35 Unforgettable Going Away Gifts For Anyone You're Going To Miss Like Crazy

Updated: Oct 19 2022
35 Unforgettable Going Away Gifts For Anyone You're Going To Miss Like Crazy
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You're not saying goodbye with one of these going away gifts, you're saying see you later. Long-distance friendships need a little extra tending to keep them growing strong, and with one of these heartfelt gifts, your friendship will continue to bloom. When the time comes for bidding farewell and beginning the process of moving away, you'd be smart to consult these sentimental gift ideas to treat your friend or family member to something really special. From personalized farewell gifts they'll hold dear forever to tokens of good luck they'll find a sense of empowerment in, every item will make a family or friend's day. You'll even find great goodbye gifts for coworkers that are moving on to greener pastures (and maybe a joke gift or two to remind them of how they've betrayed you by leaving you behind). In any case, if the clock is ticking on their days in town, the clock is ticking for you to pick out the perfect gift.

I Wrote A Book About You

When you can't find the words to tell them what they mean, consult the prompts and phrases on the pages of "I Wrote A Book About You". There are simple but meaningful fill-in-the-blank spots you can use to get your feelings on paper and touch the heart of the recipient.
$14 .83

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Touch-Activated Long Distance Lamps

Your friend knows you're thinking of them, but do they really knowKNOW you're thinking of them? They will with a set of long-distance touch lamps. When you touch one WiFi enable lamp, the other will light up and vice versa. Every time you're on each other's minds, you can say hello with a light.
$160 .30

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Why You're My Bestie Fill In the Blank Book

Be the author you swore you would be in college with Why You're My Bestie. The fill-in-the-blank-style book presents you with more than 30 prompts to answer with words, phrases, or doodles to tell your friend just how much you love them
$10 .00

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Affirmators! Cards to Help You Help Yourself

Going away is a really hard thing to do and your friend might need a boost on occasion. With Affirmators! they can get the kick in the pants they need without all the self-helpy nonsense that drives everyone nuts. Inside the box there are 50 affirmation cards that'll have them back on their game.
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Motivational Notes in a Jar

Put a smile on your friend's face with a jar full of motivational notes. Inside this tiny jar are a bunch of brightly colored slips of paper just waiting to be unrolled the moment your friend needs them the most.
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Good Friends Are Like Stars Memento Box

The message on top of this wooden box is just the one your friend will need to hear when they're having a rough day. The box has a bit of a rustic look but its black and white color scheme makes it a good fit for any decor.
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Rude Going Away Balloons

There's no shame in adding a little sass to saying goodbye to the person you've been working with for years. With this six-pack of balloons, you'll be infusing the party with more than helium, you'll be infusing it with words HR would be mad about. But what are they gonna do, fire your friend?
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TSA-Friendly Craft Cocktail Kit

When the plane takes off to the new place, they'll be flying high thanks to the ingredients in this TSA-friendly craft cocktail kit. Inside the tin there are mixers in amounts that are balanced perfectly for the amount of spirits the flight attendant gives you.
$40 .00

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Happy Notes Instant Smile Calendar

When the sky in the morning is gray, your friend will still be waking up to the sun thanks to Happy Notes. The instant smile calendar has 365 pages of nothing but the happiest mantras, phrases, quotes, and affirmations. It's a guaranteed day-maker.
$14 .99

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Macrame Hanging Photo Frame

Going away means taking lots of pictures and making lots of memories before the big moving day. This macrame hanging photo frame will be the first thing they hang in their new place. There are 25 clips included with the set so they can hang lots of photos.
$9 .99

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A True Friendship is a Journey With No End Trinket Dish

This ring dish speaks the truth and it's a truth you're going to live as soon as your friend moves away. With one handmade ceramic token of your affection, your friend will never forget that though your paths have diverged, you're still walking in the same direction.
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10 " Digital Picture Frame

Don't make your friend choose which photo of your group they like the most, let them cycle through hundreds of photos with this 10" digital photo frame. It's WiFi-enabled and has gorgeous 1280x800 resolution and a touch screen interface.
$139 .99

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Dual Time Watch

Friends in different time zones will be grateful to have this watch on their wrist. With just one glance, they'll be able to see what time it is back home. A dual-time watch is a must-have for friends that want to schedule a nightly phone call without conflicting with sleep schedules.
$16 .19

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Thinking of You Gourmet Gift Basket

Going away is a bittersweet occasion and when it's feeling more bitter than sweet, drown your sorrows in a Thinking of You gourmet gift basket. It's chock full of all the salty, sweet, crunchy, and chewy treats that your emotions desire.
$42 .95

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Homesick Candle

They may be miles away, but all it takes is a match and a deep breath to feel a little closer to home with this Homesick candle on the mantle. It's available in myriad states and cities, and has a super-long burn time.
$43 .00

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A Tour of Their New City

A new city is fun to explore, but if you don't know where to start, it can be intimidating. With an Airbnb gift card, your friend can find an expert tour guide or two that will show them all the cool, hole-in-the-wall spots that other maps might not show.
$50 .00

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