If you’re like us, you’ve completely blown off shopping for Christmas. Or, you may have forgotten to buy gifts for certain people. If that’s the case, don’t panic. There’s still plenty of time to get some good last-minute gifts for the people you care about. These are last-minute gift ideas that will really mean something special to your loved ones!
Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Self-Care Kit
If you don’t quite know what to get someone, there’s nothing wrong with a good, old-fashioned self-care kit. If you’re shopping for someone with a big beard, for instance, get them a beard grooming kit. They’ll get to use fine-smelling shampoos and oils, trim their beard into a stylish shape and enjoy their grooming experience!
Likewise, if you’re shopping for someone who loves baths, consider a bath kit. A kit with bath bombs, shampoos and soaps is never a bad gift. Many people really enjoy lounging in a nice, warm and relaxing bath, so this is a surefire gift to bring a smile to someone’s face.
Gift Cards
This one might seem like a cop-out at first but hear us out. People act like gift cards are strictly worse than cash as gifts, but that’s not necessarily true when you think about it. If you’re like me, when you get cash you instantly think about spending it on groceries or gas or bills. If you’re already covering those expenses fine, a gift card is a fine gift!
The gift card allows you to spend money on your favorite things without feeling bad about it. You’re not diverting cash from a bill or expense, you’re enjoying a gift someone you love got for you! That’s a freedom of enjoyment that was purchased by your gift card.
So, if someone you’re shopping for loves video games, get them a gift card to the video game store. That way they can spend the gift money on a shiny new game with no remorse! This is a great approach for people who you know are into specific things that you might not have a good grasp on. That way, they get the thing they want thanks to your gift. That’s a win-win!
Tickets for a Local Show
When you’re scrambling for a last-minute gift idea, consider picking up tickets for a local concert or theater show. If the person you’re shopping for is a lover of the arts they’ll find it to be a very personal gift and likely appreciate the thought that goes into the gift!
To make the gift look that much nicer, consider getting a nice envelop and elegant Christmas card to place the tickets in. Even if they’re digital-only tickets, you can print out the confirmation and put it in with the card. That way the recipient still has something to open on Christmas Day!
Give the Gift of Baking
Head into the grocery store and buy a pair of oven mitts and a box of brownie mix. Then, include hand-written instructions on how to make the brownies, and you can even give them a fun holiday twist. Put these things in a gift bag and top the whole thing with a cute bow. Then, ta-da, you’ve not only given an awesome last-minute gift, you’ve given the gift of a fun evening baking tasty treats.
It’s not every day you can say you gifted a great memory, is it? Well, that’s exactly what you’d be doing with this unique gift idea.
Subscription Box
This one isn’t far off from the gift card idea. If you know someone who is into a specific hobby, like cooking or video games, you can get them a subscription box that matches with their interests. For instance, if you know someone who loves to cook vegetarian meals, you can get them a vegetarian meal kit subscription.
This subscription allows the recipient to keep getting gifts, even after the holidays have passed. So, not only do they have something cool to open day-of, but the gift literally keeps on giving. Loot Crate is an example of a favorite subscription box for gamers, often including T-Shirts and merchandise related to classic video games.
Pretty much, if you can think of a fun hobby or pastime, there’s probably a subscription box for it out there somewhere.
Final Thoughts
This sounds hokey, but it’s so true: it’s not the gift itself, but the thought the matters. If you put your heart into and find a gift you think someone will really enjoy, then that’s what matters. Remember, it’s like the Beatles said: Love is all you need.
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