37 Gifts To Give To Anyone With A Summer Birthday

37 Gifts To Give To Anyone With A Summer Birthday

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-06-21 05:05

1. A rechargeable heated ice cream scoop so they won't have to wait for their Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey Ice Cream to soften before *literally* digging in. Not a moment to waste!!!

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Check out a TikTok of the heated ice cream scoop in action. 

The scoop can go up to 158 degrees!

Promising review: "This electric scoop is spectacular. It's easy to use and comes with a cord and everything else. It's very practical and made of good material. It doesn't need anything; it just knows when to heat it up so that it turns out a spectacular scoop of ice cream." —Lisney 

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in five colors). 

2. Plus, an ice cream cozy because their cravings for frozen sweet treats grow even more during the summer months. They can use this helpful friend to happily hold onto their favorite pint without freezing their fingers off.

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Promising review: "If you constantly get pint-size ice creams, you GOTTA get this!! I always hated how cold and numb my hands got when holding my pint and this is absolutely perfect and SUPER cute. " —Cora Ranjel

Get it from Amazon for $12.78+ (available in two sizes and over 50 prints).

3. A trendy beaded bagthat'll have your bestie *~thinkin' pink~* for the rest of the summer as they sling it over their shoulder and brag about it to anyone willing to listen. The best part is it's *just* as cute as the popular (but very pricey) Staud bags you've likely seen out and about.

Lulus

Promising review: "I love this purse so much — the bead design is beautiful and great quality. I was looking at the Anthro beaded purses and the reviews weren't that great and the price was a bit more. This is a great deal — it has a unique pattern and is so much fun for summer. Highly recommend!" —Chelsey N.

Get it from Lulus for $44.

4. A stress relief coloring book from Coco Wyo (a TikTok famous brand known for creating the most adorable coloring books) featuring big, easy-to-color pictures they'll take one look at and want to scream, "THIS IS SO CUTE!!!!!" right before canceling their evening plans to spend it with their markers instead. 

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Don't forget to snag a fresh colored pencil set or markers!

Promising review: "Okay, so I’ve seen these on TikTok countless of times and I’ve wanted this coloring book so so bad, so I finally got it! along with two more. I just have to say, GET IT. All the coloring pages are so so cuuuute. It’s very relaxing to just color them as well since they’re so easy. (I colored mine listening to Lana del Rey.)" —Shamonique Chapman

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

5. Murdle, Volume 1, a compilation of murder mystery–themed logic puzzles that are reminiscent of the ever-popular Wordle game — perfect for cracking open poolside. This version will encourage them to use powers of deduction and various clues to solve the mysteries throughout the book. Sherlock Holmes, who?

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There are 100 puzzles total, and four different levels of difficulty to tackle — each puzzle features a logic grid to help you solve it!

Promising review: "The puzzles are a lot of fun but the characters, story lines, and other details take the Murdle experience to another level. I have no idea how the author came up with all of this creativeness! You can Murdle solo or with friends. I look forward to future volumes but this one will keep me busy for awhile!" —Liz Gately

Get it from Amazon for $8.71.

If you want to keep the fun going you can *also* snagMurdle: Volume 2 and Murdle: Volume 3for more puzzling.

6. An Americana-themed tote bag for your pal with a Fourth of July birthday who loves nothing more than embracing a theme. Just watch out for Uncle Sam, because he'll be trying to snag this beauty for himself.

Rifle Paper Co.

Promising review: "This is a quality canvas bag, good size, and well made. Very versatile." —Laura A L

Get it from Rifle Paper Co. for $28.

7. A sand-free blanket designed so that sand (or dirt) rolls right off it — because is there anything worse than finding debris in every crevice of your car after lounging at the beach all day? It can fit four adults on it, folds up nice 'n' small, and will become your bestie's go-to for all of their summer hangs.

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Promising review: "Got this blanket for the lake and it is great, sand comes right off. You can still fold it to fit in the bag that is attached so I do not lose the bag. Very durable, as I have had it for a couple of years, and the color has not faded. Functionally, I use it at the lake, beach, and just on the grass for a picnic." —William Williams

Get it from Amazon for $34.95(available in two colors).

8. Playful clipsthat are as practical as they are pretty — they'll hold their towel in place on their chair so they won't have to chase it across the pool deck and can focus on more important things like sipping on a margarita.

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Promising review: "Looked great, held the beach towels on the chairs well on the beach, lasted and can be used on the next trip. Was easy to use and open." —victoria

Get them from Amazon for $9.99+(available in five styles).

9. A palm leaf print satin pajama setwith a ruffled hemline on the shorts that'll make them feel put-together even if their only birthday plans include treating themselves to their favorite takeout on the couch, and the only person who will see them wearing them is their mom on FaceTime.

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Promising review: "I love the vibrant colors of these pajamas. The shorts style is great for keeping cool in the summer. The top has buttons and is very comfortable. Both pieces fit true to size and are a great value for money" —Lindsey Marie

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in women's sizes S–2XL and 17 styles).

10. An assortment of tomato seed packets that have been designed to look like tarot cards — aka the perfect gift for your friend who has both witchy vibes *and* a green thumb.

Terrain

Each order includes five seed packets: Mushroom Basket Tomato, Hillbilly Tomato, Dr. Wyche’s Yellow Tomato, Blueberries Cherry Tomato, and Black Beauty Tomato.

Promising review: "Such an interesting mix of tomato varieties! And who doesn't love a good seed card to hang on to?" —InsiderMW

Get them from Terrain for $30.

11. A "Beverage Buddee" can cover they can add to their Diet Coke can or preferred spiked seltzer. It'll keep bugs and other random debris out of their drink (yuck) so they can enjoy it while you kick back in Adirondack chairs and exchange gossip without concern.

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Promising review: "I saw these on TikTok. They're very useful as I tend to waste a lot of soda. It's easy to drink from and doesn’t spill." —MsLZ

"Where have these little things been all my life?! I got the original four-pack, but since trying the one, I don't think I can ever drink from a can straight ever again! I'll be carrying these in my purse from now on. They are WAY better than your brain could ever conjure up from a photo. Just buy them, don't even think about it! Five stars, two thumbs up, highly recommended!" —Lirpa

Get a set of four from Amazon for $7

12. An Owala FreeSip water bottle in an exciting color that'll ensure no one ever picks up theirs by mistake while they're chatting up the cute lifeguard at the pool this summer. Not to mention, it's made of triple-layered, vacuum-insulated stainless steel that'll keep their drink cold for 24 hours *and* two ways to drink from it (a spout and a straw!)

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I've tried many (and I mean, MANY) water bottles in my time as a shopping editor and I may just go out on a limb here and say this is the best one. I adore my Stanley tumbler, and my BruMate is lovely, but this Owala bottle is such a game-changer. I love the 24-ounce size (not too big, not too small), and the dual spout is UNREAL. I barely know how to describe it except that it's a very smooth drinking experience, and the color options are so fun! I'm definitely a convert and will be using one of these, dare I say, for life.

Promising review: "I have six of them and absolutely LOVE them! The design is amazing, and the colors are stunning! I have recommended them to my friends and even gave some as presents. They are my favorite water bottles ever!" —Holly K

Get it from Amazon for $29.94+ (available in three sizes and 21 colors) or Owala for $29.99 (available in three sizes and 24 colors).

13. A neck reading lightthat's easy on the eyes, simpler to manage than a clip-on light, and a welcome addition to their nightly routine of falling asleep while reading a beachy romance novel.

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Promising review: "I also ordered one of those book lights that you have to clip directly on to your book. I haven't even tried the clip-on yet because I LOVE THIS ONE SO MUCH!! It's so versatile. It is the perfect solution for when I'm up in the middle of the night and I still want to stay in bed and read while my husband sleeps next to me. Even when I don't have to worry about disturbing someone this light is still my go to when reading. It's better than any night stand lamp because you can focus this light directly on your book or other types of hands-on projects. I had worried that it would be uncomfortable around my neck but It's so lightweight I hardly even notice it" —Linda Holloway

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in eight styles).

14. Speaking of romance novels, they'll love this deluxe edition of rom-com genius Emily Henry's Beach Read with endpapers and sprayed edges designed to look like a stunning sunset. Don't get me started on the shimmering, updated cover. Their bookshelf is going to BEG you to add this to their collection.

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I can't even get started on how much I loved reading this book (and all of Emily Henry's novels, honestly) because it'll make me too emotional and I'll just wax on and on about it forever. So trust me when I say the book is phenomenal and this redesigned version is a MUST for any fan.

Promising review: "I LOVE this book, and when I saw this edition, I pre-ordered it IMMEDIATELY. Oh my goodness! My prayers were finally answered by the literary gods! I have been craving a great relationship, something heart-wrenching that makes me feel everything at once: pleasure, happiness, angst, forgiveness, enjoyment, and hurt. Yes, I absolutely adore this book! I'd like to shout it! I was hoping for a more chic-lit, gentle, and romantic story, but instead, I got a fantastic piece of fiction—a remarkable romance that juggled a lot of different themes at once, including betrayal, sadness, friendship, regrets, dysfunctional families and their secrets, friends to lovers, enemies to friends, and author rivalry!" —Sierra

Get it from Amazon for $12.41.

15. And a personalized book stamp they can use to literally make their mark in the novels they typically loan out to fellow book club buds. 

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Promising review: "This is a great addition to my book collection. Stamp quality is amazing. The price is perfect. I love the font. It’s a perfect size to fit near my books." —Paiser

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 14 styles).

16. A heart-shaped silicone ice cube tray for the summer bb in your life — spruce up their iced coffees and Long Island iced teas with a little love in the form of these cubes.  💕

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The mold makes 24 ice cubes.

Promising review: "Cute little ice tray shapes for special drinks. I add the colored sports drinks (red, blue, etc) to make colorful mini ice cubes. Love it!" —NW

Get it from Amazon for $5.95+ (available in three styles).

17. Or a "float-tea unicorn," aka the reusable tea infuser of their wackiest dreams. When a summer storm rolls in to destroy their plans of lounging by the pool, they can nurse a cozy cup of tea alongside this festive friend until it passes.

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Promising review: "No matter how your day goes, if you are a tea drinker, put this lil' guy in your cup of tea and he’s sure to make you smile! He works as expected to steep your tea ... the smile and brighter mood are decided bonuses! He’s very easy to fill with tea leaves, and after your cuppa, he is really easy to clean! I have a number of different infusers for tea. This cute lil' unicorn is already my fave.  ❤️🦄❤️" —Vicky S. 

Get it from Amazon for $18.99

18. A JBL portable speakerthat's both waterproof *and* dust-proof (incredible) and will help them pump up the jams during their next pool or beach day — it easily clips onto a chair, so no worries about having to physically carry it around.

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Promising review: "This is an amazing speaker for traveling or going to the beach. It's portable, and you can hang it so it doesn't get dirty with sand or dust around you. It is very useful in hiking because it is light, which makes it easy to carry as you can see in the picture. The battery life is really good. I've used it three times and still doesn't need to charge, so it's about 10 hours of music. I really liked the sound quality and my friends say that they liked it, too." —Tifanny Angulo

Get it from Amazon for $39.95 (available in 16 colors). 

19. An indoor-outdoor hammock chair with the ability to soothingly rock them to sleep for a nice midday nap or make them feel like they're on vacation, even if they're stuck listening to someone mow their lawn or a neighbor's yappy dog.

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It's designed to hold up to 500 pounds, is very easy to assemble, and comes with all the hanging hardware you need. 

Promising review: "I love this. I have it on a hook so I can move it around. It's like being hugged. And it's easy to assemble. I feel completely safe using this, and it's very pretty. I did change out the carabiner for a higher weight limit one just for paranoia's sake." —Zimra sawyer

Get it from Amazon for $59.68+ (available in two sizes and seven colors). 

20. Afunnel cake–inspired milk chocolate truffle bar that'll bring them back to the magic of their childhood, where they spent their summers hanging at the boardwalk, eating too-sweet treats, and riding questionable rollercoasters.

Maeve Chocolate

Maeve Chocolate (formerly Seattle Chocolate) is a woman-owned small business that makes delectable chocolate bars and bonbons. 

Get it from Maeve Chocolate for $6.50(available in 30 flavors).

21. A pickleball set to pay homage to their new favorite hobby! It comes with two paddles, four balls, and a bag to ensure they have the best-looking gear of all their competitors. Their nemesis' hot streak is about to be OVER!

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The beginner-friendly paddles are made with polymer honeycomb to have a larger hitting area without being too heavy. They're also USA Pickleball Association–approved if they're thinking about going pro. 

Promising review: "These paddles have been a great investment. They are an affordable pair of pickleball paddles that I have used for almost a year. Having a pair of paddles makes it easy to play with friends and makes this set a great value for the price. Overall, the build quality has been great with only one significant chip endured by one paddle due to contact with the pavement of the court." —Remy

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in 11 styles and larger sets).

22. And a pickleball tote bag with a specific attachment to store paddles, plus ample space for balls and accessories so they can focus on crushing their smack-talking neighbor Steve instead of rummaging through an unorganized duffel. 

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Promising review: "It looks great, and holds all my pickle gear. I keep my rackets, balls, shoes, sunglasses, and sunblock in it, and there is still room to throw in a water bottle, sweatshirt, and other stuff." —Nancy Shamberg

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in six styles).

23. A luggage drink caddy that'll attach to their wheeled luggage on the many summer adventures they've got lined up this season. They can use it to hold their Dunkin' coffee, phone, ID, etc., and prevent them from fumbling around for all those items while heading to the gate at the airport.

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Promising review: "This cup holder is perfect! It helps me a lot! Last time I took a plane with a suitcase and a cup of coffee, when it’s my turn to check my passport and ticket, the coffee cup fell to the ground and coffee sprinkled. It was a nightmare! This time I bought this cup holder, it did do me a favor! I don't have to worry about where my cup and phone are! I can free my hands to do other things. I love it so much! Hope you love it too." —Philip

Get it from Amazon for$11.39 (available in 32 colors).

24. And a retro-inspired high-cut one-piece to justify a coordinating Instagram grid–worthy photoshoot during your next beach trip together — this suit deserves recognition. 

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Promising review: "I am OBSESSED with this bathing suit! What an amazing buy! It is so form-fitting, has amazing quality material, and great packaging. They even gave a complimentary pack of metallic tattoos. This is my second bathing suit from this company, and I want to get a few other colors now." —Diane

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 38 styles).

25. A gold-plated station necklace from affordable (and fabulous) jewelry brand Pavoi, whose sole mission seems to be finding a way to glam up all of our looks without having to gobble up all of our dollars.

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Promising review: "I bought this before I was gifted the Dorsey necklace and they are almost identical. If you don’t want to spend $$$ on the Dorsey necklace, this is a great option." —Bianca

Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, and three other styles). 

26. Or a dazzling tennis bracelet no one would guess cost you less than 20 bucks! It's 14-karat gold-plated, has a reliable clasp, and will add the perfect amount of sparkle to their daily stack.

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BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord is a big fan of this brand! Here is what she has to say about their pieces: 

"For what it's worth, Pavoi — the company behind this piece — has gone TikTok viral time and time again for its classic, modern, and expensive-looking pieces. I personally own almost all my 'daily wear' jewelry from Pavoi and swear by it. Everything is so easy to accessorize and makes my outfits look and feel so much more put together, and the pieces are so durable that they're easily worth twice what I paid. Check out the rest of Pavoi's line of jewelry for more options, including earrings, bracelets, and anklets!" 

Promising reviews: "Soooo pretty. It’s 100% a Swarovski [alternative] for so cheap. Looks exactly like the photo, and I wear it every day." —Trysten Walters

"I just lost my very real gold tennis bracelet. I’ve heard good things about this company and decided to order one that looked like the one I lost. It just came in, and it looks as nice as my real one. I don’t know how it will do as time goes, but for $19, it’s a great buy." —Alina

Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in three lengths, 14-karat gold-plated or 18-karat gold vermeil, in yellow, rose, or white gold, and in packs of two). 

27. Plus a splurge-worthycustom pave nameplate necklace you can personalize with the nickname you've been calling them since you bonded over a hatred for math in seventh grade.

BaubleBar

Get it from BaubleBar for $128 (available in four styles).

28. A lightweight tinted lip balmwith a touch of gloss that'll be perfect for upgrading your bestie's makeup lineup — it'll add some color to their pout but keep it looking aunatural. Plus, it's super similar to the viral Clinique Almost Lipstick Tinted Lip Balm.

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My coworker Emma Lord has and loves this: "I bought this because I crave that Black Honey and will buy it until the day I die, but I am always paranoid of losing it, so I almost never let it leave my bag. I have tried probably five or six "almost" versions of Black Honey that came close, but this one genuinely spooked me. It has the same easy glide, same buildability, and the same refreshingly hydrating effect. It was a two-pack so I gave one to my BFF, another Black Honey fan, who also could not detect the difference!"

Promising review: "Love this! Adds just a touch of color, which is what I wanted, and is nicely moisturizing, too." —Joan Modisette

Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five shades).

29. Or a trio ofColourPopLilo & Stitchlip glosses shaped like popsicles (can you EVENNNN?!) that'll provide their pout with a nonsticky, ultra-glossy sheen while also leaving it nice 'n' hydrated and honoring their fave movie. Each one is filled with nourishing elements like hyaluronic acid, Kakadu plum, and sweet cherry oil.

ColourPop

Get them from ColourPop for $33 and check out the entire Lilo & Stitch collection!

30. Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 59 Hair & Body Perfume Mist, designed to channel the brand's ever-popular Cheirosa 62 but with a more woodsy vibe that's perhaps more fitting to their preference. It has delectable notes of sandalwood and vanilla orchid — so good they'll want to bask in their own scent all day.

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Promising review: "I have tried a few of their perfumes but it never really smelled that great on me. I tried this one and I am 110% in love with this smell! I get so many compliments and people asking what I am wearing! This will be my go to spray!! 💜" —Ashley 

Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in 10 scents and two sizes).

31. Or a bottle of Dossier's "Ambery Vanilla" perfume you know they'll adore since you were with them when they tried the sample size of YSL's Black Opium at the mall and fell in love with it but didn't have $95 to shell out. Luckily for them (and your wallet), this one is super similar and will leave you with enough money left to *also* treat both of you to lunch.

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Dossier is a small business that specializes in alternative, affordable perfumes — check out the rest of their options on their Amazon storefront! I recently tried their Fruity Jasmine scent (which is inspired by Dior's J’Adore perfume) and basically want to soak my entire body in it. It smells absolutely divine and I can't wait to try out more of their scents.

Promising review: "Gorgeous scent! I love perfumes, and I’m super picky. I either love or return. This scent is gorgeous. Smells a bit sweet but not overly sweet, not super vanilla, just a hint of it with sophistication. Very soft and sultry. I applied moisturizer (thin, thin layer of Vaseline) and then sprayed perfume. It stayed on my skin for probably over eight hours. I checked my sweater the next day, you could easily smell it on my sweater. Definitely worth the money." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $29+ (available in two sizes). 

32. Disney tumbler glasses featuring none other than Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck — they can fill 'em up with iced coffee, lemonade, or whatever other refreshing beverage they prefer to add some extra magic into their summer celebrations.

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JoyJolt is a small business! 

Promising review: "Totally cute glasses!!!! They came with four glass straws and a little cleaning brush! Absolutely adorable!!!" —ERIC

Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.95.

33. And colorful Mickey Mouse–shaped melamine plates for the Disney Adult in your life who loves hosting outdoor watch parties of the classic '90s flicks (when they're not planning a trip to the parks, obvs).

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Note: These plates are dishwasher safe but not microwave safe!

Promising review: "Absolutely love these plates and that they can be used for many things, such as a dinner plate or a tray. Love how durable and versatile it is." —Queen of Disney

Get them from Disney Store for $27.99.

34. Double-buckle slides to replace the Birkenstocks they've worn so much they can feel the cement with each step they take. These are just as comfortable but come in more playful styles.

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Promising review: "Got these as house sandals to keep my feet off the tile floor. It feels like walking around on one of those kitchen mats; I love them. So much easier (and less hot) than putting on sneakers. I've gotten them muddy in the yard, and they wash up nicely. They fit my wide feet and high arches great. Never did I expect to buy sandals online and have them fit and be comfortable, but here we are." —BlueSkies

Get them from Amazon for$27.99 (available in women's sizes 6–11 and dozens of colors). 

35. A Vineyard Vines pullover featuring a super soft terrycloth material they'll want to live in during their entire East Coast summer. How cute is this going to look in their lobster roll selfies?!

Vineyard Vines

Get it from Vineyard Vines for $98 (available in women's sizes 2XS–2XL and 2X–3X).

36. A luxurious jar of Ouai whipped body cream packed with cupuaçu butter, coconut oil, and squalane to help soften their skin while moisturizing it. It'll be a nice upgrade to the likely expired one they've been using for *too* long.

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Promising review: "My new absolute favorite body cream!! It smells so freaking yummy and feels even better!! Highly recommend." —Lindsey Motter

Get it from Amazon for $38 (available in three scents).

37. And abirthday card featuring a custom Taylor Swift Lego MiniFig any Swiftie and collector will adore — you might just find them plucking her right off the card and singing, "You are the best thing that's ever been mine!"

Cowgirl Cards Co / Etsy

Cowgirl Cards Co. is a small business that sells birthday cards with customized pop culture–inspired Lego MiniFigures attached. They also make another cute Taylor Swift cardfeaturing the iconic "A Lot Going On At The Moment" tee!

Promising review: "I bought this for my friend’s birthday because she’s a huge swiftie and she loved it." —Allison Moore

Get it from Cowgirl Cards Co. on Etsy for $10.57+(available in two styles).

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