One of the best ways to be a true friend is to be there for someone when they need it the most. Everyone goes through tough things sometimes, and those are great opportunities to be the uplifting friend they need. Just being there to listen is the best way to show you care when a friend has a down-day, and an encouragement card and/or gift can be a lasting reminder of your close bond of friendship in both the good and the tough times.

Are you considering buying a gift for your friend? Since you know her so well, you probably already have something in mind. But sometimes you may want a fresh idea for a gift that's different from what you've given before. If this is one of those times for a new idea, we can help!

We have some great gift ideas to share with you. These ideas are based on our current best-selling encouragement gifts that so many Christian women have found to be memorable gifts of friendship. So if you are wondering what type of gift to give a friend to encourage her, consider these top five choices!

1. Scripture Gifts! The Word of God is the greatest source of hope you can offer, so a gift with a Scripture right on it may be very fitting for the situation she is facing. We have so many great Scripture gifts for women!
2. Mugs! If your friend enjoys a cup of coffee or tea each morning, she will love having a faith-based mug. There is something so comforting about combining a warm drink with a positive message!
3. Journals! She may want to use a journal to write out her feelings, prayers, or Scriptures to get her through. Most of our journals have a verse on the cover, and many also have verses featured on each page.
4. Cards! This seems so simple, but it should not be overlooked. Uplifting greeting cards are often a special way to express support, even when we can't find the right words to say ourselves. Our high-quality cards provide beautifully worded messages of faith and hope.
5. Devotionals! Help your friend be encouraged through Scripture based devotions that she can read each morning to get her days started off right. 

Do you have a Secret Sister, or do you want to give a random act of kindness to someone? But how can you give a gift without the person realizing it's from you? If you've ever wondered about this, we have an easy solution for you!

Here on SecretSisterGifts.com, we specialize in giving gifts anonymously. If you follow our simple instructions for keeping it anonymous, you may bless someone without them knowing who you are!

1. ​Choose a gift and/or card from SecretSisterGifts.com
2. At checkout, enter your own billing information.
3. Only include your own email and phone number (for order confirmation and tracking updates).
4. Put the recipient's name and address as the shipping information. (Do not use their email address, only yours.)
5. Place your order, and you will receive order updates via email.
6. Your gift will be shipped directly to your Secret Sister or any other person you've chosen to bless.
7. She will receive a lovely gift in a beautiful package, feel blessed, and wonder who had this blessing sent to her!

Here is a tasty recipe for an evening family dinner: Quick Cheesy Taco Bake. Maybe your whole family could help prepare this meal together before you enjoy eating it together. Enjoy!

Friendships are so important, so how do you maintain friendships when you're busy? We have some ideas for you below.

Thank you for reading our tips about maintaining friendships.
We hope that you enjoy spending time with friends, and that you have meaningful conversations with them. 

If you want to bless a friend with a friendship gift, we have so many options available in our online store!

Merry Christmas to you! If you would like to enjoy some coloring fun with friends and family during the holidays, print out this free Christmas tree coloring sheet for each person! Gather some art supplies like crayons, markers, or colored pencils and invite some family members or friends to color with you! Happy coloring!

If you are wondering about secret sister groups, what they are, how to start one, and why - here are some basics that you should know.

Are you thinking about starting your own secret sister group? We have so much more information and lots of great tips for you here - just search through our blog. Also check out the free printables for secret sister groups on mysecretsister.com

Remember to shop on our website secretsistergifts.com for fabulous gift ideas for your secret sister, and we can anonymously send her things from you.

Print off these free Secret Sister Group Worksheets for your Secret Sister program! These pages will come in handy for gift planning! Use it as a reference for your gift exchange.

If you are looking for Secret Sister cards and Secret Sister gifts, you will find many great options on our website!