In years gone by, if you wanted to send someone a gift and they lived miles away, it would involve either buying the gift on your end and sending it in the mail or checking around their local area to see if a nearby shop could deliver an item from their own stock.
Both options came with their own issues. In the first, the item risks becoming damaged and, in the second, you haven’t seen what you are sending them, so it could be the wrong colour!
In recent times, more stores have opened online, and now, you can send pretty much anything you want in the mail via the internet.
However, if you are sending a friend or a loved one who is far away a gift, what are some of the best choices which will brighten their day?
Flowers
There are thousands of e-florists online who can offer you a range of different types of flowers and different bouquet sizes for each occasion.
Not only that, but many online florists are able to offer a wide range of add-ons too, which can add an extra surprise to the person you are sending the flowers and the gift to. Do they like chocolates? Add them on! Ordering flowers online is easy, too, as many online florists have downloadable apps for smartphones, so you can send a bouquet of lilies to your mum in 2 clicks.
Hampers
Hampers are another great gift idea that adds a personal touch. If the person the hamper is being sent to likes jams and preserves, why not send a mixture of jams, marmalades, and conserves instead of the traditional mixed hamper? If your friend or family member is a connoisseur of cheeses, then you can switch it up and can send a cheese platter instead. Much like bouquets, hampers range in quality, size, and occasion, so make sure that the one you send is proportional!
Plants
Plants are a great gift for someone who lives in their own urban jungle, and the best part is no matter what plant you send, it is likely to be welcomed into the home of a plant lover!
You can find many plants for sale via florist websites, but there are also specialist websites dedicated specifically to plants. So, if your friend is a collector of monstera plants, you will certainly be able to find the rarer versions of these on these more targeted websites. Plus, the plant’s age and height range, too, so you can choose a huge plant or a plug option.
Vouchers
Vouchers can seem unexciting, but they are ideal if you aren’t sure what to buy. There are thousands of online stores that can offer these, even smaller stores that are brand new. So, you will likely be able to choose a shop that suits your friend or family member, and then let them pick out the exact item they want!
Wine or Beer
Of course, sending a wine or beer hamper or basket through the mail is always going to a popular option, especially around Christmas or the New Year! Just be sure to check that it is a wine or beer brand that the recipient likes!
