What are the best gifts to send without knowing someone’s size?

Best picks: send consumables, experiences, or adjustable/personal-use items that don’t require clothing sizes. The safest all-around gift is a high-quality food or drink gift box, followed by a digital gift card if you want maximum flexibility.

Great size-free gift ideas:

1. Gourmet snacks or dessert box — cookies, chocolates, popcorn, coffee, tea, olive oil, hot sauce, or a curated local-food box.
2. Digital gift card — safest when you’re unsure; choose a broad retailer, bookstore, food delivery, streaming, or local restaurant.
3. Flowers or a plant — easy to send, personal, and doesn’t require fit; choose low-maintenance plants if they may not have a green thumb.
4. Experience gift — museum tickets, cooking class, spa credit, concert credit, movie pass, or a restaurant voucher.
5. Subscription — coffee, tea, snacks, books, magazines, audiobooks, puzzles, or streaming. Short-term subscriptions are best to avoid creating an obligation.
6. Home items — candle, diffuser, throw blanket, serving board, picture frame, nice notebook, puzzle, or desk accessory.
7. Tech accessories — portable charger, Bluetooth tracker, cable organizer, phone stand, or wireless charging pad; check device compatibility for chargers.
8. Self-care gifts — bath set, hand cream, sleep mask, robe alternative like a plush blanket, or skincare minis; avoid strong scents if unsure.
9. Books or games — bestselling novel, coffee-table book, cookbook, card game, puzzle, or trivia game.
10. Donation in their name — good for someone who dislikes clutter; choose a cause you know they care about.

Avoid gifts where size, taste, or compatibility can easily go wrong: fitted clothing, shoes, rings, fragrances, highly specific décor, and device-specific accessories unless you know what they use.