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What an adorable paw-ty (it had to be said).    Photo: Bettmann/Getty/Bettmann Archive
 
The Best Birthday Gifts for Friends
 

We could all use a little more cheer these days, and what’s more cheer-inducing than helping a good friend celebrate a birthday? To that end, we’ve put together 17 gift ideas for every sort of friend, from the buddy who’s heavy into gardening to the pal who pings you when it’s time to log on to Sky Ting together. And to make things super-easy, most of them ship very quickly. (Because we still have no idea what day it is, and these birthdays keep sneaking up on us. We’re so sorry — we love you!)

Including a monk-approved broom for the friend who finds zen in freshly sweeped floors »
 
 
Super-Specific Gift of the Day (for Giving Back)
 
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Ruth Asawa Stamps Support the USPS by purchasing a sheet of stamps — we particularly like these commemorating the beautiful wire sculptures of Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa.
 
 
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