The Ultimate Guide to Gifts You Don’t Have to Wrap or Wait For

Starbucks e-cards are one of my favorite digital gifts to give because they’re so easy. You can buy online or through the app, but your recipient does not need the app to receive the gift card.

You can send an e-card through the app, but if the person you’re giving the gift to doesn’t have a Starbucks app, they can still receive the gift through text, email, or even by you snapping a picture of the gift card. It makes it so simple!

This is the gift of play — what could be better? A gamehouse+ subscription is perfect for anyone on your list who loves to play games for entertainment or to challenge themselves! This all-in-one app offers 100+ ad-free games, like relaxing puzzles, brain-boosting daily challenges, and way more. With fresh game releases every month, you’ll have plenty to choose from all year long.

Use promocode CAFEMOM50 to receive 50% off on a 12-month subscription or month-by-month subscription!

Download this customizable Christmas coupon to give any gift digitally! You can download the template, then customize it in Canva for any gift idea you’ve dreamed up.

Yes, a water subscription is actually a great and thoughtful gift. You can subscribe in the name of anyone you know who would benefit from a prepaid multi-month subscription (6 or 12 months, delivered monthly) and yummy Fiji water will arrive straight to them on a monthly basis.

If you’re feeling uninspired in your gift-giving abilities (same), this coupon book of ready-made coupons might be just the ticket. It includes instant access to 20, printable, all-age coupons you can give as gifts.

The coupons include things like:

• Foot rubs
• Cooked dinner
• Game night
• One hour of “alone time”
• One free victory in a game

We thought this downloadable ‘Yes Day’ coupon was such a cute gift idea! You could have your kids watch the movie, and then surprise them with their own ‘Yes Day!’

And a suggestion: if you’re gifting this to anyone other than your own kids, it’s probably a good idea to get permission first!

Amazon digital gifts are always a solid choice for the holidays, birthdays, or special occasions.

Choose from custom amounts starting at $5 and have your gift delivered via email or text. Easy and done!

A Visa digital gift card frees up the gift recipient to purchase their own present anywhere online that Visa is accepted.

Two caveats: this particular gift card is good for online purchases only, and there is a $3.95 purchase fee for the gift-giver.

If you know someone who loves learning, a digital MasterClass subscription could be the gift of a lifetime. A one-year gift subscription includes access to over 200 classes taught by masters in their field.

We’re talking home decor and design by Joanna Gaines, directing by Mindy Kaling, and cooking by Martha Stewart. This platform is the real deal!

A ClassPass gift card can be used to try local salons, spas, studios, or gyms, all using credits instead of requiring a membership commitment. It’s a great gift for anyone who is into fitness or wellness and wants to try some new venues around them.

(It might be a good idea to check if the gyms and salons near the gift recipient do participate in ClassPass before purchasing, just in case!)

Know someone who loves escape rooms? Send them the gift of an escape room they can do online, anytime!

This virtual escape room gift card lets them join in with other players to solve the clues and escape—virtually! Choose from exciting games like Pharaoh’s Tomb or Hallow’s Hill.

Is there a better way to show your love than sending the gift of food? You can easily send a digital Uber Eats gift card through Walmart to fill stomachs (and hearts!)

We love the concept of this personalized gift — it’s an instant download print that you can customize with any name and meaning to make it very special.

As a writer and newly minted part-time librarian, I am a full fan of reading in all its formats, so gifting an Audible subscription can provide audiobooks to support the written and, erm, spoken word.

Plus, gift memberships start at $15, which is 1 credit and good for 1 audiobook.