Gifts for Online Friends: What to Get for People You Only Know on the Internet
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Searching for a gift for that special someone you only know online? We’ve gathered together a few of our favorite things to buy for those you’ve yet to meet in real life. Each offers an opportunity to let someone know they’re important to you — online and off.
For a photography fanatic — Easy Canvas Prints
Snag a favorite photo from your online friend’s VSCO or Instagram feeds and turn it into wall art! Or go for something softer like a cozy blanket they can snuggle up with throughout the winter (and year) ahead. Choose a fleece, sherpa, or woven blanket and find a suitable size to fit a chair, couch, or bed.
With canvas prints under $10 and blankets starting at $35, you’ll be sure to please your pal when they see their artsy work shown off in a new way. And if a blanket isn’t your thing, they also make photo pillows, mugs, calendars, and face masks. You can find out even more about the process in our Easy Canvas review.
For a health buff — care/of
Let your online friend know how much you care about them by providing them with a monthly dose of vitamins, protein, and/or supplements. With your order, they’ll get 30 daily packs of at least two pills each month, thoughtfully chosen to help them improve their health and wellness.
We like the option to shop by health goal. Could their immune system improve? Do they struggle with sleep? Maybe they need more energy? Select the option you think they could most benefit from and customize it according to your budget. For example, Vitamin B12 is just $5/month; a Probiotic Blend is $8/month. Or, take a quiz on their behalf to further personalize.
For a romantic - EnjoyFlowers
Who wouldn’t like fresh flowers delivered to their door every two weeks! Brighten your online friend’s space with gorgeous floral arrangements, bringing the outside in every day of their lives.
This family-owned business has a “farm-to-front-door” model that translates to the freshest blooms — blooms that last much longer than those they could buy at their local store. For about $44 dollars per delivery, they’ll get 20 beautiful stems in each box. Not ready for a commitment? That’s ok, you can also choose a one-time bouquet.
For a plant-based passionista — Splendid Spoon
If your online friend boasts of a desire to try a plant-based diet, Splendid Spoon is the perfect gift for them. Who wouldn’t love to have menu and meal planning done for them and receive ready-to-eat meals — and in this case, all plant-based!
If you are certain they’ll know what to order, you can send them a gift card. Or, we like the Stock Up Box, which allows you to choose from protein-packed smoothies, vitamin-rich soups, grains and noodle bowls, and immunity-boosting wellness shots — no commitment required.
For a one-day world traveler — Pimsleur
Perhaps you and your online friend share a wanderlust, which can be indulged by learning a new language. If that’s the case, Pimsleur is for you. Sign both yourself and your friend up for French, Japanese or Turkish and prepare for the day when together you’ll travel to places unknown.
Not sure what language your friend would like to study? Perhaps they live abroad, and you can suggest they study English before coming to see you! In either case, the Pimsleur eGift Card is the perfect solution. Choose from denominations starting at $25.
For a book worm — Audiobooks.com
There’s an Icelandic tradition of giving books on Christmas Eve so friends and family can spend the evening reading. Those folks prefer to give a physical book — but you can start a new tradition with your online friend that allows for a sensorial audio experience! Plus, audiobooks can fulfill a desire to immerse yourself in a story anytime, anywhere.
A subscription is $15/month — and allows for what works out to two books/month. Podcasts are free with a subscription. And, there’s a family plan available, so your friend’s family members can also listen, free!
For a fitness fanatic — Livekick
Who says your gym buddy has to live locally these days? If your online friend loves fitness as much as you do, or has a growing interest thanks to your influence, buy them a Class Pack for LiveKick: a two-way live streaming video of group yoga, dance, and strength fitness.
Better yet, purchase two Class Packs — one for your friend and one for yourself — so you can take classes together. Find a package that fits your budget: start with three classes for $40 or a single gift class for $15.
For a coffee junkie — VitaCup
Is your friend someone who you can’t even interact with until they’ve caffeinated up and had their first cup of coffee each day? That’s exactly who can benefit from vitamin-infused coffees. Bring health and vitality to their daily coffee drinking habit by sending them an option with ingredients like turmeric, ginseng, and echinacea.
A bag of ground coffee starts at just $20 — or go all out with their best selling bundle for $80. Even better, bundle some pods with a coffee wish bracelet to let them know that you fully support this particular addiction.
For a wannabe wine aficionado — Vinebox
Want to toast a blossoming online friendship? Raise a glass with wine from around the world delivered by the glass. With a 9 glass wine flight gift your friend can discover new wines they like (and dislike) one glass at a time. Plus, they’ll get credits toward full-size bottles so they can pick their favorite.
Interested in a shared experience? Simply order two boxes, one for your friend and one for yourself. Then taste them together using the virtual platform of your choice.
For just about anyone — Bespoke Post
You know your friend better than us. Are they the outdoor type? Frequent spa-goer? A chef? A golfer? Shop the online store at Bespoke Post or send your friend a digital gift card so they can pick out their own gift.
We like the “Box + Gift Card,” which gives your friend something to open and a gift card for a customizable monthly gift box. The gifts are curated by shoppers who know (and like) quality items so you’re sure to please our online friend with just about anything you select. Especially if it’s from the heart.
