11 Holiday Gifts For Friends Who Are Moving Away

Tis the season! If you have friends who have a big move coming up, here are some thoughtful gifts they’ll be sure to enjoy. . . .
 
1) State prints

A beautiful print to remember home. There are a variety of different styles and options available, so check them out and find the perfect one for your friend.
(Displayed here: https://www.amazon.com/Custom-Alabama-ANY-STATE-Customized/dp/B01JB80SUI?ref=hnd_dp_car_mba_7)
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​​2) State necklaces
 
A near-to-the-heart reminder of home so your friend can take a bit of home with her wherever she goes.
​(Seen below: http://www.dogeared.com/necklaces-state-of-mind)

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​3) Key ornaments
 
Yes, you’ll need to get ahold of one of their spare keys, but what better memento than a cute (small and storage friendly) ornament to remind them each holiday season of their old home.
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​4) Miss you mugs
 
One for you, one for your friend. And a nice ‘miss you’ message when you finish your drink.
(Available from https://www.etsy.com/listing/203597810/state-or-country-miss-you-coffee-mug)
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​5) Journal
 
A sweet ‘missing you’ reminder as well as a practical gift to help that creative friend journal his/her adventure.
(Shown: https://www.etsy.com/listing/228928316/goodbye-gift-winnie-the-pooh-notebook?ref=market)
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6) City guide books
 
There is no better way to prepare for a new adventure in a new city than to start to plan and read up on it. Whether a general city guide for a broad overview or topic-specific guides on topics like good restaurants or hiking trails, give your friend a look at their new destination and wish them well.
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7) Picture frame
 
Find a great picture of you both together, put it in a nice frame, and gift your friend a classic and thoughtful gift for them to remember you by!
(Example shown: https://www.amazon.com/Malden-International-Designs-Friends-Expressions/dp/B0018MR66K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1479409961&sr=8-3&keywords=friends+picture+frame)
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8) Local treats
 
A great reminder of home and one of the many things that make it wonderful, specialty items add a personalized touch to your goodbye gift and give friends a bit of the city to take with them.
(Shown: http://www.garrettpopcorn.com/all-gifts.html)
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9) Group signature items
 
Looking for a group gift for a co-worker/team member/good friend? Look no further than a cute or nostalgic item that you can have everyone sign with their well-wishes.
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10) Throw them a going away party!
 
What better way to convey how much someone will be missed than to gather everyone together, in one convenient location, to wish your friend well!
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11) Miss you a ‘latte’
 
For that friend who loves their coffee or tea. . . .
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And if your friend loves to read, don't forget to send them off with a copy of The Essential Moving Guide (or, for those with children, The Essential Moving Guide For Families), along with our great guided journal, The Essential Moving Guided Journal.