The Best Last-Minute Digital Gifts for Dads Who “Don’t Want Anything”
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What do you get for the eco-conscious pal who’s a dedicated member of their local “Buy Nothing” group? Or the family member who insists they “don’t want anything” for Father’s Day and other celebrations? If you’re shopping for someone who wants a zero-waste present, some of the best digital gifts are a no-fuss — and plastic-free — way to show how well you truly know your loved ones.
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Ahead, we’ve rounded up the best online subscriptions, memberships and services for every type of person. Students of life can soak up knowledge from Hollywood insiders, learn a new language or pick up a new skill with access to online learning platforms such as MasterClass, Rosetta Stone and Udemy. Or perhaps they’ve checked out all of the latest best-sellers at the library: a subscription to Audible or Kindle keeps the page-turners coming. And for wellness or fitness enthusiasts, a membership to Jennifer Aniston-backed Pvolve or Chris Hemsworth’s fitness platform Centr, meditation app Headspace (which even has audio by John Legend) or ClassPass will encourage busy recipients to carve out time for movement and mindfulness.
Looking for more last-minute gift ideas? Check out The Hollywood Reporter‘s gift guides, including the best subscription boxes for women and men.
Motion Subscription
Tech-savvy friends who dream of a more organized schedule will appreciate a subscription to Motion, the AI assistant used by executives, entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to boost their productivity. Simply connect your personal and work calendars and add tasks to your to-do list, then get a personalized schedule that automatically prioritizes tasks. We’ve found that it helps us keep a more effective workday, allowing us to enjoy more worry-free personal time.
MasterClass Gift Membership
$120 $240 50% off
You know what they say about teaching a person to fish, and they’ll be fed for a lifetime? For the voracious learner in your life, one of the best digital gifts is a MasterClass subscription. The online learning platform offers video courses led by award-winning filmmakers, actors, scientists, chefs, songwriters and other leaders in their fields The latest influential instructor to join is New York Times-bestselling author Michael Lewis, adding to a star-powered lineup that includes Martha Stewart, Ava DuVernay, Malala Yousafzai, James Cameron, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Natalie Portman, Anna Wintour, Martin Scorcese, Kris Jenner, Bill Clinton and many, many others.
Yohana Concierge Membership
Like a personalized Task Rabbit for caregivers with a full plate, Yohana‘s monthly subscription lets busy bees delegate almost every type of task. The service’s team of problem-solving specialists can research date night ideas and family-friendly recipes, plan birthday parties, find the perfect plumber or gardener, plan and book vacations and much more, allowing members to focus on spending time with family and friends.
Audible Premium Plus Membership
Audible is one of the best gifts for book lovers who want to soak up stories in every medium. Give a Premium Plus membership of one, three or six months or a full year and treat them to unlimited access to thousands of audiobooks, podcasts and original content, plus one credit per month to use on a title that they can keep forever. (The subscription is regularly $7.95 to $14.95 per month.)
Rosetta Stone
For a limited time at Amazon, save 61 percent off a membership to Rosetta Stone, which comes with lifetime access to 25 languages — so they can learn to speak (or brush up on) Spanish, French, Italian, Farsi, Mandarin, Tagalog, Korean, Japanese and many more for as long as they want. The subscription features learning tools, immersive lessons and more, making it one of the best gifts for travelers. Other gift membership options available.
Kindle Unlimited Subscription
If they never leave their house without their Kindle, keep their digital book library stocked with the gift of a Kindle Unlimited membership. They’ll get unlimited access to more than four million e-books and Audible audiobooks on their Kindle e-reader or any other device that supports the Kindle app. (New Kindles also come with three free months of Kindle Unlimited.)
Pvolve Streaming Fitness Membership
Jennifer Aniston swears by Pvolve’s low-impact, resistance-based workouts for sculpting her body. Though the brand has a fitness studio in LA, you can get the same results at home with the brand’s on-demand app that offers programs and individual classes for every skill level. The brand offers one free month, so your recipient can enjoy an extra 30 days of workouts that fit their needs and schedule.
Instacart+ Membership
$99 for 12 months at Instacart
For mom who wants to outsource her grocery shopping, an Instacart+ membership will be much appreciated. The on-demand app makes it easy to shop for pantry essentials, ready-made meals, breakfast ingredients, snacks, household items, skin care, home decor and more departments without leaving the house. Instacart offers a variety of grocers, retailers and online meal services, including Target, Walmart, Grocery Outlet, ButcherBox, Sunbasket, Sprouts, Smart & Final, Kroger and others. Memberships range from $29 for three months to $99 for a year, and you can also treat her to a gift card in increments of $25. Consider it a two-fer: She’ll get a free year of Peacock with her Instacart+ membership, too.
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Centr Fitness Membership
Chris Hemsworth’s Centr is one of the best fitness app subscriptions for those who want access to expert trainers, unlimited workouts, personalized plans, nutritious and easy meal programs, guided meditations and more. Centr’s trainers were hand-picked by the Thor actor himself, while the library offers classes for all skill levels in yoga, Pilates, HIIT, and more. Memberships are $30 per year ($120 per year with annual billing) or $20 per month for quarterly billing.
Udemy
For the musician, filmmaker, young professional or lifelong student, Udemy is one of the best gifts for people who love to learn — and through Dec. 21, classes are on sale starting at $12.99. Give them lifetime access to one of the 11,000 on-demand online courses in marketing, music, photography, health and wellness, IT, data science, communication, leadership, personal development and many more categories.
Depending on the course you choose, recipients can learn how to boost their resume, ace their next job interview, become a pro iPhone photographer, start a side hustle or learn a new instrument, to name just a few. (Simply browse Udemy’s library, find an online class that you think your giftee will like, and then click on the “Gift this course” link.)
Alo Moves Subscription
For the yogi, a gift subscription to Alo Moves (available in amounts that cover six or 12 months) will keep their bodies strong and their poses in perfect form. It includes unlimited access to thousands of on-demand yoga, fitness and mindfulness classes from some of the top workout instructors.
Headspace
For the loved one who is constantly resolving to make more time to meditate, a gift subscription to Headspace can help them do just that. We’re fans of the on-demand meditation app’s mindfulness tools, daily recommendations, guided meditations, sleepcasts, wind-downs, “Nighttime SOS” exercises and playlists (including ones created by John Legend and Eryka Badu).
ClassPass Gift Card
For the fitness fanatics who prefer to sweat it out at their favorite local studio, a gift card to ClassPass lets them sweat to their heart’s desire. They can apply the gift amount to any membership plan ($49 to $199 per month) and book classes at their favorite yoga studio, or try new workouts every week ranging from barre and pilates to HIIT and more. If they love the spa, they can also use it on facials, massages and other wellness treatments.
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