Do you have family on the other side of the world? Are you a part of a remotely distributed or hybrid workplace? You might have a hard time sending gifts to family, friends, and co-workers when logistics is an issue. Thankfully, we can now do just about anything online – including gift-giving. Plus, there are more options for virtual gifts now.
If you can’t give a gift in person, you can actually send a virtual gift from the comfort of your couch. It’s not that hard, nor does it have to be expensive. All you need is a few ideas and you’ll be the virtual secret (or not so secret) santa of the season. Here are ten virtual gift ideas for your family and friends that you can get online:
- Movie Tickets – while streaming services is the hot sh*t right now, there are movies that are meant to be enjoyed in the moviehouse – with a big bucket of popcorn and 3D glasses. Those who enjoy the theater experience can share this gift with their loved ones through movie passes like AMC’s A-list pass.
- Language Classes – give the gift of learning a new language with language apps like Rosetta Stone or Duolingo. Rosetta Stone Language Learning Software has 4 pricing edition(s), from $0 to $299 and has programs for 23 languages. Duolingo is free but you can subscribe to premium for $10 per month.
- Streaming Services – during the lockdown, streaming services were all the hype – and honestly what probably saved most of us from going insane with cabin fever. Take your pick from Prime Video, HBO GO, Disney+, Hulu, or Netflix.
- Audiobooks – now that we’re back to commuting, give your loved one the gift of an audiobook service subscription. There are a lot to choose from: Audible, Blinkist, Chirp, Kobo, or the well-loved, Scribd.
- Guitar Lessons – this could very well be a gift to yourself – but a subscription to Fender for guitar or ukulele lessons is always a good investment.
- Gym Membership – you can give virtual training sessions and gym memberships so that your loved one won’t have to go out of the house to get their adrenaline fix. They can stay indoors and still get a good workout.
- Yoga Membership – do yoga anywhere with a gift of subscription to the DownDog Yoga app. They also have HIIT, meditation, running, barre, and prenatal yoga.
- Charitable Donation – you can also make a donation in their name for their favorite charity as a holiday gift.
- Skillshare Membership – if you’re now sure what your ‘giftee’ would like, send them a Skillshare membership to access a library of 35,000+ classes in creativity, self-care, business, and more.
- Calm and Relaxation – if you want to give the gift of calm, relaxation, meditation, and inner peace, give them a subscription to apps like Calm and Headspace.
Do you have other virtual gift ideas? Share them with us in the comments. Remember to work smart and be a blessing to someone today. Stay safe and healthy!
Written by Jaie O. TheHelp