Top 5 Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Any Occasion
There are two kinds of people in this world. There are people who are excellent at buying just the right gift, who put in a lot of thought when selecting something and they probably have a cupboard in their home with a collection of random items that make for great last-minute gift ideas. Then, you there are the procrastinators who wait until the day before someone’s birthday, Mother’s Day or Christmas lunch to go out and buy a gift. These are the people who are never too sure of what to get and they certainly don’t have a stash of gifts on hand. If you are one of the latter, then read on for a few great last-minute gift ideas that won’t let you arrive at the party empty-handed. These ideas are also suitable for any occasion and holiday.
1. Alcoholic Beverage Lovers
Whiskey Lovers
If you know that your friend, brother or dad enjoys a good whiskey, then a great last-minute gift can be a set of whiskey tumblers, a stylish decanter or even a nifty flask. If you know which whiskey they prefer, then you can also opt for their favorite bottle.
At Home Wet Bar, you will find a massive selection of whiskey gifts from as little as $59.95, and if you are feeling generous there are also decadent decanter sets for around $290.
Wine or Gin Lovers
The ladies often enjoy a good glass of wine or a cheeky gin and tonic, and for them a beautiful set of wine or gin glasses can also make a great last-minute gift.
There are many online stores offering fun gift boxes with glasses, a bottle of wine or a few garnishes to add to your drink. Another great gift idea is a wine, gin, beer or whiskey tasting experience, and at Virgin Experience Gifts you can choose from a large selection of gift vouchers starting at around $70 (it can go up to $300).
2. Photo Prints
Nowadays, we all take thousands of photos on our smartphones, but sadly few of these memories make it to the wall or mantlepiece for display and remain stuck on our devices. Having a photo print made for a friend or a loved one is another great last-minute gift idea.
If you have a photo with the person you are gifting to or perhaps other memories or adventures spent with them, then it really can be a gift that you can arrange within an hour or two with a few great online photo print services such as Mpix, Nations Photo Labs or Amazon Prints.
These companies offer a fast-shipping service, and you can also pay slightly more to choose the in-store pickup option with a local printing store. This is a gift that will also not break the bank, with prints of 5 inches by 7 inches for as little as $1.69. You can usually choose from a wide variety of sizes and textured paper.
3. Something Scented
Scented Diffuser
Most people love for their home to smell good, so you can’t go wrong with a beautiful, scented diffuser. Aromatherapy or essential oil diffusers come in all shapes and sizes and some of them use a bamboo-like stick to diffuse oil-based aromatherapy into the air. You can also find scented burners where you light a tea-light candle in a cute ornamental holder. Then, you simply add a few drops of oil. It will make any room smell fragrant.
On Amazon you can browse through a great selection of diffusers and humidifiers with prices ranging between $14 to around $50. Some diffusers come with a large selection of oils, making it a great gift pack.
4. The Tech Lover
Speaker Lamp
People love a tech gadget, and you can be sure that just about anyone would enjoy one of these handy lamp speakers which serve two purposes. This nifty speaker can be set on a bedside table or even in a living room where at night it can be used as a lamp, and at all times you can connect your smartphone via Bluetooth and play your favorite playlist with amazing sound.
The Wi-Fi Symphonisk speaker lamp by Ikea and Sonos can be purchased directly on the Ikea website for only $180.99 and you can choose between a white or black option. They have free shipping and a collection option in Atlanta.
5. Subscription Boxes
Self-Care
People love to treat themselves but seldom do, so getting them a subscription box to one of CrateJoy’s box of wellness goodies is a winner.
On Cratejoy’s website you can choose from a beautiful selection of boxes, from a Feeling Fab box for only $19.80, a Hopebox at only $47.69 to a Mental Health and Self-Care box for $44.99.
Oysters
If your loved-one is a fan of oysters, then this could be a fantastic gift — a monthly subscription to a selection of delicious oysters. The Real Oyster Cult offers a range of packages that include branded gloves, a knife and a tasting journal with a curated, surprise oyster selection every month.
At Real Oyster Cult you will find their packages starting at $48 for one type and going up to $108 for a selection of three different types of oysters. This may not be for everyone, as oysters are an acquired taste, so make sure the person you are getting this subscription for really does enjoy oysters.