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5 Last-Minute Gifts Your Family And Friends Actually Want This Holiday Season

All I want for Christmas is to be done with my last minute holiday shopping!

Ilana Stein

Dec 22, 2019

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5 Last-Minute Gifts Your Family And Friends Actually Want This Holiday Season

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'Twas the Saturday before Christmas (or Hanukkah) and all through the house... there were no presents because you've been too busy to buy them. If this sounds like your current situation, no need to worry because I can assure you that you are not alone.

The holiday season is not only monetarily stressful, but a lot of people are still at work up until the literal day of Christmas and students are coming off of finals and a stressful semester. So, to help everyone out this holiday season here's a short list of a few gift ideas for any hard to shop for people or last-minute presents.

1. Subscription service.

From a TV streaming service to a subscription for something as silly as meat (yes, it exists. I looked it up), a year of a subscription could be a really cool gift. Thinking about how much you're gifting, it honestly isn't even really all that expensive and it can be a very personalized gift if you choose to think about what the other person likes. The best part about this gift too is you can start a subscription at any time, making it the perfect last-second gift.

2. Echo Dot.

The Echo Dot is everywhere now and they retail for about $25 on Amazon Prime. Their function is well worth the price as it is basically a mini Alexa that can attach to your home devices, act as your alarm clock, or even work as a speaker. In the hustle and bustle of the busiest season of the year, don't stress yourself out and ask Alexa to “buy an echo dot” as a last-minute gift for even the hardest person to shop for on your list. They even have some new and cool colors.

3. Hometown/childhood mementos.

There's this super cool company called Homesick that sells candles with names and scents based on destinations. When I found out about this company, I was honestly really interested and it inspired my idea to get something from their hometown as a gift. With the decade ending, everyone is being super sentimental this year, so now is the perfect time for hometown mementos. I know there's little things that define every hometown, so even if they don't sell a Homesick candle in honor of the specific place you are looking for, think about potentially a t-shirt, or something that helps them remember their childhood. If you're looking for a last-minute fix, check amazon for a Homesick candle or maybe buy them a piece of swag to help them rep their home team. You could also probably get them something homemade, as homemade things often remind people of crafts from their childhood, even if it's super nice and professional looking.

4. A bottle of wine/liquor.

If you are of age, this can be a perfect last-minute gift- and I mean, last-minute like on your way to the gift exchange. There's no better way to show someone you care like bringing them their favorite bottle of something and major brownie points if you happen to know offhand what their fave is. Please purchase, gift, and enjoy responsibly.

5. Money/a gift card.

This is a safe bet for anyone on your list and is another on-your-way-to-the-party gift, but for all ages. Throw your cash or a Visa gift card in a signed holiday card and bam, gift taken care of. This one is perfect if you run out of time, and extra perfect if you run out of time because you have no idea what to get that person. The best part about a gift card or some cash is that it can be applicable to any person ever and can be personalized if you know what stores they like, in terms of gift cards anyway.

Happy last-minute shopping and Happy Holidays everyone!

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5 Last-Minute Gifts Your Family And Friends Actually Want This Holiday Season

All I want for Christmas is to be done with my last minute holiday shopping!

1. Subscription service.

2. Echo Dot.

3. Hometown/childhood mementos.

4. A bottle of wine/liquor.

5. Money/a gift card.

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All you need is love, love is all you need

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