The Best Quarantine Birthday Gifts For Adults In Our Socially Distant Times

Ambar Pardilla
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These weird times call for quarantine birthday gifts that'll make the day special for your far away friend.  (Photo: HuffPost )
These weird times call for quarantine birthday gifts that'll make the day special for your far away friend. (Photo: HuffPost )

Even though you won’t be blowing out candles IRL, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate a quarantine birthday.

When a birthday comes up, you’re probably longing for the days before long distance. While you can always toast with alcohol delivered right to your door or order a pastry on Postmates to get to your faraway friends, sometimes you want an adult birthday gift that’s a bit more memorable than a sip or a bite.

You’ve been finding face masks and keeping your distance, but the months away from friends, family and coworkers might have meant missing out on IRL birthday parties.

The HuffPost Finds team has been there, too. For our collective birthday month in May, we went ahead and splurged (probably too much). But it got us thinking: What gifts are appropriate to give during quarantine birthdays?

We decided to find quarantine birthday gifts for you when you’re scratching your head trying to figure out what to give to a loved one right now. You could always check out our guide to online museum gift shops for one-of-a-kind finds or support a Black artist by making a gift of some of their artwork.

From a birthday cake candle that they can wish upon to a planter for friends who spend their days becoming full-on plant parents, these birthday gifts are perfect for these weird times.

Check out these quarantine birthday gifts that you can send from far away.

A birthday cake candle to make a wish

Not to fan the flames, but this candle's sure to be a favorite. <a href="https://fave.co/30hooC1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $20 at Catbird</a>. 
Not to fan the flames, but this candle's sure to be a favorite. Find it for $20 at Catbird.

A getaway bag for your travel partner in crime

It's perfect for the trip you two have wanted to go on for a while. <a href="https://amzn.to/3fzzzNa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $78 at Amazon</a>.
It's perfect for the trip you two have wanted to go on for a while. Find it for $78 at Amazon.

A beer table for socially distant outdoor time

You won't overspend on happy hour now. <a href="https://fave.co/2ZEhEj6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $58 at Uncommon Goods</a>. Keep in mind it's back-ordered until July 31.
You won't overspend on happy hour now. Find it for $58 at Uncommon Goods. Keep in mind it's back-ordered until July 31.

A pillow for the person who somehow posts every single day

Seriously, how do they do it? <a href="https://fave.co/2DGxhh9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $74 at Shopbop</a>.
Seriously, how do they do it? Find it for $74 at Shopbop.

A planter for the friend who's really gotten into gardening

If her passion as a plant parent has been blossoming, she'll <i>definitely</i> need more pots. <a href="https://fave.co/30ww83N" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $24 at Anthropologie</a>. You can even throw in a <a href="https://fave.co/3h0yZZ8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">plant pop</a>, too.

An out-of-this-world silk mask for someone who needs some shut-eye

She did do another trip around the sun, after all. <a href="https://fave.co/2DQ62AZ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $29 at Brooklinen</a>.
She did do another trip around the sun, after all. Find it for $29 at Brooklinen.

An at-home foot bath for someone who misses her trips to the spa

Now, she can have some much-needed R&amp;R. <a href="https://fave.co/30j1VEV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $25 at Urban Outfitters</a>.
Now, she can have some much-needed R&R. Find it for $25 at Urban Outfitters.

A puzzle that's a piece of cake

It doubles as delicious (but please, don't eat it). <a href="https://fave.co/2DGwE7h" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $15 at Shopbop</a>.
It doubles as delicious (but please, don't eat it). Find it for $15 at Shopbop.

A travel hammock for weekend getaways

You can easily throw this hammock in a backyard for a weekend away. <a href="https://fave.co/2CoVSqt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $35 at Urban Outfitters</a>. 
You can easily throw this hammock in a backyard for a weekend away. Find it for $35 at Urban Outfitters.

A set of classy AF champagne glasses

They'll owe you a drink afterward. <a href="https://fave.co/2ZzuKOe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find the set for $35 at Nordstrom</a>.
They'll owe you a drink afterward. Find the set for $35 at Nordstrom.

A Book of the Month membership for those missing the library

Your bibliophile bestie might be going through it, so a new book might make her feel better. <a href="https://fave.co/3jaklk2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find memberships at Book of the Month starting at $50</a>.
Your bibliophile bestie might be going through it, so a new book might make her feel better. Find memberships at Book of the Month starting at $50.

A banner to remember

It hasn't been a banner year, but hopefully this banner makes it all a little better. <a href="https://fave.co/2WpHQf4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $25 on Etsy</a>.
It hasn't been a banner year, but hopefully this banner makes it all a little better. Find it for $25 on Etsy.

"Animal Crossing," so she can finally visit your virtual island

Now go get those turnips. <a href="https://fave.co/39i0ZVL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $60 at Walmart</a>.
Now go get those turnips. Find it for $60 at Walmart.

An art print that says, "I'm just a phone call away"

Or text, whichever works for you. <a href="https://fave.co/3h8541q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $24 at Rifle Paper Co</a>.
Or text, whichever works for you. Find it for $24 at Rifle Paper Co.

A neon flamingo for the friend who's the life of the party

It'll be the highlight of her day. <a href="https://fave.co/32t6oYq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $18 at Urban Outfitters</a>.
It'll be the highlight of her day. Find it for $18 at Urban Outfitters.

A necklace for someone who's always looking on the bright side

Or a reminder that you've always got her back. <a href="https://amzn.to/30kK5kT" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $38 at Amazon</a>.
Or a reminder that you've always got her back. Find it for $38 at Amazon.

A laptop desk so she can take calls from bed

It's perfect for being productive in bed. <a href="https://amzn.to/30pOBP8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $33 at Amazon</a>. 
It's perfect for being productive in bed. Find it for $33 at Amazon.

A set of face masks for your next socially distant get-together

Everyone needs a mask nowadays, so she'll appreciate your thoughtfulness, especially for ones that are this pretty. <a href="https://fave.co/2Olxw3p" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find the set of two for $12 at BaubleBar</a>.
Everyone needs a mask nowadays, so she'll appreciate your thoughtfulness, especially for ones that are this pretty. Find the set of two for $12 at BaubleBar.

An apron for those who are practically chefs now

And it's a good way to tell her to get in her veggies. <a href="https://fave.co/2CIMSfA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $32 at Anthropologie</a>.
And it's a good way to tell her to get in her veggies. Find it for $32 at Anthropologie.

Ornaments for the foodie who's far away

And these are ideal for those who are always in the holiday spirit. Even in the middle of summer. <a href="https://fave.co/3h5hXcs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find them for $24 to $58, depending on which one you pick</a>. 

A water bottle with the promise of pizza

We all need something to look forward to. <a href="https://amzn.to/32mmuTP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $21 at Amazon</a>. 
We all need something to look forward to. Find it for $21 at Amazon.

A meal from one of her favorite restaurants

<a href="https://fave.co/3h4AXI2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Goldbelly</a> will leave her belly full &mdash; delivering food from, well, just about anywhere. These cupcakes are from <a href="https://fave.co/2WIozG7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nadia Cakes</a> in Minnesota. <a href="https://fave.co/3h4AXI2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out Goldbelly</a>.

A sporty mug for the person who longs for sports

Just don't dunk your breakfast too hard. <a href="https://fave.co/34YFx4r" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $25 at Uncommon Goods</a>.
Just don't dunk your breakfast too hard. Find it for $25 at Uncommon Goods.

An ancient Egypt-inspired cat sculpture for museum lovers

While <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-museum-gift-shops-online_l_5f078f94c5b63a72c33f4a28" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">museums might be closed</a>, you can bring the gift shop to them. <a href="https://fave.co/2OCLqy1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $35 at The Met Store</a>. 

A feelings jar for some emotional support

For those best <i>buds</i>. <a href="https://fave.co/2B45fLA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find it for $20 at Urban Outfitters</a>. Keep in mind it's on back order until September.
For those best buds. Find it for $20 at Urban Outfitters. Keep in mind it's on back order until September.

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