Looking for some last-minute gift ideas? If you’re in a pinch, this list will help. Whether you want to do a last minute diy Christmas gift, order something quickly with Amazon Prime, or surprise your loved one with a beautiful subscription box, these last minute Christmas gifts are the answer.
If your Christmas tree is missing a couple of presents and you still have a ton of shopping to do, you’re not the only one.
I always try to get my Christmas planning and shopping done in October to avoid the mad rush in November and December, but somehow, there’s always someone I have to end up shopping for at the last minute.
So, if you’re down to the final days and you need some Christmas gift ideas, you can start by taking a big breath. Online shipping can now happen in less than a day, and online gift certificates and subscriptions can be delivered instantaneously.
Or better yet, you can whip up a DIY gift at home in less than an hour! If you keep a few basic supplies on hand, you’ll never arrive empty-handed at a Christmas party again.
So, if you’re looking for last-minute gifts for your family, friends, or co-workers, or even last-minute Christmas gifts for mom – then this list of holiday gifts is your salvation.
Here are some of the best last-minute gifts for everyone on your list.
Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Everyone on Your List
$45 for 3 months
Who doesn’t love getting a surprise present in the mail? Gift the beauty enthusiast in your life a subscription box full of personalized beauty and skincare products they’re probably already familiar with and desperately dying to try.
Best of all? Their 3-month subscription will only set you back $45. Every box is full of skincare goodies and will get delivered right to their doorstep.
If you’re shopping for someone extra special like your significant other or a best friend, then check out their six-month subscription. It’s only $84 and worth every cent. There’s also a 12-month subscription for $156.
$8.95
Know someone who’s obsessed with plants and flowers but is often away from home? Well then, these Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food Spikes are exactly what they need in their Santa’s stocking this year.
These spikes give a much-needed infusion of micronutrients to a plant or garden so that the plants will grow faster. Each spike will provide enough food for up to 2 months, which is why I recommend getting the one that contains 48 spikes. That way, they’ll have enough to last them for quite a long time.
$39.99
Is anyone on your list suffering from neck pain? Then get them the spectacular Nekteck Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager. The 8 deep-kneading shiatsu massages heads and heating function relaxes and relieves tense muscles in the neck. But the great thing about this pillow is that it was designed to follow the contour of the body, so it can be used on the shoulders, legs and other body parts, too. Sounds good enough to get one for yourself too, right?
$39.99
The GermGuardian Elite Pluggable Air Sanitizer, Deodorizer, and Purifier is a perfect gift for someone who’s allergic to pets, smokers, dust, mold and pollen. It reduces unwanted odors from pets, smoke, cooking, fumes, and more and kills germs, including airborne viruses such as influenza, staph, and rhinovirus.
It’s designed for small rooms and comes in various models.
$15 a month
One of my favorite last-minute gift idea! Give someone the gift of learning with a MasterClass subscription. This online learning service comes in the form of video lecture classes taught by masters of their craft.
Your loved ones will be able to watch thousands of video lessons from the best in the industry, covering everything from Film, TV, Music, Writing, Culinary Arts, Business, Politics, Science, Photography, and Technology, among others.
Christina Aguilera, Judy Blume, Anna Wintour, Annie Leibovitz, Martin Scorsese, and Wolfgang Puck, are just some of the talented celebrities and industry leaders that will share their stories, skills, shortcuts, failures, and successes in life.
$24
The Microfiber Towel Pillow Cover is not just any ordinary pillow cover. It’s perfect for anyone who just washed their hair and needs to go to sleep right away. The waterproof lining over the cover allows the hair to dry on its own while protecting the pillow and pillowcase from wet hair and hair products. The super absorbent microfiber material is also very gentle on all hair and skin types and let’s face it, it’s seriously cute.
$49.99 for 3 months/ $89.99 for 6 months/ $169.99 for 12 months
Give the bookworm in your life the gift of leaving their world for a bit with this epic Book of the Month Club membership. There’s something new every month so they’ll get to choose from five new featured books and get exactly what they want. And with so many options, they’ll laugh, cry, and stay up all night to see how their new favorite book ends.
$16
The oh-so convenient SockDock tool makes laundry day a walk in the park. This practical device allows you to attach 9 pairs of dirty socks and then throw it in the washer.
Once you’re done washing your clothes, you can throw the SockDock in the dryer and then hang it up in the closet the exact same way. That way, your loved ones will never have to worry about losing a sock ever again!
Best of all? This also works with gloves, hats, visors, scarves, onesies and undergarments, too.
$14
This aesthetically pleasing agate coaster is made of a gemstone formed primarily within volcanic and metamorphic rocks. And since they come in a variety of colors like Adventurian green, dyed blue, magenta, amethyst and rose quartz, and framed in a brass plating, you can mix and match to provide someone with a colorful set of coasters for their coffee table. But fair warning! These pieces are so stunning, they might never want to place a drink on them!
$99
The AncestryDNA Genetic Ethnicity Test provides a high end DNA test that provides insight as to what region of a certain country your loved one’s ancestors came from or what inherited health risks they might have. It can even help them identify relationships with relatives they probably didn’t even know they had.
It’s the easiest and fastest way to get to know more about your own history and heritage.
$29.97 for a pack of 3
The FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Shampoo is a great gift for dog owners. This shampoo is full of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, calendula extract, and papaya leaf extract. This combo is designed to reduce shedding and promote healthy skin. So not only will it moisturize their beautiful fur, but it’ll make it less prone to breakage. After a few uses, shedding will be a thing of the past. Well, almost!
$60
Your friends will feel like globetrotters as they get to sample some of the world’s finest single origin coffee that’s both roasted and delivered fresh every month. This beautiful subscription box also comes with picturesque postcards from each country along with brew tips and flavor notes.
$49.95
The Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light Therapy Alarm Clock with Sunrise Simulation is designed to gradually increase brightness over a 30-minute period before a person’s wake-up time. This process of changing and increasing light has been clinically proven to stimulate the body to wake up naturally and more comfortably. The light therapy lamp can also be used as a bedside reading lamp with 10 brightness settings. So, bonus!
Need more gift ideas? Check out some of these other gift guides:
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- Best Christmas Gifts for Skincare Lovers
- 12 Perfect Science Gifts for Teens and Tweens
- 16 Incredible Gifts That Keep Giving All Year Long
- 41 Amazing Gift Ideas for Tweens
Sophie Agbonkhese is a writer, homeschooling mother of four, and a recovering overachiever (who occasionally relapses). She is the founder of My Cup Runs Over, a site dedicated to helping busy women simplify and enrich their lives. When she’s not writing or debugging websites, Sophie spends her time reading, dancing, bullet journaling, reading, gardening, listening to audiobooks, and striving fruitlessly to have a clean house for at least five minutes.