Escape Room
Quality Time
If you are up for a challenge, consider taking a friend or loved one to an escape room. You'll spend an hour or more working together to find clues toward a way out of one or more rooms. It's like a real-life puzzle for the mind. It might not be easy, but you're sure to have some time together—maybe even some fun in the process.
Mail a Hug
Physical Touch
Is there a distance between you and someone you love? Give a hug that can be felt from miles away.
Masterclass
Receiving Gifts
Technology has given us wonderful opportunities to give the gift of learning. If you know someone who is interested in a topic, trade, or craft, consider gifting them an online course. There are many online schools out there, such as Masterclass, CreativeLive, and Udemy, that host classes on a wide range of topics. Do a little exploring, and see what courses could be fun to gift.
Customized Apparel
Receiving Gifts
Does someone you love like a particular sports team? Pick up a hat or a jersey you think they would look great in, and maybe get yourself one too so you can support the team together!
Affirmation Alarm
Words of Affirmation
Set an alarm on your phone, and when it goes off, send a thoughtful text or say something kind every day for a week.
Subscription-Based Gift
Receiving Gifts
A subscription-based gift, even if it's small, can show love for months on end. Here are some fun ones to consider.
Secret Pocket Pillow
Words of Affirmation
For some fun with the love language of Words of Affirmation, consider making a secret pocket pillow. Use the pocket pillow to leave notes to one another filled with encouraging or affectionate words, poetry, uplifting quotes, or appreciation.
Organizer
Acts of Service
Get an organizer and enter all the relevant birthdays and specials days before you give it to your loved one. For the one whose secondary love language is Words of Affirmation, include a few loving entries every month.
Word Magnets
Words of Affirmation
Buy a pack of word magnets and leave little notes for your family on your fridge! This can be a fun way to create moments of affirmation throughout each other's busy days.
Love Box
Words of Affirmation
Here's a fun way to stay connected and send your love in a long-distance relationship.