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33 Going Away Gifts for a Heartfelt Moving Away Farewell

It can be hard to say goodbye to someone you care about greatly, but these going away gifts can really make a difference when it’s time for them to leave. Show them you care by getting them something they can use, or something that they can look at and remember you fondly. You’ll feel good knowing you got them a gift to show you care.

When someone leaves your life,--especially if they’re important to you—it’s a good idea to get them a going away gift. They might be a co-worker, a classmate, a family member or a neighbur. This list is filled with things you can get them to let them know you care.

I Wrote a Book About You

I Wrote a Book About You

‘I Wrote a Book about You’ is a sweet and unique way to show someone that you think the world of them. Each page carries a prompt for you to fill in, and those 52 prompts will build into a comprehensive library of the fabulous things you love about them.

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Long Distance Friendship Lamp

Long Distance Friendship Lamp

Let someone special know you’re missing them with this beautiful Long Distance Friendship Lamp, which softly glows – no matter how far away – when you tap the other one of the pair.

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Personalized Bobblehead

Personalized Bobblehead

You might not fit in their suitcase when they leave, but this personalized bobblehead will! All you need is a clear photo, and the artist will hand sculpt the figurine to look exactly like you, so they can have their own miniature bestie with them wherever they go.

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Lovebox Spinning Heart Messenger

Lovebox Spinning Heart Messenger

Incredibly cute and a wonderful alternative to texts and emails, the Lovebox features a red pixel heart that spins when a message is received. Once it’s been read, the recipient can then return the love by way of a cascade of digital hearts, which will display on the original sender’s device.

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Best Friends Long Distance State Coffee Mug

Best Friends Long Distance State Coffee Mug

When distance separates you, let them know they’re always in your heart with this white ceramic mug, which is printed with a sweet verse and your 2 different locations joined forever.

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Going Away Picture Frame

Going Away Picture Frame

A truly touching going away gift, this frame will remind them of the friends they left behind. With space for one last group photo, this frame says ‘These people are going to miss you like crazy’ with an arrow pointing to the photo, and can be personalized with a special message underneath.

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Going Away Mantra Cuff Bracelet

Going Away Mantra Cuff Bracelet

Send her on her way with this beautiful cuff bracelet that comes inscribed with an empowering message on the inside. Sweet and discreet, this stainless steel cuff makes the ideal gift for the woman who is perhaps moving to a better job, starting college away from home, or volunteering overseas.

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Friendship Anchor Compass Necklace

Friendship Anchor Compass Necklace

If she’s heading off for new and exciting adventures, this sweet and dainty necklace will make a wonderfully touching going away gift. Made from metal with an attractive gold finish, the pendant resembles a tiny compass to symbolize her journey, and hangs on a 16.5” + 1.9” matching chain.

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Custom Neighborwoods Map Coasters

Custom Neighborwoods Map Coasters

Give them a reminder of home with a set of beautiful Neighbourwoods Map Coasters. Made from American Birch wood, this set of four coasters each depict a part of your chosen locale (there are 15 to choose from), with one displaying the place name and ‘date established’.

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Friendship Quotes in a Jar

Friendship Quotes in a Jar

Let them know how much you care with a Jar of Friendship Quotes. Labelled with ‘Love and Friendship’ on the lid, this jar contains 31 brightly-colored pieces of paper, which are printed with touching quotes about friendship. With enough for every day of the month, the jar makes a touching gift.

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Willow Tree Friendship Keepsake Box

Willow Tree Friendship Keepsake Box

There’s something incredibly touching about a Willow Tree sculpture, which is why this one makes the perfect going away gift for a special friend. Cast in resin from an original sculpture, this keepsake box depicts two friends facing each other, and includes an enclosure card that reads ‘Forever true, forever friends’.

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Homesick Scented Candles

Homesick Scented Candles

Candles are always soothing, but when they are infused with the scents of home they become the cure for homesickness, too, making them a truly thoughtful goodbye gift.

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And So The Adventure Begins Wine Mug

And So The Adventure Begins Wine Mug

Change can be as exciting as it is daunting, but with this sippy cup she can toast her adventurous spirit while giving herself a reminder that the best times are yet to come.

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Goodbye My Friend Going Away Necklace

Goodbye My Friend Going Away Necklace

It’s never easy saying goodbye, but as the personalized poem with this necklace shows, it means you found someone truly special. Give her a constant reminder of your friendship with this sweet and simple necklace. Made from sterling silver, the interlocking circles depict the unbreakable bond you share.

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Notes in a Jar

Notes in a Jar

A simple idea but one that will bring a lot of comfort, this jar can be filled with sweet little notes that have come from the heart, making it totally unique to you.

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Custom Postcard Pillowcase

Custom Postcard Pillowcase

This postcard pillowcase will make a good going away gift for someone who’s going to miss home. Personalized with your own special message, plus ‘to’ and ‘from’ names, this sweet pillowcase means you will be the last thing they think of when they go to sleep at night.

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Aura Frames Cloud Digital Frames

Aura Frames Cloud Digital Frames

With an Aura frame, they could wake up every day to a brand new photograph being displayed on the screen. With unlimited storage, the frame will accept instant delivery of photos from anyone whose device has been paired with it, so they can stay in the loop no matter where they are.

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Still Having Coffee Together Spoon

Still Having Coffee Together Spoon

If you’re missing your morning coffees together, then they will be too. Bring the two of you together even when miles apart with this stainless steel spoon. Engraved with the words ‘Still having coffee together’ on the bowl, this spoon will remind them of those special coffee dates.

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Farewell Bracelet

Farewell Bracelet

With the sweetest message printed on the card insert, this amazonite bracelet will make a fab farewell gift that she can wear every day to bring her luck in her new endeavors.

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Good Friends are Like Stars Dish Towel

Good Friends are Like Stars Dish Towel

Drying the dishes is rarely enjoyable, but you can make this chore a lot more bearable by giving them this sweet dish towel. Made from 100% cotton, this 28” x 28” towel is screen printed with golden stars, and a touching quote about the wonders of good friends.

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Good Luck In All You Do Necklace

Good Luck In All You Do Necklace

Send her on her way with a smile and this beautiful ‘Good Luck in all you Do’ necklace. Handmade using 22K gold vermeil, the 18” chain carries three charms; tanzanite for magic, health, and vitality, druzy stone for strength of spirit, and a tiny horseshoe to bring her good luck.

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Diy Adventure Notebook

Diy Adventure Notebook

Take a read through this inspiring blog post, which shows you how to create a unique notebook which can be customized to suit just about anyone’s personality.

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Why You're My Bestie Fill in the Love Book

Why You're My Bestie Fill in the Love Book

Don’t let you best friend leave without something to look back on when they feel a little lonely. ‘Why You’re My Bestie’ is a sweet fill-in book that contains 50 prompts for you to complete, such as ‘You are crazy talented at…’ and ‘I believe the world needs your unique…’

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Go To Your Happy Place Ocean Necklace

Go To Your Happy Place Ocean Necklace

Maybe she’s moving and will miss the ocean, or perhaps her most precious memory is of a time spent on the coast. Either way, this necklace will remind her of that special place. Made by preserving a photo in resin, this teardrop pendant hangs on an 18” sterling silver chain.

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Always Wished for a Friend Like You Candle

Always Wished for a Friend Like You Candle

The dandelion seeds on this white ceramic candle holder add a sweet, whimsical touch to the perfect gift. Printed with ‘I always wished for a friend like you’, this pot holds an 8oz. soy wax candle which is gently fragranced with the scent of clean, fresh cotton.

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Custom Map Pillow

Custom Map Pillow

They’ll be reminded of home whenever they cuddle this attractive pillow in their new home. Made from cotton canvas and filled with polyester fiber fill, this pillow will come printed with a map or nautical chart of the place they left behind, along with any special landmarks you choose.

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Donut Ever Forget About Us

Donut Ever Forget About Us

Let everyone add their own personal touch to this going away gift by writing a memory or anecdote on one of the 50 blank pages inside this fun farewell book.

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Moving Organizational Planner

Moving Organizational Planner

Moving is a bit of a nightmare, but you can make it much easier with this totally printable Moving Organization Kit, which includes labels, checklists, change of address cards, and more.

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Working Compass Necklace

Working Compass Necklace

With a choice of stainless steel or sterling silver chains, this working compass pendant will make a sweet farewell gift for anyone who’s embarking on the next leg of life’s journey.

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Sorry To See You Go Printable Farewell Card

Sorry To See You Go Printable Farewell Card

Homemade cards always mean so much more, but if you’re no Picasso you can still produce this going away card which can be printed and then written in your own hand.

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USA Map Keychain

USA Map Keychain

Keychains provide wonderful visual reminders several times a day, and this one is crafted from aluminum in the shape of the USA, with two hearts in separate states joined together forever.

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Every End is a New Beginning Coffee Mug

Every End is a New Beginning Coffee Mug

Saying goodbye is always hard, but this 11oz mug will remind them that when one thing ends, another one begins, and that can be a very exciting thought!

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Thanks A Latte

Thanks A Latte

Dress up a coffee shop gift card by putting it into one of their cups, padding it out with pretty tissue paper, and attaching this free printable coffee-themed label.

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Carry on Cocktail Kit

Carry on Cocktail Kit

Send them on their merry way with a carry on cocktail kit. Perfect for that long haul flight to somewhere new, it contains everything they’ll need, apart from the booze.

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How to Swear Around the World

How to Swear Around the World

If they’re leaving to go travelling, this book will ensure they can fall out with people wherever they go as it features impressive ways to swear in many different languages.

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Push Pin Travel Map

Push Pin Travel Map

Print this travel map and you can create a beautiful piece of artwork to hang on their wall; the addition of photos and embellishments will add even more charm to the finished product.

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So Thankful For You

So Thankful For You

Quick and easy to make, these little succulent jars would look lovely just as they are, but with the addition of the free printable label, they become absolutely adorable.

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Thank You For Your Thyme

Thank You For Your Thyme

This goodbye gift idea is simply adorable, because what kitchen doesn’t need a pot or two of fresh herbs on the windowsill? Super easy to make, and they cost next to nothing!

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Give It All You Got (and Then Some)

Give It All You Got (and Then Some)

If you’re short of time and want to give a meaningful gift to someone who’s starting a new adventure, this motivational quote can be printed out and framed at very little cost.

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You Totally Rule Gift

You Totally Rule Gift

Whether their favorite teacher is moving on to pastures new, or your child is moving up, this simple DIY gift idea will make a wonderful thank you that they’ll treasure forever.

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Bright Future Card

Bright Future Card

If the exams are over and they’re off on their adventures, print out one of these cards to say congratulations and let them know just how proud of them you are.

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Oh The Places You’ll Go Print

Oh The Places You’ll Go Print

Lovers of Dr. Seuss will recognize this quote anywhere! Printed in a simple (and therefore most effective) monochrome design, it will make a stunning addition to any wall.

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Donut Thank You Gift Tags

Donut Thank You Gift Tags

Donuts always go down a treat, but unless you’ve made them yourself, they’re not very personal. Solve that problem by attaching this free sweet label that says it all.

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We Go Together Like Milk & Cookies

We Go Together Like Milk & Cookies

Sweet and simple, this DIY gift can be printed out at home and mounted in a frame, then presented with their favorite cookies and even a carton of milk.

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Compass Earrings

Compass Earrings

A wonderful going away gift for any jewelry-loving lady, these earrings feature a delicate compass so that they can always find their way home, and come in rose-gold, gold, or silver tone.

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Neighborwoods Map Coasters

Neighborwoods Map Coasters

They’ll think of home every time they lift their drink off one of these cedar coasters, as each one features a different area of the city they know, love, and miss.

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