Best Going Away Gifts for Friends 2023

Jul 29, 2023

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Throughout our lives, it’s practically inevitable that someone close to us will move away — whether it’s to a new city, job, school, etc., people come and go in our lives. While it’s a bittersweet moment, going-away gifts for friends not only honor the milestone in their life, but help show your appreciation and love for them — even if you’re sad they’re leaving.

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It can be hard to find the right kind of gift that expresses just what you want to say, but focusing on their hobbies and interests is a great place to start. Yes, you could opt for a gift card, but handpicking things like tarot cards or a porthole drink infuser just further displays how much you know and care about your loved one.

To help inspire you on your gift-giving journey, we put together a list of the best going-away gifts for friends inspired by musicians to help send them off on their next chapter.

Keep reading to shop our gift selections below.

Keys Soulcare

Starting somewhere new, no matter if it’s a new place or job, can be stressful, which is where Alicia Keys‘ Keys Soulcare’s candle comes in. It’s made with scents of sage and oat to help create calming vibes after a long day allowing your friend to focus on decompressing with each whiff.

Sephora

Encourage your pal to take some R&R using this clay mask from Rihanna‘s Fenty Skin. It’s designed to help detox the skin using charcoal and salicylic acid that’ll lift dirt and work to purify skin.

Amazon

Harry Styles fans will appreciate some decor to decorate their new home, and this book is ready to do just that. Not only does it come with a gorgeous cover, but the inside features photos of Styles they can look at and admire whenever they want.

Amazon

Go personal with a customizable frame inspired by Spotify’s music player. Add your pal’s favorite photo of the two of you and top it off with a song that the two of you are always singing together.

Amazon

For Swifties, this Taylor Swift-themed card will earn you a spot on the fridge not just for it’s cover that’s inspired by “Anti-Hero”, but features a blank interior you can customize with a message of your own.

Amazon

Redefine what it means to “put your records on” with this set of record-shaped coasters featuring vintage labels and a record player-shaped coaster holder. It’ll bring style while saving their precious coffee table from drink rings.

Amazon

Upgrade the host in your life’s party supplies with a fun piano-shaped cheese and knife board set. The cheese board is made from a bamboo material and features an interior with knives included. h

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If your friend is always reading their tarot cards, then they may enjoy this musician-themed deck of oracle cards that’ll help advise everything from their life, love, career and more.

Friends NYC

Bring a pop of color to their space with these adorable Grateful Dead-styled candle holders. They’re versatile enough to sport their candle collection or just kept on display solo.

Cozy Earth

Keep them comfortable during their move with a pair of bamboo joggers that have earned Oprah’s stamp of approval. Not only are they currently on sale, but the soft bamboo viscose material is temperature-regulating to help keep them comfortable.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best gender-neutral gifts, gifts for dog lovers and the best gifts for Harry Styles fans.

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