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1. A 25-pack of Baked By Melissa cupcakes for anyone whose favorite flavor is "all of them."
2. A Baby Yoda puzzle, because birthdays are a time for reflecting on the important things in life, like the fictional alien child they've pseudo-adopted with the rest of humanity.
3. A "because quarantine birthday" wineglass they can use to toast to everyone in the Zoom birthday chat after y'all sing "Happy Birthday" in nine different (but no less enthusiastic!!) keys.
4. Plus a personalized delivery of Winc wines your friend can choose for themselves, because honestly, our collective new favorite varietal of wine is the "pick it up from the doorstep" kind.
5. A copy of 52 Lists For Happiness perfect for setting the birthday ~mood~ for everything they want to appreciate in their life now, and accomplish in the future.
6. An assortment of Milk Bar cookies from the iconic New York-based bakery, aka the ultimate birthday bragging right — ordinarily you have to stand in line for a bajillion years for one of these!
7. A personalizable non-medical birthday-themed face mask they'll still get use out of after the big day when they're inevitably celebrating other people's birthdays over Zoom (or if social distancing is relaxed enough for small gatherings in the future).
Zazzy
This non-medical mask is reusable, machine-washable, has elastic ear loops, and has a pocket for a filter included.
Get it from Zazzle for $12.95.
Psst — you can check out the rest of Zazzle's mask designs for more personalizable options for your friend!
8. A socially distanced birthday card they can keep to look back on that one weird birthday we were all quarantined as heck.
Studio Yelle/Etsy
Psst — you can ask the seller to personalize a message on the inside and send it directly to your friend!
Get it from Studio Yelle on Etsy for $3.81.
9. A garden-themed monogram mug you can get personalized with the first letter of their name, so they can immediately set to putting it in all their cozy #StayHome Instagrams.
Anthropologie
Promising review: "These cups are lovely and perfect for drinking tea. The size of the cup is generous and is really more mug-sized, which I like. The monogram adds that perfect personalized touch. Would definitely recommend!" —Olivia D.
Get it from Anthropologie for $10.50 (originally $14; available in letters A-Z).