These Digital Gifts Can Be Ordered Online (and Delivered Instantly)
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It happens to the best of us: We procrastinate gift shopping, and we end up scrambling for the same greeting card and flowers from the grocery store. Luckily, there are dozens of great digital gifts that don’t require any physical delivery.
As the name suggests, the best digital gifts can be ordered online and delivered instantly — and you won’t have to worry about shipping or things selling out. Many of these e-presents are gift cards and subscriptions to popular services, and you have the option to e-mail them directly to Dad or print them out and give them as a card. Other top digital gifts are for experiences, letting your recipient choose exactly what they want — and how they want it.
We’ve found the best digital gifts you can get right now. If you need to order a gift online fast, these digital gifts will deliver just what you — and your dad — are looking for.
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MasterClass Subscription
Image Credit: Masterclass Let your giftee get up close and personal with some of the world’s most famous newsmakers and artists through a subscription to MasterClass, an online learning platform that taps everyone from celebrities to CEOs for on-demand classes you can take from home. The platform has classes from Metallica, Nas, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, and classical musician Yo-Yo Ma.
Bonus: MasterClass is currently offering 50% off for Father’s Day.
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Airbnb Gift Card
Image Credit: Airbnb If your gift recipient of choice is an avid traveler (or maybe he needs motivation to take a trip), consider a gift card to Airbnb. The gift card can be used for one of Airbnb’s thousands of stays, or they can put the card towards an Airbnb experience.
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FreshDirect Gift Card
Give someone the gift of home cooking this season with a gift card to FreshDirect. A digital card gets them access to over 15,000 fresh foods and pantry items that they can order all at their fingertips. FreshDirect gift cards, delivered electronically, are the easiest way to buy a friend, coworker or loved one dinner — and breakfast, lunch, and snacks, too.
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Headspace Subscription
Image Credit: Headspace Few gifts are better than a healthier mind. Headspace has done just that for thousands of users, helping people meditate, fall asleep, and manage anxiety. Their audio experiences are very well-produced and quick, offering an easy intro to meditation for anyone.
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Super Chewer Box
Don’t just get the pet parent in your life another cute (yet flimsy) dog toy they’ll chew and rip apart in a second — send them a Super Chewer box, instead. Every box comes with two tough-as-nails toys along with two full-size bags of treats that you can customize for allergies and diets. Gift them one box starting at $40 curated to each month’s theme (some past themes have included doggy Ski Lodge, and Fall Festivities), or set Fido up for a few months with a monthly subscription.
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Costco Gold Star Membership
Image Credit: Costco Most of the folks we know have a hard time not having fun saving money in Costco. Costo’s warehouse stores are famous for deals on bulk foods, as well as cult-favorite cheap eats like their $1.50 hotdog-and-drink combo. An annual subscription costs just $60.
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Trade Coffee Subscription
Image Credit: Trade There are lots of coffee subscription services out there now, but Trade is one of the best. They have a few gifting options, all of which set up deliveries of coffee on your dad’s schedule. Plus, with Trade, your giftee will actually get coffee they’re likely to enjoy, instead of a random selection.
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A Private, Virtual Cooking Lesson
Image Credit: Facebook / The Chef & The Dish The Chef & The Dish lets anyone learn how to cook authentic, regional food from a professional chef. Your giftee’s lesson will be taught over a video call, and a Kitchen Assistant will contact them before the lesson to run through a shopping list and provide tech support.
The Chef & The Dish allows you to explore food from 16 different regions of the world, including Brazil, Peru, Japan, the Caribbean, and America.
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Apple Gift Card
Image Credit: Apple If you’re looking for a super easy gift, consider sending Apple Gift Card, a present that helps your giftee get access to everything from an Apple TV+ subscription to thousands of mobile games from the App Store. They can use this to order physical Apple gear (if they’re hungry for the newest tech and have been eyeing the latest AirPods), or subscribe to many different subscription services. Set your price (from $10 to $2,000), email them the digital card, and kick back your feet knowing that they’ll get to choose what they really want this year.
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Uncommon Experiences
Image Credit: Uncommon Goods Uncommon Experiences offers digital classes on astrology, music, cooking, and even mindfulness, all taught by experts. We recommend this two-hour Mindful Organizing class, taught by a professional organizer on how to help you declutter. All you have to do is pick the date, fill in your giftee’s info and they’re good to go. Uncommon Goods will send an email with the video call link before the class begins.
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An Adventurous Experience
Image Credit: Facebook / 57hours Shopping for someone who loves the great outdoors? Check out 57hours. The service specializes in high-intensity experiences (think skiing, rock climbing, surfing) all over America. You can book a half-day trip or multi-day excursion, and every experience has been vetted by 57hours for experienced, safe instruction.
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Audible Membership
Image Credit: Amazon Once you get into audiobooks, you’re not sure what you were doing before. If pops hasn’t been converted yet, send him a subscription to Audible. The audiobook leader (owned by Amazon) offers a giant library of titles with high-quality audio and a great interface. Subscriptions start at just $15 a month.
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Stubhub Gift Card
Image Credit: stubhub Stubhub gift cards are an easy option that shows some thought. They can use it for just about any ticketed experience, be it a concert, a sports event, or a play — all booked through one of the most trusted ticketing platforms around.
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Grubhub Gift Card
Image Credit: Grubhub If you can’t be there to cook with the ones you love — or you just want to send them a special, one-of-a-kind treat — get them a gift card to Grubhub. They’ll be able to order whatever he wants to their door, thanks to you.
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Kindle Unlimited
Image Credit: Amazon For the bookworm, end a subscription to Kindle Unlimited. It gets your giftee unlimited access to more than four million books (plus thousands of audiobooks) — all accessible on any device (but best on Kindle e-readers).
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Scentbird
Image Credit: Scentbird It’s hard to find the right fragrance for your character and occasion, which is why we love Scentbird. The service sends your giftee regular samples of high-end fragrances (cologne or perfume) and lets them try more than they normally could by buying new ones yourself. Plus, new subscribers go through a fun quiz that matches them with certain scents.
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The Bouqs
Image Credit: Bouqs Yes: You can give flowers as a gift. But, if you can’t drop them off yourself, you can always turn to The Bouqs. The straightforward service, seen on Shark Tank, helps make flower delivery easier and better for both parties.
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Milk Bar Gift Card
Image Credit: Milk Bar We didn’t think the dessert world could be shaken up until Milk Bar came on the scene. The bakery — famous for its any-time-of-year birthday cake — specializes in elevated, fun takes on classic desserts, and they deliver nationwide. If your giftee has a sweet tooth, a gift card from Milk Bar is a great option.
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Rosetta Stone
Image Credit: Rosetta Stone Here’s a gift that can be truly valuable to your giftee: a Rosetta Stone subscription. Whether he’s planning a trip abroad or just looking to pick up a new language, Rosetta Stone can help them get there.
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Stitch Fix
Image Credit: Stitch Fix If you’re shopping for someone who hates to do their own clothing shopping, sign them up for Stitch Fix. The service delivers boxes of clothing to your giftee’s doorstep — all of which is chosen by a stylist who considers their preferences. Then, the recipient can keep or return whatever they choose from the box.
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PlayStation Store Gift Card
Image Credit: Amazon Shopping for gamers can be tough if you’re not a gamer yourself. If you don’t know what games your giftee already owns, it’s best to send them this digital PlayStation Store gift card. They can redeem it for whatever game or service they choose, on their own time.
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Hulu Gift Card
Image Credit: Amazon With award-winning exclusive content like The Bear, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Only Murders in the Building, Hulu is a must-have for any TV lovers. If you know someone who still doesn’t have a subscription, sign them up.
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Airline Gift Card
Image Credit: Best Buy Want to really spoil someone? Get them on a plane somewhere fun. You can buy them tickets yourself, if you know exactly where they want to go and when, but we recommend getting a digital gift card instead, such as this one from Delta.
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Cameo Digital Message
Image Credit: Cameo Cameo does require some lead time (so delivery isn’t instant), but it’s worth the wait. The clever service lets you pay celebrities to record a short, personalized video for a loved one. You’ll see big celebs like Brett Farve and Kevin O’Leary, as well as smaller stars (with a smaller price tag) like Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and David Arquette (Scream).
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Blue Apron
Image Credit: Blue Apron Some of us just don’t like grocery shopping, finding recipes, and making them, which is why there are services like Blue Apron. They send a whole meal kit right to your giftees door, letting them quickly (and affordably) whip up a fresh meal at home.
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DirecTV Stream
Image Credit: DirecTV Stream We’re in an odd era of TV right now where cable is antiquated and too expensive for what you get, but most big streaming services still don’t provide live sports and events. The fix? A live TV streaming service like DirecTV Stream. It makes a great gift for sports fans, or anyone that’s always struggling to find their content.