60 Last-Minute Gift Ideas That Are Still Incredibly Thoughtful

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The weeks leading up to Christmas are some of the busiest of the year. Between sending out holiday greeting cards, decorating the Christmas tree, baking festive cookies, and finding the perfect Christmas party outfit, it’s no wonder that so many of us end up scrambling to buy presents. You might have only a couple more gifts to buy or need to get through your entire list in a few days, but either way, there’s no need to fret. With a number of retailers offering two-day shipping, plus food basket deliveries, subscription boxes, and gift cards, there are plenty of last-minute Christmas gifts that will seem anything but rushed.

There’s something for everyone in our list of presents that can arrive at your doorstep, or theirs, very quickly. From affordable gifts for her and stocking stuffers for him, to gift ideas for your boss or your best friend, we’ve rounded up some of the most popular presents of the year. If you’re concerned about it feeling too impersonal, you can browse with an eye towards their hobbies, since there are options for avid crafters, organization enthusiasts, bookworms, and more. Whatever the case may be, these last-minute gifts are sure to give you plenty of inspiration, and most importantly, will be wrapped under the tree by Christmas morning.

Mini Nova Backpack

Everyone in your life could use a super-durable backpack. This mini version of Herschel's Nova backpack is structured, yet still sleek enough for urban adventures or daily errands.

English Factory Stripe Knit Sweater

Nothing says Christmas like a cozy sweater. This colorful option is made with mid-weight fabric, and is versatile enough for her to wear throughout the year.

Get Together Mini: Portable Speaker

Anyone can play tunes on the go with this stylish Bluetooth speaker, which can play for up to 10 hours on a single charge. House of Marley's sustainable speakers are designed with solid bamboo, eco-friendly fabric, and delivered in 100% recyclable packaging.

Homesick Premium Scented Candle

Homesick has a delicious-smelling candle for every state, so you can get them a gift that feels personalized... but is still guaranteed to arrive on time.

Whitney Frame

With the help of your local 24-hour photo printing service, you can put a favorite picture in one of these whimsical frames in no time.

Chapter Dopp Kit

Your recipient can travel in style with the help of this durable toiletry case, which features plenty of compartments for storage and water resistant lining to help protect against inevitable spills and leaks.

Printomatic Digital Instant Print Camera

Printing their favorite digital photos has never been easier. With the help of this pocket-size printer, your giftee can turn the images in their camera roll into two-by-three-inch full-color pictures they can display anywhere.

Gisele Modal Relaxed Short PJ Set

She'd probably never splurge on it for herself, but this sublimely soft stretch jersey set from Eberjey is pretty unbeatable.

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Crushed Candy Cane 3 Wick Tin Candle

This festive candle makes an excellent gift for anyone who enjoys the scent of crisp peppermint and fresh baked cookies (in other words, everyone). It's made with 100% natural wicks, and is free from parabens and other harsh chemicals.

New Balance 574 Sneakers

These neutral New Balance sneakers will match effortlessly with any of Mom's outfits, and are sure to keep her comfortable during long walks, quick errands, traveling, and more.

Squish Slide Sandal

All the rage on TikTok, pillow slides are having a major moment, and these slip-ons couldn't be more comfortable. They're also available in plenty of fun color options.

MasterClass Subscription

With a $10/month MasterClass subscription, they'll have access to courses taught by the leading experts in food, writing, design, wellness, sports, and more. It's the perfect educational tool to dive deeper into existing interests, or to discover new ones.

Renata Cozy Eyelash Throw Blanket

This ultra-soft top-rated blanket is sure to become a favorite for snowy days spent lounging on the couch. It's machine washable, and comes in a variety of pretty neutrals to match their taste.

Engraved Monogram Decanter

Since it only takes two to three days to carve a custom design into one of these gorgeous glass decanters, it makes the perfect last-minute custom gift for your favorite scotch or whiskey lover.

Maison Balzac Jai Soif Carafe Set

Elevate their nighttime routine with this glass carafe set. They can keep on their nightstand for hydration throughout the evening, or it's also beautiful enough to be displayed in their kitchen.

Charlotte's Superstar Glow Kit

With Sephora's same-day delivery option, this kit is one of the fastest arriving gifts available. It comes with two of Charlotte Tillbury's highlighter sticks, which are beloved by makeup enthusiasts for their luminous glow and silky smooth texture.

1 Pound Bangles

A simple yet impactful addition to their workout, these one pound weights attach to their wrists or ankles with velcro closure. They allow full range of motion and can be worn during walks, runs, barre, or even daily errands for an added burn.

Barbour Wool Cashmere Tartan Scarf

A classic cashmere scarf is a winter accessory he can wear for years to come. Since it's such a thoughtful investment piece, he'll never guess you waited so late in the game to buy it.

The Hanging Cosmetic Case

This hanging cosmetic case will keep her toiletries organized while traveling, and even includes a clear interior zipper pouch for ease during airport security checks. Plus, Revolve's free two-day shipping makes this option a no-brainer.

High Pressure Rain Shower Head

Give them the gift of spa-like showers with this high pressure shower head that has over 38,000 5-star reviews on Amazon. It takes only five-minutes to install, and doesn't require tools, so it won't take much effort for them to start enjoying your gift.

Galaxy Projector

With this projector light, your recipient can turn any room into a field of drifting stars, and all it takes is the flip of a switch.

Vintage Mason Jar Ceramic Kitchenware Set

Delight the baker in your life with this adorable ceramic kitchenware set featuring mason jar-themed measuring cups, spoons, and a spoon rest. The cups stack together when not in use to resemble the iconic glassware.

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Laser Engraved Hardwood Cheese Board

Charcuterie board connoisseurs will flip for this hardwood serving board, which includes a ceramic bowl and four cheese tools, as well as a laser engraving of your recipient's initial.

Streaming Stick 4K

Someone without a smart TV could use this handy device, which puts streaming content from Netflix, Spotify, Hulu, Disney+, and more in one easy-to-search place on a TV screen.

Car Vacuum Cleaner

Any driver will appreciate this powerful and portable car vacuum. It picks up both wet and dry messes, and comes with a 16-foot power cord they can plug into their car's lighter port.

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Bluetooth Transmitter Receiver For TV To Wireless Headphones

Got a frequent flyer in your life? They're sure to appreciate this Bluetooth connection gadget, which allows you to connect your AirPods or other wireless Bluetooth headphones to the audio on airplane TVs, rather than having to buy a set of headphones every time you fly. Genius!

Pasta Monsters Salad Servers

Anyone can bring a little whimsy to their next dinner party with this fun BPA-free kitchen gadget. Kids and adults alike will love using the silly servers, which make an excellent last-minute gift to bring to your family White Elephant swap.

Wine Pourer and Decanter Tower

This stylish red wine decanter quickly aerates wine by the bottle or glass and filters out sediment or cork, making even an inexpensive vino taste smoother and more flavorful.

Succulents by Lula’s Garden

This gift box doubles as a planter for a mini succulent, which is locally grown, planted, and selected by hand. And since succulents only require watering about once a week, it won't be a burden on your recipient.

Mihakka Exfoliating Tool

Handcrafted from terracotta and organic cotton, this face and body scrubber tool is the ultimate way to get gentle all-over exfoliation.

Custom Star Map

This personalized wood print star map makes the ideal gift for your partner or spouse. You can customize it with your names, a special date, location, and a phrase of your choice, as well as picking between two size options.

Gold Initial Necklace

Nothing says sentimental like a personalized necklace, and they'll be able to wear this shiny, 18K gold pendant with any ensemble.

Moroccan Blue Tansy + Egyptian Blue Chamomile Beauty Butter

Handcrafted with natural ingredients ethically sourced from across Africa, this shea body butter will make even the roughest skin feel buttery-soft.

Bleecker Short

Available in gray or black, these lightweight French terry shorts are the ultimate loungewear staple for just about every person on your shopping list.

Waffle Knit Lightweight Bath Robe

Lightweight and quick-drying, this waffle knit bathrobe has earned more than 3,500 five-star ratings on Amazon for being soft, easy to launder, and great quality for the price.

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Acupressure Foot Massage Slippers

Give someone a 30-minute daily massage (without that professional massage price tag) with these slippers, which promote better blood flow, improve sleep quality, relax tense feet, reduce stress, and relieve body aches and pains.

Wireless 3-in-1 Charging Station

You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't love the gift of fully-juiced devices. This compact hub features slots for a range of tech essentials and fits seamlessly on any tabletop.

Birth Month Flower Grow Kit

Birth month flowers have symbolic and sentimental meanings, and your recipient can grow their own birth month flower with the help of this easy-to-use kit, which includes all the tools they need.

Deep Tissue Massage Gun

You may not be able to book a massage for them at the last minute, but you can buy this 30-speed deep tissue massage gun, which is basically the next best thing.

Metal Monogram Wine Cork Holder

Ideal for vino enthusiasts, this unique wine cork holder is made with durable metal and painted with glossy paint. You can get one shaped in any letter that's meaningful to the recipient.

My Family Cookbook

With room for over 80 recipes and designated space for photos and family reviews, this cookbook journal is the ideal gift for anyone who's handy in the kitchen.

Unisex Onesie

Made with ethically-sourced fabric that’s breathable, static-resistant, and impossibly cozy, this hoodie onesie for adults is sure to be a hit (and it comes in tons of fun color and pattern options).

Sign of the Zodiac Necklace

Allow your recipient to show off their zodiac constellation with this pretty silver pendant, which also comes with a card highlighting each sign's attributes to make it feel even more personal.

Felt Letter Board

This fun felt letter board will let them put any quotes, lyrics, or other messages on display (and they can even customize it as part of their holiday decorations).

Fun Sock Subscription Box

Each month, he'll get a brand-new pair of men's socks featuring colorful patterns and novelty prints like bacon and ninjas.

Skin-Transforming Kit with Facial Shea Butter

Give someone the gift of enviable skin with this wildly popular skincare set, which includes cleanser, vitamin C serum, and facial shea butter all packaged in a pretty box.

Birth Month Tree of Well-Being Art

Beautiful and personal, these tree wall hangings are handmade in the Philippines from recycled materials and designed to reflect each month of the year. They even incorporate glass pieces in traditional birthstone colors.

Woven Astrology Zip Pouch

Another awesome gift idea for astrology enthusiasts, these woven pouches are available for every zodiac sign and are the perfect size for holding cards, coins, and other small essentials.

Retro-Style Ceramic Air Fryer

Yes, fried food is delicious, but your recipient can enjoy fried foods with less fat and oil by using this easy two-quart air fryer, which is stylish enough to keep out on their kitchen counter at all times.

Home Office Lap Desk

Complete with a mouse pad, device ledge, and phone holder, this handy padded lap desk is essential for that person who often works from home (but doesn't have an ideal WFH setup).

Weighted Blanket

This seven-layer weighted blanket has over 29,000 five-star reviews for a reason, and it's sure to help your recipient catch some much-needed Zs.

Dual Dash Cam

For the tech whiz, a dual dash camera (which is super easy to install and will help them capture everything from license plates to signs to blind spots from the front and back) is a definite winner.

Book of the Month Club Subcription

With this popular book subscription box, they'll get to choose from five highly anticipated, brand-new releases each and every month.

Essential Oil Diffuser

Tiny but mighty, this aromatherapy humidifier provides oh-so-calming scents with its cool mist diffuser, which can be set to a continuous or an intermittent mist mode.

Stuffed Waffle Iron

Turn them into a breakfast superstar with this ingenious waffle maker, which allows you to stuff your homemade Belgian waffles with fruit, chocolate, syrup, cheese, or whatever else you desire.

PureRelief XL Heating Pad

With over 55,000 five-star reviews, this microplush heating pad can't be beat, and reviewers say it will help relieve all sorts of muscle aches and cramps.

Beginner Acoustic Guitar Starter Kit

Anyone who's been wanting to give guitar a try would love this starter kit, which comes with all the accessories they need to get started, including an acoustic guitar, a digital tuner, a guitar strap, extra nylon strings, guitar picks, and more.

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