2020 gift guide: Virtual gift ideas for everyone on your Christmas list
Lifestyle/by Baylor Scott & White Health/Nov 25, 2020
Stressed about figuring out what to get everyone on your list this Christmas? Gift giving is hard enough as it is, but in true 2020 fashion, this holiday season is shaping up to be a whole new kind of challenge.
Whether you’re spending the holidays away from family, trying to avoid shopping in person or simply looking for thoughtful ways to brighten a loved one’s day, we have you covered. We’ve rounded up our favorite virtual and digital gift ideas, from subscription boxes to online classes and more.
Even if you can’t gather with friends and family in real life, these gifts will show you care — despite the miles. (Even better, they require little to no wrapping or shipping! That’s a win in our book.)
Self-care: Gifts that relax
Sweet dreams are made of these — and trust us, you do not want to sleep on these gifts. Say goodbye to sleepless nights and cancelled self-care Sundays. Everyone on your list deserves some R&R, especially this year.
Monthly journal subscription for reflection and planning
Gift box of lotions, perfumes, face masks, bath bombs, etc.
Gift card to pick out new comfy pajamas, slippers or a robe
Fitness: Gifts that motivate
What better way is there to jump-start healthy habits than gifting the exercise lovers and health nuts in your life with a little extra push? I’m sure we can all agree that after months away from our gyms and fitness classes, it’s much needed.
Calling all foodies! For the neighbor who loves to support local food businesses and restaurants, for the grill master and for the gal who craves a classic home-cooked meal — each and every one of these gifts is guaranteed to satisfy both the heart and the stomach.
Virtual cooking classes
Grocery delivery membership
Monthly subscription service for coffee, tea or their favorite snack
Delivery of their favorite food or sweet treat
Gift card for meal delivery kit service
Gift card to their favorite local restaurant or grocery store
2020 has been not-too-shabby of a year for the homebody. These fun gift ideas will make it that much better! As for those who have struggled spending so much time couped up, mind-stimulating puzzles and midday music streams have the power to take it up a notch.
Streaming service membership
Audiobook gift card
Book of the month subscription
Vinyl of the month subscription
Music streaming membership
Magazine subscription
Online gaming subscription
Tickets to a virtual concert or other virtual experience
Games to play online with the whole family
Puzzle of the month subscription
Learning: Gifts that inspire
The holiday season is not only for spreading cheer, but also growth, gratitude, optimism and love. Inspire your loved ones to pursue the change they want to see in the world, and in themselves. It’s never too late to pick up a new hobby or habit!
Online language classes
Gift card for online tools or apps that teach how to play an instrument
Regardless of your budget, these thoughtful housewarming gifts can easily make any room in a house feel like home. They’re especially sure to delight the work-from-home crowd.
A year of fresh flower deliveries to spruce up the home
Gift card to cover internet service or other utilities
Candle subscription
Gift card to their favorite online home goods store to refresh the home office
Gift card to photo printing service to print photos of distant loved ones
Subscription for monthly office supplies and organization tools
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