We all have relatives who live in a distant department or abroad and with whom we would like to share good moments such as birthdays. However, with the distance and the professional constraints, we make do with sms and emails to let them know that we think very highly of them. What if, instead of a simple message, we could send them a gift? Discover the gift ideas to celebrate the birthday of a loved one who lives far away.
Packages, for surprises at a lower cost
Even if you have friends who live far away, nothing prevents you from sending them a small present or even a special gift. Thanks to private delivery platforms like WayToMe, you can send large or small parcels between individuals and especially at a lower cost.
This collaborative and economical solution is particularly indicated for parcels that do not fit into the so-called "standard" shipments. In other words, you have the possibility to offer unusual gifts to your loved ones who live far away: household appliances, sofas, equipment, furniture...
The concept also has an ecological character since it is based on an approach that allows individuals to interact directly with each other to find the shortest routes. Thus, if you plan to send a parcel, you offer a fee to the deliveryman to cover his travel costs. It's a win-win concept, good for the planet and your wallet!
The personalized album, for memorable photos
The custom album has been on the rise for a few years now. It is a gift that is suitable for all occasions: birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, births... All you have to do is collect the memorable photos of the good times spent together, insert them in a virtual album using a software program and then validate your order.
Your personalized album will be delivered to you after a few days. The photos will be printed and the album is ready to be flipped through. All you will have to do is send it to your loved one who will be celebrating their birthday away from you.
An original gift for a loved one at a distance: video letters
For those who don't have the time, but want a very personalized gift, there is the option of a video letter. Then it's very simple: you record a small video with or without special effects. You fine-tune the little details, add a nice musical background and you're done.
After the short editing session, your video letter is ready to be sent to a relative who lives far away from you. Of course, there is no need to contact a delivery service provider as you will only have to send your video letter by email or via social networks. When it comes to personalised gifts, it doesn't get any better than this!
Postcards
Even in the digital age, postcards are still very popular and make the recipient happy. Even better, it is now possible to personalize them thanks to dedicated software.
In other words, you can choose the photo and the message on the postcard. In short, you are free to fully personalize the postcard that will be sent to your loved one who will be celebrating his or her birthday far from you.
Dematerialized gifts
There are various ways to please loved ones who live far away. Indeed, you can opt for dematerialized gifts that are sure to please those who receive them. For example, you can offer sewing or cooking lessons.
Otherwise, one or two introductory wine tasting sessions will certainly please a wine-loving uncle. Alternatively, book a massage or hammam session for your friend who lives far from home. And even if it's a bit cliché, you can also offer a subscription to Spotify or Netflix for a few months. Fans of movies and TV shows will appreciate it.
The beauty boxes
If you really want to please a friend, offer her a subscription to a beauty box. The concept is simple: she automatically receives exclusive products to try out every month.
The products and brands are diversified in order to best meet the expectations of a very large public. But beware, the beauty boxes are not only for women as there are also packs dedicated to men. These men will be able to receive and test every month skin care products, samples of various products and even small devices to collect.
Treat bouquets
To celebrate the birthday of a loved one who lives far away, you can order a large bouquet of sweets. This is the trend of the moment and it is a gift that pleases as many people as possible, especially since it is a gift that can be offered for any occasion: wedding, Saint-Vincent, etc.
The beauty boxes
If you really want to please a friend, offer her a subscription to a beauty box. The concept is simple: she automatically receives exclusive products to try out every month.
The products and brands are diversified in order to best meet the expectations of a very large public. But beware, the beauty boxes are not only for women as there are also packs dedicated to men. These men will be able to receive and test every month skin care products, samples of various products and even small devices to collect.
Treat bouquets
To celebrate the birthday of a loved one who lives far away, you can order a large bouquet of sweets. This is the trend of the moment and it is a gift that pleases the greatest number of people, especially since it is a gift that can be offered on any occasion: wedding, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day...
Jewellery or personalized objects: which ones to choose?
Personalised jewellery is certainly the perfect birthday gift: necklace or bracelet with a message or photo. There's nothing better to remind your loved ones that you care about them, even if they live on the other side of the world.
Indeed, professionals offer to engrave jewellery with words of tenderness to put balm in the heart of those who receive them. If personalized jewellery is appreciated, it is because it can be worn in all circumstances and can be kept for a long time.
Otherwise, you can also opt for customizable objects such as cups, phone covers, cushions or mouse pads. A few clicks are all it takes to place an order via specialised websites.
And for the practical side, the gift will be delivered directly to the home of your loved one who is celebrating his or her birthday. Otherwise, there is also the idea of gift cards or vouchers. The recipient can choose his or her own birthday present and you can make him or her happy.
Birthday gifts are not always a big hit. In order to avoid any disappointment if you don't have an idea, you can consider allowing your loved one to choose his or her gift directly.