Send a Gift Basket Across the Country — Long-Distance Candy Gift Ideas

The Best Gifts to Send Long Distance

Sending a gift to someone across the country should not be hard. And it should not arrive looking like it was thrown in a box by a warehouse robot. At Goodies Etc., we handcraft every gift basket at our Highland Park, Illinois store and ship it with care to any address in the US.

Here is how to send a gift basket across the country — and make it feel personal, not mass-produced.

Best Gifts for Long-Distance Sending

1. English Toffee Boxes ($19–$57)

Our English Toffee is the ultimate long-distance gift. It is compact, ships in a sturdy box, does not melt easily, and tastes incredible. The small size ($19) is perfect for a “just thinking of you” surprise. The large ($57) is a proper gift.

2. All Occasion Goodies Box ($25–$40)

The All Occasion Box was made for mailing — compact, affordable, and packed with a mix of sweet treats. Great for birthdays, thank yous, and “just because” moments.

3. Basket of Goodies ($85–$165)

Our signature basket ships in a sealed package that keeps everything fresh. The medium size ($125) is our most popular long-distance gift — big enough to impress, reasonable to ship.

4. Gummy & Sour Trays ($55–$100)

Sugar Fix Trays and Gummy Trays are perfect for long-distance shipping because gummy candy does not melt. Great for kids, college students, and summer birthdays.

5. College Care Packages

Sending a care package to a college student across the country? Our Student Survival Kit and College Sugar Fix ship to any campus address.

Tips for Sending Gifts Long Distance

  • Avoid chocolate in summer for long distances — choose gummy-heavy gifts or add expedited shipping
  • Order 7-10 days ahead — gives us time to craft your gift plus transit time
  • Include a personal note — we add a handwritten card with your message at no extra charge
  • Check the address twice — especially apartment numbers and zip codes
  • Consider the recipient — dietary needs? Try our gluten-free or nut-free baskets

Why Goodies Etc. for Long-Distance Gifts?

  • Handcrafted, not warehouse-picked — a real person in Highland Park, IL assembles your gift
  • Fresh, not pre-packaged — your gift is made the same week it ships
  • Premium candy — the good stuff, not filler
  • Ships to all 50 states — including Alaska and Hawaii
  • Tracking included — UPS tracking number provided for every order

Send a Gift Today

Shop all gifts — enter the recipient’s address at checkout and we handle the rest.

Need help picking the right gift? Call (847) 432-0400. We help people send the perfect long-distance gift every day.