7 Affordable Gifts for Your Military Bestie During Deployment

There are hundreds of posts out there about what to package up to send your significant other when they’re deployed, but it’s hard to find a good list of gifts to send to your bestie when it’s their servicemember is deployed or TDY (temporary duty). Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with these affordable, sentimental, and usable gift ideas!

Bracelet

We love the idea that this gift is something your best friend can wear when they just need a little extra strength to get through a tough, military moment. When we designed THESE with Wendy at Charliemadison we had this exact thought in mind, the gift we wished we had to gift each other whenever we were apart but wanted to lend our support.

Clean Burning Candle (with a military sense of humor)

The label on THIS candle will give them a good laugh anytime they go to light it and will also serve as a reminder of the incredible support system they have in you and this network of milsos. Bonus: it’s clean burning and vet-owned business!

Self-care Box

Give them an excuse to pamper themselves a little bit! This military-spouse-owned business offers gorgeous options with high-quality items to really make your friend feel like the queen she is. Another fun twist on this is to have a “virtual girl’s night” + FaceTime while you’re also doing a little self-care.

Use Code “WAFSXO” for 25% off of your order HERE!

Devotional / Journal

Deployments are a great opportunity to be selfish and focus on self-improvement, a devotional or journal is a sweet way to encourage your friend on this journey. Some sweet options would be THIS deployment devotional and THIS deployment journal.

Facial

Our skin often takes the biggest hit when it comes to stress during deployment and booking your buddy a facial will be a perfect way to give them a little time to relax all while serving them up a treatment that will help battle stress skincare woes. Think they would prefer the “stay at home type of facial? THIS one is sure to make them think they are in a medspa (if they close their eyes and maybe diffuse some eucalyptus!) HERE is another more budget-friendly peel and HERE is a great overnight resurfacing gel they can use nightly when they’re not using the peel or facial.

Cozy Slippers

Because no one’s best friend should have to deal with cold feet on top of everything else that comes with a deployment, you can’t go wrong with THESE! They’re super cozy and unmatched quality. If you’re on the hunt for something at a lower price point / not name brand we cannot recommend THESE pair that Kirst owns enough.

Photo Gift

We love that this can go right on your bestie’s fridge because it’s magnetic! THIS is such a cute, unique way to give your bestie a little wink from afar and remind her of your unwavering support.