful packaging and (almost) all have an option for a personalised gift note.