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Just when we thought everything was happy and bright, a wave of Omicron cases hit across the country and changed so many people’s vacation plans from cheerful gatherings to solo and quarantine activities, a once again. It’s a sad thing, no doubt. But we can all make the most of it by finding safe ways to celebrate. Among them: giving your friends and family virtual gifts they Actually Enjoy.

It might sound a little less sincere to email your uncle an online course, but given the circumstances, he’ll understand. Not to mention that the variety of courses offered by these sites is really vast.

From MasterClass memberships offering a selection of premium online courses taught by industry icons including David Lynch, Anna Wintour and NBA star Stephen Curry, to legitimate virtual cooking classes that will teach even the most ignorant of the crowd. us how to bake a loaf of stellar sourdough bread or a full-fledged holiday feast that will impress even your most critical loved ones. Of course, for recent college graduates or maybe the gifts on your list ready for a career change, there are also plenty of practical, business-oriented options to hone their office skills as well. Because hey, there is nothing wrong with giving a gift that they will not only use, but also benefit from, right?

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Master class

With a subscription to MasterClass, an online learning platform that offers classes taught by industry leaders and bona fide celebrities, you take drama, cooking and fashion design classes taught by figures such as Natalie Portman, Steph Curry, Marc Jacobs and Anna Wintour from the comfort of your own home. A lot of people wouldn’t justify buying it for themselves, which makes it the perfect gift that’s totally suited for procrastinators.

Right now, you can buy two subscriptions for the price of one ($ 15 per month). It doesn’t get any better than that.

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Whether the gift in question is a constant clerk always looking to hone their creative endeavors or experiencing a serious case of quarantine-related boredom, Craftsy’s online course archive has something for everyone. From knitting to watercolor and baking, there is something for everyone.

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Airbnb experiences

Of course, we often think of Airbnb when looking to book a unique place to stay for an upcoming getaway, but did you also know the house rental company offers online “experiences” (aka immersive online courses). From drinking and drawing to astrology workshops, there is something for everyone.

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Udemy Cooking Class

Udemy Offers HUGE selection of online courses, ranging from social media classes to career planning and more, but our favorite area of ​​their offerings is virtual cooking classes. Whether you offer an ignorant millennial in the kitchen or a bona fide chef looking to learn new cuisine, Udemy’s catalog is full of fun options.

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Skills sharing

Great for the fashion lover or the budding blogger on your holiday gift list, Skillshare offers a wide assortment of online courses to help students further their careers, refine their interests, or learn more about a particular industry from the comfort of their own homes. Our favorite class at the moment? Where fashion design begins, taught by Daniel Vosovic, finalist of “Project Runway: Season 2”.