Birthdays are already hard to shop for, but throw in some new rules (who knew masks & social distancing would be so normal in 2020?) and things can get even trickier.
If you have a quarantine queen or socially distanced dude with a birthday coming up, you’re in the right place! Read on for over 20 clever ideas for social distancing and quarantine birthday gift ideas.
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This post is about clever quarantine birthday gift ideas.
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Related: Free Printable Birthday Card (Half-Fold)
Quarantine Birthday Gift Ideas $15 or less
1. Quarantine Birthday Wine Glass ($10+)
This wine glass makes the perfect addition to any quarantine birthday! Don’t forget to include the wine with this gift π
2. Journal 29: Interactive Book Game ($14)
Friends don’t let friends get bored while isolating! This unique book game encompasses over 63 riddles to solve, each one with a QR code to scan/link to visit to input the answers. When a riddle is answered correctly on the link, a key is revealed thatβs used to help answer the next riddle. Basically, this book is an AWESOME way to spend free time + it makes such a fun gift!
3. Custom Birthday Face Mask ($9)
A custom face mask is a MUST for anyone celebrating their birthday around a crowd. This one can be personalized with the age + it includes a pocket for an extra filter.
4. “Happy Birthday From a Social Distance” Custom Birthday Box ($9-$40)
How fun is this quarantine birthday box?! This pandemic gift can be fully customized and includes a personalized box, personalized socks, a roll of toilet paper, a personalized can cooler, party hat, & party horn. Pick and choose which items to include in your box or include them all!
5. Gift Your Favorite Board Game ($8+)
Again, friends don’t let friends get bored while isolating! Gifting your fav board game is both thoughtful + super useful during this pandemic. (Psst… If you need a little help, Risk is my personal fav!)
6. Sustainable Tree-Free Toilet Paper (Because why not?) ($9+)
There may (finally) be plenty of toilet paper on the shelves, but it can’t hurt to keep a good stock! Giving toilet paper as a gift is both funny & actually useful, making it the perfect quarantine birthday present.
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7. Zen as F*ck Journal ($9)
We’re all feeling a little extra stress because of this pandemic, amiright? This Zen as F*ck Journal is a a great way to help relieve some of that stress. Just make sure whoever you give it to doesn’t mind the colorful language!
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Quarantine Birthday Gift Ideas Under $30
8. Easily Send Them an E-Gift Card for Literally Anywhere ($20+)
I LOVE shopping at Gift Card Mall! This site makes it super easy to order & send a gift card to anyone for anything. Almost every gift card they offer has no expiration & no fees, plus you can have a link to the gift card either texted or emailed to the recipient. Perfect for social distancing!
9. Magnolia Table Cookbook ($16)
This is hands-down my fav cookbook. Whether the person you’re gift shopping for is an avid chef or barely knows how to use a knife, this cookbook has recipes for everyone + cooking makes a great social distancing activity. If you think they already have this one, check out volume two (yes, it exists!). PS: JoJoβs Biscuit Recipe is amazing!
10. Give a Unique At-Home Spa Night with JewelScent Bath Bombs ($17+)
How fun is this gift?! Not only are you giving them an at-home spa night (no mask required!), but each bath bomb also includes a hidden jewel or piece of jewelry that’s valued at $15-$7500. JewelScent is the #1 Jewelry Bath Bomb Company for a reason!
11. Cozy Memory Foam Slippers ($24)
Comfort is a MUST when youβre stuck at home! These memory foam slippers are extremely comfy + theyβre super cute, making them a cozy & useful social distancing gift.
12. Throw Throw Burrito Card Game ($25)
This game is SO cute!!! It’s perfect for family game nights and “grownup” game nights alike. Throw Throw Burrito is the world’s first dodgeball card game, and it’s been described as “Uno meets Nerf.” This fun & unique game is a great way to keep the isolated birthday blues away!
13. Capri Blue Volcano Candle ($28)
This is hands-down the BEST candle thatβs ever existed. I burn this candle frequently & I have yet to find one with a better fragrance. Perfect for anyone spending a lot of time at home!
14. Crayola Adult Coloring Set ($34)
I LOVE that adult coloring is a thing! Coloring is such a great way to unwind & de-stress after a long day. This gift set from Crayola features 40 Mandala Coloring Pages with beautiful geometric designs and 50 Signature Blend & Shade Colored Pencils in a storage tin. (FYI, Crayola colored pencils are the best!!)
15. Winc Wine Subscription ($60+)
Wine is ALWAYS a great gift idea, but this is especially true during a pandemic. Winc is my favorite wine subscription box because not only do they send you personalized wines based on a preferences quiz, but they also learn your palate based on how you rate each wine they send you, meaning their recommendations keep getting better & better. A gift card for a Winc Subscription is the ideal quarantine b-day gift!
16. Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray ($45+)
This beautiful bath tray is made from high quality bamboo wood and includes extendable sides, non-slip silicone grips, a book/tablet holder, wine glass slots, & 2 removable side trays. This luxury gift is a total win for bath lovers!
17. Quarantined Birthday Queen Gift Set ($33+)
Any queen would LOVE this handcrafted gift box! It includes a natural vegan soap, sugared strawberries lip butter, white chocolate mint lip butter, + an option to add a bath bomb & natural sugar scrub. Only high-quality ingredients are used (animal cruelty & GMO free) + there’s free shipping!
18. Oversized Blanket Hoodie ($40)
My boyfriend & I wear these EVERY day! This brand is the original blanket hoodie and itβs a must for anyone spending a lot of time at home, making it a great pandemic gift!!
19. Back & Neck Massager with Heat ($55)
If their massage routine has been interrupted by the world shutting down, they would love a massager that works (almost) as well as human hands. Bonus: itβs half the price of a massage + it can be used over & over & over again, making it a gift that keeps on giving.
20. Gift a One-Year Subscription to Auro Audio Fitness ($60)
Auro is AWESOME!! This audio fitness subscription allows you to workout anywhere at any time with elite personal trainers (and without screens!).
An Auro subscription includes beginner to advanced 2-12 week training plans tailored to your goal & level, plus it comes with hundreds of individual workouts, including strength, cardio, HIIT, yoga, meditation, & more.By gifting a one-month or one-year audio fitness subscription to Auro, you’re giving the gift of fitness & ultimately the gift of health. π
Don’t forget the card!! (Etsy has the cutest quarantine birthday cards!)
Also Read:
- Free Printable Birthday Card (Half-Fold)
- Amazon Prime Gifts to Give Yourself During Quarantine
- 10 Things You HAVE to Try When Youβre Bored at Home
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I like these gift ideas however I don’t think one must wait for birthdays before they are given. I personally like the foam slippers, adult colouring set, blanket hoodie and the neck massager.
I like that attitude!! Those are some of my favs too, especially the neck massager π Thanks for stopping by!
These are definitely smart gift ideas perfect for our current situation!
Thanks Krizzia! I thought so too π