These last minute gift ideas will surely impress any hard-to-buy-for friends or family members, making sure that your thoughtfulness won’t go unnoticed! From unique subscription boxes to delectable culinary experiences, these presents will remind them that someone cared.
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1. Personalized Gifts
Personalizing their gift shows your recipient that you care. From subtle items like printed tea towels or larger, more striking options like embroidery signs or handkerchiefs and napkins to thoughtful last-minute presents like embroidery kits that will provide them with years of crafting fun, such gifts are sure to show that someone cared.
Gift your traveler on your list something fun and practical they’ll enjoy using while exploring new places: A digital compass makes an excellent present! A travel journal or journal keeps them motivated during their next journey; for frequent travelers, an appropriate luggage tag could also make an invaluable companion on trips abroad.
Whether they prefer extreme exploration or solo sailing, this buoyant personal locator beacon makes an excellent and safe last-minute gift idea. Utilizing GPS and Galileo GNSS communication to track their position anywhere they may go – from land, to sea and air!
Foodies among your friends and family would surely love a mushroom growing kit as an easy, yet thoughtful last-minute present! Once their mushrooms have grown enough, your loved one can use them to prepare delicious dishes!
Rosetta Stone provides the perfect language-learning program, making this gift one of the best possible ways to expand one’s mind and broaden their world view. Your loved ones can enjoy experiencing an unfamiliar culture while having fun learning something new! Your gift will not go unappreciated! They’re sure to thank you.
2. Subscription Boxes
There’s a subscription box for just about everything these days – clothing and skin care to makeup and gadgets – but for something truly original and thoughtful consider an experience-based present instead; giving an unforgettable gift will continue giving long after its original purpose has passed.
Make their experience memorable by gifting them a virtual wine tasting or cooking class, giving them the chance to discover new techniques while sampling five-star dishes they couldn’t otherwise recreate at home. Or give them chef-led meal kits so they can recreate these recipes at home!
If they enjoy reading, a Kindle e-reader can make an ideal last-minute present idea that allows them to devour books at their leisure without carrying around heavy hardcovers. Plus, reading on-the-go makes life simpler!
Beauty enthusiasts in your life will surely appreciate a Birchbox subscription, which provides personalized samples of the latest offerings like fragrant perfumes, glossy lipglosses and luxurious hand creams. It will keep on giving month after month! This gift will certainly come back into play in 2018.
A great gift idea for those with celebrity crushes would be sending them a video or audio message from their idol on Cameo – this unique last-minute present won’t break the bank! Additionally, membership to Disney+ or Crunchyroll would give them access to their favorite shows, live sports matches and classic favorites for hours upon hours of enjoyment!
Make their pet parent feel special by gifting them with a Barkbox subscription that delivers toys and treats tailored specifically for their breed every month. They’ll love how each box is carefully chosen!
3. Wine Glasses
For the wine enthusiast on your list, a set of stemless wine glasses would make an excellent present. This four-pack features durable glass bodies paired with elegant designs – ideal for everyday entertaining as they are dishwasher safe and shatter-resistant! Pair this gift with their favorite vintage for a special date night experience.
Scratch off maps are an ideal last-minute gift idea for the traveler on your list, allowing them to mark off all the places they have visited on any journey and making each journey even more special.
If your friend or family member aspires to become a wine sommelier, this app makes the ideal present to develop their tasting skills and gain points by identifying wines. Plus, it makes finding matching bottles much simpler!
Reusable bags make an excellent and thoughtful present for anyone with an eco-conscious mindset or passion for cooking. Not only can these reusable storage bags withstand being put through the oven, freezer and dishwasher but they can be used for storing leftover food items too!
An elegant gift for any occasion and a great way to show your care about someone is wine subscription boxes from many services such as Drizly. Their quiz and algorithm select bottles specially tailored to them; or you can purchase single bottles that can be delivered quickly using Drizly (just make sure that their address has an alcohol delivery service nearby). With such gift options available at your fingertips, any special event or just-because can be celebrated with something thoughtful.
4. Gift Cards
If you’ve forgotten or underestimated how long an online purchase will take to arrive, don’t despair – virtual presents such as an e-gift card or subscription box will still make a wonderful last minute present! No shipping time involved means these last-minute presents are sure to bring smiles all around!
If the people you love enjoy baking or cooking, a subscription to a meal delivery service could make an ideal present. Beauty enthusiasts could opt for an e-gift card from Sephora and use it to shop their favorite makeup or skincare products; and pet lovers might appreciate receiving Barkboxes that deliver personalized treats and toys directly to their door!
Gift cards from Apple give tech enthusiasts the ability to select products such as their MacBook, iPad and AirPods as well as accessories such as speakers or protective cases from an extensive selection of products and accessories available through Apple. Conversely, Spotify gift cards allow them to discover new music while streaming favorites directly onto their phone, laptop or tablet device.
If your friend loves fashion, a gift card from Urban Outfitters or Winky Lux or Pura Vida (with jewelry and accessories to shop) would make the ideal present. And for avid readers out there who need new reading material a Amazon Gift Card might just do the trick!
5. Gift Baskets
An appealing basket brimming with delicious goodies, beauty supplies or home spa essentials makes an excellent last-minute present idea for almost any special event or celebration. A basket filled with such goodies makes the recipient feel special and cared-for despite your last-minute decision to buy it, while with endless luxury brand and foodie choices you are sure to find one suitable for every budget.
If you know a budding cook in your life, give them this comprehensive tool kit with everything they need to ignite their culinary creativity. Or give them the experience of chef-led classes right in their favorite city; for a similar chef-quality experience in their own home.
Another unique last-minute gift idea is this Tarot Reading Subscription Service from Annie Gebel (aka Soul Mother). Starting off with three card readings, subscribers can add on additional readings as needed to gain more insight into their personal journeys.
Your adventurer friends or loved ones could use an emergency locator beacon like this one as a reliable backcountry and off-grid solution. Utilizing GPS and Galileo GNSS communication to locate them on land, sea or air while also featuring an infrared strobe and digital display for added peace of mind.
If you know a wine enthusiast, this reusable wine tote would make the ideal present. Not only can they store their bottles securely while travelling or entertaining at home; you could also include this Viski Aerating Pour Spout which blends air into their wine to reduce dripping and enhance flavor!