We’ve all been stuck at home self-quarantining for a while now, so it’s easy to be missing your friends and loved ones. Since you can’t show up at your girlfriend’s house right now with a bottle of wine and chocolates to have a friends’ night, the next best thing is to send a little gift to say “I miss you.” From cookies to self-care boxes, there are tons of options ways to send a little cheer to your loved ones and remind them they’re not alone.
Read on for a full list of all the adorable gifts under $25 + $50 that you can send to your loved ones to show them that you’re thinking of them.
Gifts Under $25
Kannibal and Co.
Kannibal and Co. is a Hoboken shop that sells unique home goods and gifts, antique and custom jewelry, and refurbished vintage furniture. Shop from their apothecary selection and candle selection for the perfect gifts for your friends.
Sweet Basil Co.
Sweet Basil Co. creates personalized gifts made with love for you and your loved ones. The Hoboken store personalized gift boxes with succulents and candles, and each box is handmade in-house. Order gift boxes here for your friends or family.
Bird and Branch
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Bird and Branch is a specialty coffee shop in NYC. The shop offers care packages, made up of an assortment of baked goods — think delicious cookies and brownies — and coffee grounds. Order a care package assortment here.
Belle and Blush
Belle and Blush offers a wide array of goods and gifts you can order online to send to a loved one. Everything from cosmetics to home goods can be found in its online store. Buy your friend a bath bomb, some candy, or something from their $15—$25 collection.
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Cocktail Books
For your friends who have already gone through all the bottles of wine in the house and is ready to step their game up to the next level with some creative new cocktails. Send them one of the following recipe books with tons of different cocktails recipes to try at home: Fancy AF Cocktails, The Ultimate Bar Book, Cocktails with a Twist, or The Art of Mixology.
Bang Cookies
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These award-winning cookies are made with organic and natural ingredients — and nothing compares to them. These cookies are huge and delicious, especially after you pop them in the microwaves. Show your friends some love and order them cookies from here.
Greetabl
Greetabl offers custom made gifts to send to friends and family. Show someone that you’re thinking of them with individualized boxes filled with little goodies, like candy, teas, oils, or bath bombs. Send your friend a self-care box here.
Wicked Good Cupcakes
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Wicked Good Cupcakes is a bakery that sells delicious cupcakes in adorable little jars, making the ideal gift for pretty much any occasion. For under $25, you can send your friend a custom two-back of two different flavored cupcakes of your choosing. Order a gift here.
Love, Amarie
Love, Amarie is a boutique online shop started by a local Hoboken resident, selling heirlooms and unique gifts. If you’ve been missing your best friends and finding that your group chat is the only thing keeping you sane right now, send them a “Thank God For My Group Chat” wine glass from here.
Gifts Under $50
Shutterfly
Until Monday, May 4th, Shutterfly is having a huge sale, offering 50% on nearly everything. For less than $20, you can personalize a mug with words or pictures and send it to your loved one. Shop here.
Small Packages
Small packages is a custom gift store. The first step is to pick a box based on the occasion — for instance, a little social distancing “missing you” gift. The second step is to choose your price, either $35 or $50 worth of goods. The last step is to customize the box with your own message. Order a package to send to your loved one here.
Kannibal and Co.
Kannibal and Co. is a Jersey City shop that sells unique home goods and gifts, antique and custom jewelry, and refurbished vintage furniture. Shop from their apparel selection and get your friend an adorable piece of clothing to show that you’re thinking of them.
One More Hour
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One More Hour is a custom postcard shop. Shop from the “Thinking of You” section and get a bundle of postcards that you can color and design yourself to send to friends or family members. Order postcards here.
Shaker and Spoon
Shaker and Spoon is a subscription service that sends boxes of ingredients and recipes to make delicious cocktails. You can order a month’s subscription to send to your friend{s} in need of a much-deserved drink right now. Shop here
Bread Basket
Bread Basket delivers different assortments of bread baskets every Friday. Order anything from sourdough bread, to New York-style bagels, all the way to delicious pastries. Chose a basket of breads or pastries to send to a friend here.
The Bouqs Co.
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This flower delivery service offers farm-fresh bouquets for any occasion. You can order any arrangement of flowers you want to send a sweet message to your loved ones to remind them you’re thinking of them. Choose an arrangement here.
Happy Box Store
The Happy Box store is a boutique shop that sells custom boxes for any occasion. Filled with anything from teas, to masks, to candy, it’s the perfect gift for any occasion. Build custom Happy Boxes here to send to your girlfriends.
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Wicked Good Cupcakes
Wicked Good Cupcakes is a bakery that sells delicious cupcakes in adorable little jars, a sweet gift for pretty much any occasion. For under $50, you can send your friend a custom four-pack assortment of cupcakes. Order boxes of four cupcakes here.
Hudson Cakery
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The Hudson Cakery is a local specialty bakery. They’re now offering DIY kids to make your own cookies, cupcakes, or cake right at home. Send a kit to your family or friends so they can get bakery-level goods at home. Order a kit here.
One/Sol
Shop the latest trends in fashion for your most stylish friend at One/Sol. This Hoboken-based boutique clothing store is still open for online shopping, and you can’t go wrong when you purchase a gift from here.
Wine.com
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Wine.com is a website that sells wine and delivers it straight to your door— it doesn’t get much more convenient than that. Browse through their wine selection or gift selection here and find a wide selection of wine and gift baskets to send a loved one for under $50.
Hoboken Girl Shop
We’ve collaborated with The Local Thread to create an e-commerce shop for Hoboken Girl merch. If one of your friends is a fan of Hoboken Girl or just loves her little city of Hoboken or Jersey City, get her an adorable item of clothing from our shop to remind her of our wonderful community. And bonus— the proceeds from the shop will go to support our team at this difficult time, and 10% of our net proceeds will be donated to the Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps to help them raise funds for medical supplies and PPE.
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13 DIY Activities to Try in Hoboken + Jersey City
Hoboken and Jersey City have lots of possibilities when it comes to learning a new skill or creating a masterpiece of your own. DIY classes can be fun as a solo day, a date night or a group activity. Locally, there are several classes and events that will get the creative juices flowing and improve various skills. Read on to learn more about DIY classes and events in Hoboken and Jersey City, New Jersey.
Hoboken
ArteVino Studio | 720 Monroe Street
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Turning into a painter for a night is not as hard as it may seem with the guidance of the skilled instructors at ArteVino. Located in the Monroe Center, ArteVino regularly hosts paint classes where guests are guided through how to recreate an artistic masterpiece. Or, for those who are more advanced and want to try painting on their own, the studio has open-access options. To check out the full schedule and book a class, click here.
Blue Skies Pottery | 720 Monroe Street #C414
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Blue Skies Pottery is one of the few one-time pottery locations in the area. It’s located inside the Monroe Center and allows guests to try their hand at a potters’ wheel during one-time classes or by signing up for a multi-week course. Individual events are also offered for various groups or to hone certain skills. Reservations are required and can be made on the site here.
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Hudson Table | 1403 Clinton Street
Hudson Table is one of Hudson County’s most popular DIY class locations. At Hudson Table, guests can expect a highly interactive cooking class with renowned chef instructors. The hands-on classes have themed menus that cover a wide range of cuisines including Italian Bistro, Spanish Tapas, Texan Steakhouse, and more. The classes sell out quickly, but booking alerts can be made on the Hudson Table website. To book a class, click here.
Ivy Mane Studio | 1012 Grand Street
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Ivy Mane Studio promises a ‘more creative you’ through its DIY concrete-pouring workshops. This Hoboken art studio has a variety of classes where participants can make items such as vases, ashtrays, table games, and more. Individual class pricing ranges from $75-$105 or private events can be hosted to celebrate any occasion. To learn more about upcoming classes and to register, click here.
Mosaic Art Studio | 50 Harrison Street
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Participants can learn the art of Turkish lamp-making right in Hoboken. Mosaic Art Studio, located inside the Mission 50 co-working space, provides both a history lesson and an opportunity to make a creative piece. Guests start with a briefing on the history of Turkish lamp-making before being guided through how to make their own. As the project dries, guests are treated to Turkish treats before getting a grout kit to complete the project at home. To pre-book tickets and to learn more, click here.
New Jersey Coffee School | 720 Monroe Center
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Coffee is a way of life and those who are really into it can try to develop the skill of coffee making at the New Jersey Coffee School. While this location focuses more on skill-building for professionals, there are some classes for amateurs as well. The art of latte making is a great way to learn more about creating beautiful drinks from the comfort of home. The New Jersey Coffee School is consistently providing new classes for all skill levels. To learn more and to book a class, click here.
Sushi Making Class at Saku Hoboken | 936 Park Avenue
Saku Hoboken provides a lesson in the art of sushi making without an expensive plane ticket to Japan. Its “Rolling with the Homies” sushi class is great for an individual activity, a date night, or for a group of friends. Each guest will learn how to make rice wine vinegar and three sushi rolls. Tickets are $75 and classes are provided on Tuesdays from 6PM-8PM. To learn more, click here.
Tipsy Tie-Dye | 155 1st Street
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Partying with color is the vibe at Tipsy Tie-Dye. Guests can choose from any items for sale in the shop such as sweatshirts, pants, and t-shirts to dye or items can be brought in from home to dye. Tickets are open to guests of all ages until 5:30PM and then the venue turns to adults-only from 5:30PM-10:30PM. The classes are not formal, but Tipsy Tie-Dye team members are available to help guests with the process. To learn more about getting a reservation or booking a private event, click here.
Urban Arts | 720 Monroe Street
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Urban Arts is a children’s art studio located in the Monroe Center. In addition to the wide range of programs prvided for children, Urban Arts can be booked for a DIY class private event for guests of any age. Instructors are ready to assist with art mediums like pastels, acrylic paints, watercolors, colored pencils, and more. To learn more and inquire about pricing, click here.
Jersey City
Academy Darkroom | 279 Pine Street
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Photography is a true art form and Academy Darkroom in Jersey City is a great place to learn. Students can learn how to shoot on a film camera and how to develop film. Classes are provided by the semester and sign-ups are available throughout the year. To learn more and to sign up for a course, click here.
Art Mango | 30 Mall Drive West, 2nd Floor
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After a session at Art Mango, you’ll be asking “Picasso who?” Art Mango is a paint and sip studio located in the Newport Mall in Jersey City. This location provided two-hour paint and sip classes and is available for private events. Instructors will guide students through re-creating a beautiful painting regardless of skill level. To check out which paintings are coming up next and to book a spot, click here.
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Atacama Clay Studio | 533 Central Avenue
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Would-be artists can unleash their inner potter at Atacama Clay Studio in Jersey City. This pottery studio has a class type for everyone: those who are just looking to try their hand at the wheel in a one-time class or, those looking to master the art, there are semester-long classes and membership opportunities. Skilled instructors are available at each session to guide students through the art of pottery and answer questions. To learn more about the class types and to secure a spot, click here.
Betty’s Ceramic Club + Supply Co | 224 9th Street
Betty’s Ceramic Club is located on 9th Street in Jersey City. This pottery haven has opportunities for beginners and advanced potters alike through membership options, six-week sessions, four-week short classes and even one-time opportunities. Betty’s also invites those who want to share the art with family and friends to celebrate special occasions with the shop’s party and event packages. To learn more about offerings and to book a class, click here.
