You didn't ruin Christmas (yet)! The 60+ best gift cards and more to save the day
Most gifts are one and done. But if you want to keep the holiday fires burning year round, you can send recurring joy, in the form of a subscription service or a gift card that lets them choose what they want, when they want it.
Getting regular treats boosts the spirit. Think a freshly prepped meal appearing on your loved one’s doorstep week after week. Or a monthly subscription box packed with self-care, beauty or fashion goodies. Or even a gift card they can use at their favorite online store when an exciting new product launches.
Some subscription services even provide digital access to workout programs, meditation classes or language apps — anytime, anywhere. The range of options is better this year than ever before. You can literally finish your holiday shopping right here, right now.
We’ve combed through the possibilities and gathered our favorites below: 62 brilliant subscription services and gift cards that will delight absolutely anyone on your list.
Beauty & Style Subscription Boxes
Everyone feels better when they look their best. With a new year looming, pampering presents will be deeply appreciated. Behold these fabulous options for her and for him.
Beauty & Style Gift Cards
Health & Wellness Subscriptions and Subscription Boxes
In-person self-care routines like going to the gym can be hard to stick to at this time of year, but you can fill in the gaps with a virtual lift for mind, body, and spirit. All these digital subscription services work round the clock to keep the ones you love healthy.
Health & Wellness Gift Cards
Food Subscriptions, Subscription Boxes and Gift Cards
Whether it’s pre-made meals, kits that make it easy to prepare a gorgeous dinner,or easy-access grocery shopping, there’s a subscription gift for it. Services that feed and nourish are universally appreciated.
Entertainment Subscriptions and Gift Cards
Streaming services, audiobooks, podcasts, and news services are perennial favorites with options for every interest. Give the gift of time well spent.
Learning and Creativity Subscriptions and Gift Cards
It’s cold outside, but we're ready for some stimulation and challenge. The excitement of learning something new like guitar, knitting, photography, Italian, coding —there’s so much you can give. Help someone follow their bliss with these educational subscription gifts.
For Pets (and Their People)
Friends who are serous pet parents always appreciate having their baby acknowledged. And if you have a pets in your home and heart, gifting them one of these great subscriptions means a little bit of joy arriving on the regs. Which is fun for everyone in the house.
Home Subscription Boxes and Gift Cards
Help your loved ones feel more at home when they're at home with subscriptions and gift cards that help them decorate, cook, relax and enjoy domestic bliss.
Shop Anywhere Gift Card
If you feel awkward giving them cash but want a gift they’re sure to appreciate, a gift card is sure to win them over. They can use it to buy whatever they wanted but were too shy to ask for, or they can use it to pick up dinner or the next round of groceries.
More Holiday Gift Ideas
We’ve got your holiday shopping list covered. Find expert picks on the best tech gifts on Engadget, the best gift ideas for car lovers at Autoblog, gifts for the young (and young at heart) at In the Know, and picks for just about everyone else on your list (moms, dads, teens, nurses, you name it!) in Yahoo’s holiday gift ideas section. And on AOL, you'll find gift ideas for the whole family — from your adult children to grandkids.
