The Holiday Hustle… Very Last Minute Gift Ideas
As far as online Christmas shopping goes, it’s officially last minute. Unless you’re willing to spring for expedited shipping, that is. So while you’ve been promising yourself you’ll never wait till the last minute to shop for Christmas again, I’ve prepared a list of down-to-the-wire-proof gifts. And no, we’re not talking about a print out some gift card, an envelope of cash, or a quick Venmo to cover a year of their favorite streaming subscription (not terrible ideas though).
These, I hope, will imply a bit more effort, even if they didn’t require any shipping or shopping (beyond the comfort of your couch).
For the naturalist (with a taste for luxury)…
FLAMINGO ESTATE MEMBERSHIP // Unsurprisingly, Flamingo Estate’s Seasonal Subscription Box is waitlisted (yes, it really is that good). But you can still get your Flamingo Estate lover a membership, which gets them complimentary shipping, seasonal gifts, early release samples, early access to drops, special incentives from brands FE loves, private pricing, and way more.
For the live music fan…
CONCERT TICKETS // Just hope one of their favorite artists is on tour…
For the coffee-lover…
TRADE COFFEE SUBSCRIPTION // The best hidden-gem roasters, delivered on your recipients schedule. I gifted this to my dad at least three Christmases ago and he still gets Trade Coffee delivered to this day, so I’d call it a successful gift!
For the outdoorsman…
NATIONAL PARKS PASS // Good for a year’s worth of visits to federal parks across the country, this is the perfect gift for the outdoorsman in your life.
For the chef…
COOKS ILLUSTRATED SUBSCRIPTION // A classic culinary magazine with genuinely good tips, tricks, and recipes.
For the artist…
CREATE ACADEMY SUBSCRIPTION // Give your favorite creative access to thousands of video lessons led by icons in a plethora of creative fields (think home and floristry to art and cooking). Use code XMAS20 for 20% off everything!
For the interior design lover…
FREDERIC MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION // You simply the must gift them the print version. I recommend pattern cover.
For the traveler…
AIRBNB GIFT CARD // Have funds, will travel. This is also a perfect gift for those who like to gift experiences rather than things. Bonus points if you use the last few minutes before unwrapping presents to plan a trip together. Extra bonus points if you pair it with plane tickets.
For the new parents…
MAID SERVICE // They don’t need you to hold the baby. They need you to fold the laundry and clean the shower. Whether you come over to help for a few hours or send over your own maid (on their schedule, of course), this will be a godsend, surely.
For the deal hunter…
COSTCO GOLD STAR MEMBERSHIP // This is best-suited for nascent deal hunters, maybe a recent post-grad or newly married couple. But it guarantees great deals and hours of fun.
For the lifelong learner…
MASTERCLASS SUBSCRIPTION // For the insatiable scholar.
For the overburdened…
MASSAGE APPOINTMENT // Or two. If they’re not into massages sub the treatment out for a nail appointment, blowout, facial, or similar at their go-to place.
For the new homeowner…
HANDYMAN // Gift your newly house-poor loved ones with a handyman for a couple hours. Whether they need a few things hung, a couple of outlets added, or light fixtures changed out, they need something (probably all of the above).
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