12 Long distance gift ideas for your crush who loves staying in
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For your crush who loves staying in, the best long distance gifts make home even cosier: good slippers, a tea set, a streaming subscription, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) you can open together over a call.
12 Long distance gift ideas for your crush who loves staying in
A pixel game you can play together over a call Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with them as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your life apart and together rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
Good slippers
Wool or shearling slippers from Uniqlo or UGG. Around $30-100.
A tea set
A loose-leaf sampler with an infuser, or a premium tea from a specialist. Around $25-60.
A streaming subscription
Three months of Crunchyroll, Netflix or Spotify Premium. Around $25-60.
A star projector
A galaxy light for the bedroom ceiling. Around $25-60.
A hot chocolate kit
Good cocoa, marshmallows and a mug. Around $15-40.
A candle
Soy wax from Diptyque, Jo Malone London or Yankee, in a scent they will like. Around $20-80.
A call-night box
The same snacks sent to both homes for a shared dinner on a video call. Around $20-60.
A custom mug
A mug with a drawing or a line only you two understand. Around $15-30.
A class in something new
A pottery, watercolour or dance class booked for two. Around $40-120.
A countdown to the next visit
A small calendar with the day of the next visit circled. Around $5-25.
A star map
A framed sky from a night that matters to you, with a short line underneath. Order a week ahead. Around $25-60.
Buying for a homebody
Homebodies value comfort and quiet. Think of what makes the evenings better, such as warmth, light and something to do together. Check sizes before you buy clothing.
A keepsake of your story fits the cosy mood.
Buying for your crush
A gift for a crush should be low-pressure. Keep it light and small, and pick something that matches what you already know about them.
Avoid anything expensive or intimate, which can make a first move feel heavy.
If you want it to arrive tonight
Streaming subscriptions, class vouchers and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day, wherever they are. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment and plays in a browser, so there is no postage.
Time zones matter. Plan the reveal for a time that suits both of you, and keep the postage for items that can wait.
What should I get my crush who loves staying in when you are long distance?
Good slippers, a tea set or a streaming subscription. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game you can play together over a call.
What is a unique long distance gift for my crush that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where they are the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end, delivered by link wherever they are. It gives them a memory instead of another parcel. A game you open together on the sofa suits the mood.
Can I send my crush a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Streaming subscriptions and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my crush?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your crush, generated from an authorized photo. It can be a good low-pressure gift for a crush, because it is playful and does not have to say everything at once. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.
Create a long distance game for your crush
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