Long-Distance Love – The 6 Best Gift Ideas To Send During Lockdown

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it’s difficult to say whether we’re going to be able to share Christmas with our loved ones as normal this year. Even so, you can still let them know just how much you love them and are thinking of them this holiday season. 

Sending a thoughtful gift is the best way to show you care this Christmas. Even if you can’t be together, you can still enjoy the warmth and thoughtfulness that goes into each gift. Below are several gift ideas that are just right for the loved ones on your list this year. 

1. Christmas Hampers

If you’re looking for something simple, elegant, and unique to give this season, Christmas hampers are it. The best thing about giving hampers is that they can be customized to suit each recipient’s personal preferences. So, your uncle may get a gourmet cheese hamper, while your aunt gets to enjoy a basket packed with sweets and chocolates. 

Whether you’re buying for a parent, spouse, or friend, Christmas hampers make great gifts because they are personal, beautiful, and affordable. 

2. Flower Delivery

Everyone loves to get flowers delivered to them, which is why this gift idea is always a good one. To up the ante though, consider sending a plant instead of fresh flowers as it will last much longer. 

If you aren’t sure what type of plant to give as a Christmas gift, consider:

• Poinsettia
• Holly
• Christmas Rose
• Amaryllis
• Mistletoe
• Paperwhites
• Christmas cactus

3. Cookie Tin

If your loved one has a sweet tooth, send them a decorative tin filled with lots of festive cookies they can enjoy throughout the holiday season. What’s nice about this gift idea is that they can reuse the tin for something else once the cookies are gone. 

4. Wine Box

Appeal to the wine connoisseur in your life with a wine box delivery. There are many brands offering home delivery this time of year, so do some detective work, figure out which variety your recipient likes best, and help them celebrate the holiday season. 

Be sure to call them up and enjoy a glass of wine together virtually if you can’t be together physically this Christmas. 

5. Coffee

There’s nothing quite as comforting on Christmas morning as drinking a cup of coffee while the kids open their presents. If your loved one enjoys a cup of Joe in the morning, you can’t go wrong with a coffee-themed gift, packed with a variety of delicious brews. Again, there are coffee sets galore to choose from online, so this gift is a no-brainer. 

6. At-Home Spa Day

We don’t take enough time for ourselves these days, so giving the gift of self-pampering is a great idea. Go online to find the perfect self-care gift set that includes a scented candle, skincare products, bath bombs, a bath pillow, and a soft eye mask. Not only will your loved ones appreciate the thought, but they’ll also thank you repeatedly for the much-needed relaxation. 

The on-going pandemic has forced many of us to stay at home, making the holiday season a much different one this year. Whether you’re physically spending time with your loved ones or not, you can show them how much you love them and are thinking of them this Christmas by giving them thoughtful gifts like the ones suggested above. From Christmas hampers filled with gourmet food and drink to a much-needed self-care day, these gift ideas are sure to please all the special people on your list this holiday season.