Unique Holiday Gifts That Tell Your Long-Distance Friends How Much You Miss Them
Sure, with all the high-tech gadgets that are at our disposal now, staying in touch with that special someone on the other side of the world is so much easier. With Skype and FaceTime and other similar applications, seeing and talking to a loved one or friend who is a thousand miles away can be done with minimal effort, as long as there’s good internet connection on both sides.
Of course, talking to them through the screen of a smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer will never replace the value of having them by your side, especially during special occasions like the holiday season, when a big hug and kiss will warm even the coldest days.
But if they can’t be home for the holidays this year, you can still make them feel the love by sending them the perfect long-distance relationship gift. It could be just a simple keychain or mug that carries a special message, or something more specific, like say, gifts that are perfect for your tea-loving friend. Whatever you choose from the list of items below that we have prepared especially for you, you can be sure that they will show how much you care for your long-distance loved one or BFF.
Marshmallow Photos
You read it right, you can actually send your loved one printed marshmallows that bear your favorite photos, quotes, or messages. The company’s website allows you to upload photos that will be printed on the mallows, as well as type a message and even design your own gift wrap or choose from predesigned choices. You can also choose between vanilla and strawberry flavors.
The No-Hassle Teamaker
For your bestie who can drain several mugs of tea throughout the day, the Black Teavana Perfectea Maker will make it even simpler and cleaner to steep tea. They just have to add tea and hot water in the teamaker, which is then placed into their favorite mug. The product’s patented drain mechanism strains the tea into the cup and leaves the tea in the maker.
A Dual Time Zone Necklace
Make it easy for your loved one to keep track of the time in your own time zone while they keep tab of their own with this women’s necklace with a pocket watch pendant that features two functional watches. It’s made of brass and set in a vintage style, and is the perfect way to tell your long-distance friend or lover that you are thinking of them all the time.
Fun Bobblehead
Your favorite basketball and baseball players have had their own bobbleheads, so why not your special someone? Or one of your own so they can always be reminded of you while they are away? The personalized bobblehead is sure to be a great gift, as it can designed according to your specifications from head to toe. It’s made of versatile clay made of safe, green, non-toxic material.
Meaningful Mugs
They are probably the items most often given, and unlike picture frames, they are actually used by their recipients. After all, mugs will always be functional—even when you don’t drink from them, they can be used as pen holders, a makeshift vase for a plant, etc. And did you know that in China, sending a mug to a special someone will make your love last forever? You can also let them know how you miss them with these quote mugs that carry meaningful messages such as “Distance is temporary but your love is permanent” and “Every atom of my body misses you.”
Mac and Cheese
No, not the edible kind, but keychains that you can share with your bestie. Once you have determined who is the “mac” and who is the “cheese” you can send the corresponding keychain to your long-distance friend to keep that bond between you alive. The made-to-order items are sculpted from clay and measure about 20-25 millimeters.
Personalized Puzzle
Make your loved one relieve the best moments of you two being together every time they play with this custom personalized jigsaw puzzle. All you need to do is email your favorite photo, and it will be turned into a 252-piece puzzle that when finished will have a 13 ¼” x 10 ½” size. It comes in a box that displays the picture.
A Super Special iPhone Case
You can turn a favorite photo of that faraway special someone into a customized case for their iPhone (or any other smartphone for that matter). Not only is the final product stylish, but it’s also quite tough, protecting the gadget from 4-foot drops onto concrete.
These are just some of the great gifts that you can send to a long-distance special someone this holiday season as your way of telling them how much you love and miss them. What do you think, will they truly be appreciated?