VIRTUAL HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
This holiday season is sure to look and feel different than years’ past. Whether you’ll be celebrating at a safe distance from your loved ones, are concerned about shipping delays, or don’t have time to gift wrap, virtual gifts are a creative way to check everyone off your list! Our gift guide includes a monthly book subscription, personalized messages from your favorite celebrities, and delicious mini pies, all of which can be accessed digitally, or sent right to your doorstep! Skip the hassle of shopping at the mall, we got you covered.
A STREAMING SERVICE MEMBERSHIP
NETFLIX |
DESIRED AMOUNT
With new releases like The Queen’s Gambit and The Great British Bake Off, Netflix has shows and movies the whole family can enjoy. Pro Tip: Install Teleparty, a browser extension with video synchronization and group chat, so you can watch along with your far-away friends!
1 YEAR CALM SUBSCRIPTION
CALM |
$69.99
Named “the world’s happiest app,” by the Center for Humane Technology, gifting Calm means sharing the joy of better sleep, meditation and relaxation. Access to Calm Premium includes 100+ guided meditations, Calm Masterclasses, exclusive music tracks, the entire library of Sleep Stories (including a bedtime story from Harry Styles), and more!
BACK POCKET MEMBERSHIP
HOLDETTE |
$10 PER MONTH
Invite your friends to our girl gang! Whether they’re navigating college or grinding in the #postgrad life, Back Pocket is the perfect gift for your go-getter friend. Back Pocket membership includes perks like access to professional development workshops, 1:1 mentoring, meeting women in your field, book club, happy hour and more!
BOOK SUBSCRIPTION
UNPLUGGED |
$39.99
If you speed through Back Pocket’s Book Club picks, check out Unplugged! The service puts an emphasis on self care by providing each box with 4-6 relaxing products and activities like herbal tea and bath bombs, in addition to a number of newly released and classic books. Gift an Unplugged box for $39.99 to the bookworm in your life.
FOOD DELIVERY GIFT CARD
DOORDASH |
ANY AMOUNT
Taking “this round’s on me” to the next (socially-distant) level! Support your local restaurants and indulge your lazy friends from afar with a DoorDash gift card so they can enjoy their favorite meals from the comfort of their couch. With 4000 cities worldwide and over 310,000 restaurants participating, a DoorDash gift card has something for everyone.
PIE GIFT BOX -
SINGLE SERVE
TINY PIES |
$55.00
For your friend with a sweet tooth! Despite the name, Tiny Pies packs the punch with flavor! The small desserts are made in Austin, Texas but ship worldwide. The best seller box has a flavor for everyone with 1 pie each of Apple, Cherry, Sweet Texas Pecan, and Texas Two Step (pecan and chocolate brownie).
PERSONALIZED GIFT BOX
SMALL PACKAGES |
$35
Small Packages is an expert at curating the perfect gift for your long distance friends. There are boxes for different occasions and you can choose from a price point of $35, $50, or $100. This book includes chocolate, a face mask, eye masks, temporary tattoos, and sage.
SUCCULENTS
PROFLOWER |
$40
House plants have been proven to boost moods, reduce stress, and increase concentration, which we could all use a little more of after this year. ProFlowers offers a variety of plants for new plant parents, but we like this trendy succulent set.
CELEBRITY SHOUT OUT
CAMEO |
RANGE OF PRICES
What better way to tell your friend how much you miss them by having their favorite celebrity say it instead? Cameo offers a range of celebrity shoutouts like reality stars from The Bachelor franchise, to TV legends from The Office, among many more. You can also personalize the message to include your friend’s name and any other details you want. It’s a great last minute gift since most requests are completed within 7 days or less!
DONATE TO A GOOD CAUSE
GLOBALGIVING.COM |
DESIRED AMOUNT
A tax-deductible donation in someone’s name is a quick, thoughtful, and impactful gift. The website GlobalGiving allows direct donations to over 5,000 active philanthropic projects around the world. Not sure which charity to donate to? You can purchase a gift card so your loved one can choose.