21 Gift Ideas for Long-Distance Friends and Family

Alex Drummond swears by this travel tote. And if you want to give your long-distance recipient an excuse to visit, this is it! It's the perfect size for a weekend away or as a carry-on during flights.

You can still have a coffee date with your bestie! Simply customize this mug to show your state and hers along with your names, and then FaceTime as you sip.

Three fresh little succulents are a lovely way to show you care. What's great about this gift box is that it doubles as a planter, so they don't have to be replanted. Easy peasy!

Who doesn't love a stuffed animal to squeeze when missing their loved one? Warmies are even better though because you can pop them in the microwave for a soothing snuggle.

Are they far from home? Remind them of their roots with a beautifully scented candle. All the states and several cities are available, each with a burn time of up to 80 hours.

Make FaceTiming easier on them with this vertical stand. That way, they can be hands free and charge their phone while you chat the night away.

Anyone who enjoys tea will always welcome a gift box full of new flavors. Show them extra love by sending them heart-shaped tea bags instead! They'll get five each of English breakfast, earl gray, and white berry teas.

Fill them with love by giving them a sweet treat to snack on! These gourmet shortbread cookies are made with six simple ingredients, plus love, of course. It's written right on them. 😉

Give them a little dose of your love each day by giving them a jar of these capsules. They come with 50 blank messages that you can write your own words on, then fold them up and let them pop a pill each day when they miss you.

Digital picture frames are an easy way to display photos and be able to switch them out whenever you want. Aura allows you or anyone else the ability to upload new photos from anywhere in the world with free, unlimited storage.

With this bracelet, you can reach out and touch someone―literally! All you have to do is tap your bracelet and the connected bracelet you gift to your loved one will light up and vibrate. You can personalize it further with a variety of colors.

Sending flowers is always a good idea. An even better idea is sending a dried bouquet. They look just as pretty but will last months if not years. The vase selection is optional.

If the way to their heart is through their stomach, send them a gift package that will keep them full and satisfied. This option comes with soup or mac and cheese, dinner rolls, and cookies, along with a ladle, an apron, a kitchen towel, and an oven mitt.

Sync up with your friends or family with coordinating lamps. All you have to do is touch your lamp and a Wi-Fi signal will connect to their lamp and change colors to alert them that you're thinking of them.

Give them all the essentials they need to travel in one convenient kit. They'll get a total of 18 items including a phone stand, eye mask, breath drops, mending kit, lip balm, and much more.

Did you know you can send someone a personalized message from a celebrity? It's true! Cameo has hundreds of options, many of them under $50. And yes, the messages really do come from the person!

Great for a couple in need of a date night, this all-in-one package gives them two tickets to the movies plus drinks and popcorn. AMC has over 590 locations, so they shouldn't have a problem booking a theater.

Calling all wine lovers! You can take a virtual class together and learn so much without even being in the same room. You get a 30-minute class along with four wines shipped right to your door.

Are you the moon to their sun? This is a great update to the old school best friend heart necklaces. They're subtle and would look lovely with any outfit!

Avid readers will love a membership to receive books each month. They'll get to choose between five and seven curated options. You could even start a long distance book club!