Variety reports that for those who tend to procrastinate on holiday shopping, there are numerous options available to order and send instantly online that still appear thoughtful.
For coffee lovers, the publication recommends coffee subscriptions. Depending on preferences, shoppers can choose brand-specific services like Blue Bottle and Verve, or more adventurous options such as Trade Coffee or Misto Box.
For those seeking personal insights, AncestryDNA offers at-home saliva tests to reveal genetic heritage and family origins. Variety notes that digital gift cards can be sent instantly and the kits are currently priced at $39, which the source describes as nearly 70% off.
Sports fans can be gifted an ESPN+ subscription. Variety highlights a Disney-Hulu-ESPN bundle priced at $29.99/month for 12 months, providing access to hundreds of live games including the UFC, MLB, MLS, the NHL, Grand Slam Tennis, international soccer, and Top Rank Boxing, as well as on-demand originals like “30 for 30.”
Meat enthusiasts have the option of a ButcherBox subscription, which offers 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, humanely raised pork, and wild-caught seafood. The "favorite box" is priced around $135, and the service includes free shipping and the ability to cancel at any time.
For theater fans, Variety suggests purchasing tickets to current Broadway shows, such as the Keanu Reeves-led revival of “Waiting for Godot” or Kristin Chenoweth’s “The Queen of Versailles.”
Cozymeal offers gift cards for culinary classes, ranging from sushi rolling to private chef experiences. These cards never expire and can be used for food tours and mixology classes.
Streaming options also include Peacock, which features content like “Real Housewives,” “Love Island,” “Harry Potter,” and “The Office.”
For wellness and meditation, Headspace offers a subscription with a library of more than 500 meditations, sleep sounds, and mindful body exercises.
