18 Thoughtful Gifts to Send to Long-Distance Friends and Family

Harry & David Grand Christmas Gift Box

Spoil your loved ones and spread some serious holiday cheer with a gift from Harry & David. You can choose from hundreds of delectable treats, like Christmas cookies and Royal Riviera pears, or opt for the Grand Gift Box, which includes cinnamon swirl bread and peppermint bark.

Harry & David Grand Christmas Gift Box

Harry & David will even deliver the treats to their door, so your loved ones don't have to lift a finger.

Heartwarming Family Signpost

Buy ItSometimes the best gifts are the ones they never saw coming. Instantly melt Mom or Dad's heart with this custom signpost listing the locations of all their kids and/or grandkids. Each arrow is painted with a "warmly weathered" finish and stationed on an oxidized steel bar that they can display in the backyard.

"Pierre Waits Patiently" Book and Buddy

Buy ItMaybe you can't be there to read to your niece or nephew in person, but you can still share a story with them. Start with this adorable board book, which follows a poodle named Pierre who learns that waiting is hard but worth it!

Sophisticated Friendship Bracelets

Fact: Distance is no match for good old-fashioned friendship bracelets. Brighten their wardrobe and bridge the gap between you with a pair of these two-toned stretch bracelets. They're available in 13 different hues, so you can easily find a design they'll love and a matching one for your own wrist.

"Pierre Waits Patiently" Book and Buddy

The charming illustrations and stuffed poodle will remind them of you, and keep them company until you're together again.

Lasting Bouquet Craft Kit

What better way to spoil your crafty sister or sister-in-law than with a bouquet of flowers that she actually gets to embroider? The kit comes with everything she needs, from the wooden hoop to the colorful DMC thread, and will make a cheerful piece of wall art that she can enjoy for years.

Wish Them Well Gift Box

Missing your favorite co-worker right about now? Let them know you're thinking of them and rooting for them from afar with this ready-to-ship "Way to Go" gift box. Inside, they'll find a new notebook, a thumbs-up candle and a pair of socks that support education and literacy.

Pretend Hug Throw Blanket

If you can't squeeze them in person, this cheeky throw is obviously the next best thing. The blanket is crafted from cozy cotton with a soft fringe trim, reads "Very Big Hug" in black text and will give them all the warm and fuzzy feelings every time they see it.

Collage of Candids

Make Mom or Dad feel like everyone's home for the holidays, even if you're celebrating separately, by surprising them with a 16-slot frame for their mantel. You can fill the squares with candids you and your siblings have taken throughout the year or use the professional shots from your Christmas mini photo shoots.

Sentimental State Ornament

Okay, we may have teared up a little when we saw this one. If you live a few hours away and won't be home for the holidays, add a special touch to Mom's tree with a pretty, personalized ornament that reads, "Side by side or far apart, family will always be close at heart." You can shop the look in ceramic and customize it with your own states.

Amazon Echo Show 5 With Video Calling

Give Grandma and Grandpa a way to see everyone and stay connected with their very own Echo Show 5. This compact device will fit neatly on their countertop and allow them to make hands-free calls to other Echo devices or via Skype. And when they're not chatting with their favorite people?

Amazon Echo Show 5 With Video Calling

They can use the crisp 5.5-inch screen to watch the news or follow recipes step-by-step.

Cute Keychain Portrait

Give your long-distance partner (or your BFF!) a little piece of you to take everywhere they go and mail them this custom keychain. You'll start by uploading a favorite photo, and then the artist will use acrylic pens to render it into an adorable keepsake.

Personalized Pillow Cover

Let Grandma or Grandpa know that you're thinking of them, especially when you're far apart, by handing them this personalized pillow cover. The canvas material is nice and soft for their favorite chair and can be customized with multiple names at the top and bottom.

Personalized Pillow Cover

Let Grandma or Grandpa know that you're thinking of them, especially when you're far apart, by handing them this personalized pillow cover. The canvas material is nice and soft for their favorite chair and can be customized with multiple names at the top and bottom.

Homesick Scented Candle

Send your sibling or childhood bestie some love from afar with a hand-poured candle inspired by your hometown. They'll appreciate how the sleek glass container complements their decor, while the subtle notes spark nostalgia for you and the place where you grew up together.

Photo Coasters

This cheap Christmas gift idea is not only sentimental, but it’s practical too! These DIY photo coasters are easy, affordable, and make great gifts for co-workers, friends, family, and teachers!

Peppermint Sugar Scrub

Who doesn’t love a festive homemade scrub for the holidays? This fun scrub uses green and red food dye and peppermint oil to exfoliate all that dead skin! Put it in a mason jar with a cute bow and you’ve got yourself a great, affordable gift!

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Harry & David Grand Christmas Gift Box

Spoil your loved ones and spread some serious holiday cheer with a gift from Harry & David. You can choose from hundreds of delectable treats, like Christmas cookies and Royal Riviera pears, or opt for the Grand Gift Box, which includes cinnamon swirl bread and peppermint bark.

Read more

Harry & David Grand Christmas Gift Box

Harry & David will even deliver the treats to their door, so your loved ones don't have to lift a finger.

Read more

Heartwarming Family Signpost

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"Pierre Waits Patiently" Book and Buddy

Buy ItMaybe you can't be there to read to your niece or nephew in person, but you can still share a story with them. Start with this adorable board book, which follows a poodle named Pierre who learns that waiting is hard but worth it!

Read more

Sophisticated Friendship Bracelets

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"Pierre Waits Patiently" Book and Buddy

The charming illustrations and stuffed poodle will remind them of you, and keep them company until you're together again.

Read more

Lasting Bouquet Craft Kit

What better way to spoil your crafty sister or sister-in-law than with a bouquet of flowers that she actually gets to embroider? The kit comes with everything she needs, from the wooden hoop to the colorful DMC thread, and will make a cheerful piece of wall art that she can enjoy for years.

Read more

Wish Them Well Gift Box

Missing your favorite co-worker right about now? Let them know you're thinking of them and rooting for them from afar with this ready-to-ship "Way to Go" gift box. Inside, they'll find a new notebook, a thumbs-up candle and a pair of socks that support education and literacy.

Read more

Pretend Hug Throw Blanket

If you can't squeeze them in person, this cheeky throw is obviously the next best thing. The blanket is crafted from cozy cotton with a soft fringe trim, reads "Very Big Hug" in black text and will give them all the warm and fuzzy feelings every time they see it.

Read more

Collage of Candids

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Sentimental State Ornament

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Amazon Echo Show 5 With Video Calling

Give Grandma and Grandpa a way to see everyone and stay connected with their very own Echo Show 5. This compact device will fit neatly on their countertop and allow them to make hands-free calls to other Echo devices or via Skype. And when they're not chatting with their favorite people?

Read more

Amazon Echo Show 5 With Video Calling

They can use the crisp 5.5-inch screen to watch the news or follow recipes step-by-step.

Read more

Cute Keychain Portrait

Give your long-distance partner (or your BFF!) a little piece of you to take everywhere they go and mail them this custom keychain. You'll start by uploading a favorite photo, and then the artist will use acrylic pens to render it into an adorable keepsake.

Read more

Personalized Pillow Cover

Let Grandma or Grandpa know that you're thinking of them, especially when you're far apart, by handing them this personalized pillow cover. The canvas material is nice and soft for their favorite chair and can be customized with multiple names at the top and bottom.

Read more

Personalized Pillow Cover

Let Grandma or Grandpa know that you're thinking of them, especially when you're far apart, by handing them this personalized pillow cover. The canvas material is nice and soft for their favorite chair and can be customized with multiple names at the top and bottom.

Read more

Homesick Scented Candle

Send your sibling or childhood bestie some love from afar with a hand-poured candle inspired by your hometown. They'll appreciate how the sleek glass container complements their decor, while the subtle notes spark nostalgia for you and the place where you grew up together.

Read more

Photo Coasters

This cheap Christmas gift idea is not only sentimental, but it’s practical too! These DIY photo coasters are easy, affordable, and make great gifts for co-workers, friends, family, and teachers!

Read more

Peppermint Sugar Scrub

Who doesn’t love a festive homemade scrub for the holidays? This fun scrub uses green and red food dye and peppermint oil to exfoliate all that dead skin! Put it in a mason jar with a cute bow and you’ve got yourself a great, affordable gift!

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