Yes, holiday stress is a thing. From decorating the perfect tree and being the ‘hostess that does the mostest,’ to shopping for everyone on your list, it can become a bit overwhelming.
Even though we’ve curated an endless content stream of gift guides this year, this one is particularly different and designed to alleviate that pent-up feeling of anxiety. In other words, this edit is for you — the last-minute shopper; the perfectionist who wants to give the ultimate gift even though you’re working on limited time.
From fesh flower deliveries, unbeatable gift baskets, to spur-of-the-moment Amazon purchases (thanks Prime!) we have you covered with the 25 best last-minute gifts to pick up in the season’s last inning.
For more, check out our guide to the best Amazon gifts.
1. GiftTree Golden Gift Tower, $60, original price: $70
Everyone loves a good gift, but how about a gift tower? GiftTree’s Golden Gift Tower is the crème de la crème that’ll arrive before Christmas. Inside, find a variety of luxurious confections, like gourmet chocolates and buttery toffee. Packaged in five gorgeous gift boxes, it’s a sweet treat worth buying.
Sure, we’re colored obsessed with lululemon’s luxurious offerings — from leggings to jackets — but mittens? Now that’s an elevated last-minute gift to give just about anyone on your holiday list. Your order will ship within six business days, too, so it’ll come in time.
The Wunder Puff Mittens come in three sizes and colors to suit the person you’re looking for. Plus, they’re down-insulated to keep you nice and toasty warm.
3. Masterclass Subscription, $15 per month
For the curious-minded and lovers of learning new things, enter Masterclass. The platform offers a variety of quality classes taught by top experts, including cooking with Gordon Ramsay and poker strategy with World Series of Poker bracelet winner Phil Ivey.
Starting at $15 a month, it’s a productivity-focused present. Read our full review here.
Gift a sweet Christmas gift basket this season with Mrs. Fields. The cookies are fresh, delightful and festive — while still holding that classic chocolate chip cookie charm (hint: why the brand is one of our favorite cookie delivery services). Plus, the toffee brownies are some of my favorites.
Plus, all bundles can arrive by Dec. 24.
For the fashion-obsessed who loves timeless styles, Madewell offers some of the best styles to choose from. But, they’re not extremely affordable, so giving a Madewell gift card is a present they’ll love and appreciate.
For the person who loves jigsaw puzzles and murder mystery games, this last-minute gift (for less than $20!) is ideal. You’ll understand who did it — piece by piece.
Plus, Uncommon Goods ships out orders from two to five business days, so it’ll surely arrive before Christmas. The brand has seen more than 100 orders every few hours for this unique find, too.
The Amazon Halo View Fitness Tracker is a great fitness gift for less than $100, thanks to its slim design and ability to come within two days’ time. Once you wear it, you won’t take it off.
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For the wine and spirits lover on your list, there’s no better option than Minibar. Snag an eGift card for a hassle-free way to deliver the bubbly boozy to someone’s door this season.
9. Audible Premium Plus, $5.95 a month for three months
If you’re shopping for a book lover or podcast listener, Audible Premium Plus is your best bet, as far as last-minute gifts go. With access to Audible originals and bestsellers, it’s a wonderful, practical option — especially for commuters.
10. Amazon Music Unlimited, 3 months free with $9.99 per month after
For the music lover who’s looking to expand their taste (or someone who wants some tunes on the fly), Amazon Music Unlimited has one of their best offers yet. Since a subscription is free for the first three months, you can gift someone six months for just $30.
11. obé Fitness Membership, $19 per month
We reviewed obé Fitness last year and, to this day, still use the live workout platform nearly every day. From pilates to dance HIIT, there’s a fun workout for everyone and makes a great fitness gift to start the new year strong.
Choose from the following plans for a great last-minute gift:
- Monthly: $19 billed monthly
- Quarterly: $65 billed quarterly + includes a $10 gift card to use in the obé Store.
- Annually: $199 billed annually + includes a $20 gift card to use in the obé Store.
As one of our 17 favorite meal kits that we reviewed, HelloFresh is one of the most popular (and delicious) gifts to give. Personally, we love the brand for encouraging cooking to be fun, healthy and convenient — especially for cutting out grocery shopping every now and then.
Plus, HelloFresh recently launched HelloCustom, a new menu feature allowing customers to add a protein to a veggie recipe or swap or upgrade an existing protein of a non-veggie recipe. So, there’s a meal for all types of diets.
Read our review for more of our thoughts, too.
We reviewed Sur La Table’s cooking classes (both in-person and online) and loved becoming master chefs for a day. As an all-around great gift, you can’t go wrong with a cooking class.
14. Disney+ Subscription, $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year
If your gift recipient loves all things Mickey and Minnie, Disney+ is a great subscription to buy this year — if they don’t already have it. Plus, it works for any budget, per the monthly or annual subscription model.
The Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet allows you to stream your favorites, like Audible and Disney+, aside from being a top-notch handheld. Not to mention, it’s on sale for $55 right now and will arrive before Christmas.
16. Cameo — Personalized Videos from Your Favorite Celebrities
Treat the person on your list to a personalized message or video recording from their favorite celebrity with Cameo. The platform has hundreds of stars waiting for you, including Ray Abruzzo from “The Sopranos” ($99), Carole Baskin from Netflix’s “Tiger King” ($249) and plenty others.
17. Apple AirPods Pro, $123
When in doubt, AirPods it out. For less than $150, you’ll want to secure this pair of wireless buds that’ll arrive before Christmas — while they’re still in stock.
18. Rosetta Stone Unlimited Languages Membership, $179, original price: $299
If the person on your list has a resolution to learn a new language (or a few), consider gifting them a Rosetta Stone lifetime subscription to access unlimited languages for only $179. It’s a gift that lasts a lifetime — and a good one at that.
19. Rent the Runway Subscription, $99 per month
Looking for a gift for the fashionista? Rent the Runway is one of our favorite clothing rental services and a snazzy way to start the new year on a high note.
As one of our favorite e-gift cards to give this year, Uber Eats deserves all the glory. Cheers to Starbucks and local salad deliveries! On Amazon, you can enter a preset amount from $25 to $75, or enter an amount of your choice.
For the bookworm you know, you can’t go wrong with an e-reader. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is a devout classic and will ensure your New Year’s resolution of reading is met. Not to mention, it’s relatively affordable enough to buy two — one for your loved one and one for yourself.
Plus, the Kindle is guaranteed by Amazon to arrive before Christmas.
22. Book of the Month Subscription, $50 for three months
Speaking of reading, if there’s a way to discover fresh books and bestsellers, it’s through a Book of the Month subscription. For $49.99 for three months, your giftee will choose from five new books each month, which is great considering how expensive new hardcovers and paperbacks can be. It’s one of our favorite gifts for the book lover in your life.
You have no idea how excited we are that Kohl’s has a buy online, pick-up in store option. It’s like the last-minute gift gods came together and united.
Snag this new, limited edition Tartelette eyeshadow palette that’s just over $50 for a short while. There’s nothing like starting off the year with some fresh neutrals, right?
For the foodie or the recently engaged giftee who needs to start planning their wedding registry, a Williams Sonoma gift card will do the trick. From luxe cookware to small appliances, it’s a one-stop-shop to deck out their preparation station.
This Abercrombie Dad Coat is all over TikTok, and for a good reason. It’s one of those traditional, flattering outwear pieces you’ll come to live in. And, you’ll receive it by Dec. 25 with standard shipping — for a limited time only.
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