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Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas

Quick and easy gifts for the procrastinators.

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Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas

Did you forget to buy someone a gift? Have no fear! Here is a list of gifts you can get quickly and easily. No need to fight crazy mall traffic or go to 12 stores hunting for presents.

Subscription Boxes

There are many types of subscription boxes to give your foodie, gamer, artist and beauty product loving friends. Many of these subscriptions can be monthly or yearly, and you can get them sent directly to the recipient.

The boxes contain fun items that they'll surely love (and they won't know you got it last minute!) Here are seven boxes to cater to nearly everyone in your friend group:

Birchbox: Birchbox is a women's beauty box and men's grooming box service. Inside each box are samples of various products. Women can expect makeup, hair care and skincare while men can expect skin care, shave products and hair care.

NatureBox: The healthy snack box where you get to pick the snacks that go inside (or be daring and choose the 'surprise' option). All snacks are nutritionist-approved, and you can view the nutrition facts before ordering.

Loot Crate: A box for gamers and nerds. Inside each box, you will find pop culture collectibles, t-shirts, stickers and more.

RunnerBox: This box is designed for runners and athletes. Boxes contain fitness accessories, skin care, healthy snacks, energy products and protein shakes. All products are tested and approved by athletes.

Cairn Box: "A monthly box of outdoor fun, delivered right to your door." The Cairn Box includes five categories or products: gear, apparel, food/energy, skin care and emergency products.

Smart Art Box: Smart Art Box sends monthly art products. You can expect a new experience in each box, from Chinese calligraphy to clay sculpting. Boxes come with all of the supplies needed to complete each project.

Bark Box: This box is for your four-legged friends. Every box includes treats, toys and grooming products customized to your dog's size. Boxes come with information (prices, nutritional) about the products as well.

Gift Cards/Certificates

Gift cards can sometimes be seen as a minimal-effort gift, but they allow the recipient to have a choice in what they get. Grab a gift card to their favorite store or restaurant along with a cute Christmas card! A great option would be to get a Visa or another type of gift card to be used anywhere. Spa/salon certificates are also a wonderful option.

Tickets

Whether this is tickets to a game, movie, museum, play, musical or concert, you can get these quickly and from the comfort of your own home! Consider buying movie or museum passes that aren't tied down to a specific date, that way they can go whenever they want.

Gift Sets

Why do stores pre-package gift sets? To minimize the amount of work you have to do! Grab a gift set of their favorite fragrance and pick out a soft sweater to go along with it. You'll probably need to only shop at one store, so it shouldn't take long!

Mason Jar Gifts

Using this great guide from Craftaholics Anonymous, the options are amazing! From baking mixes to shave kits to a manicure in a jar, these are cheap and easy gifts that anyone would appreciate. Minimal shopping required.

Blanket + Hot chocolate + DVD = Date night

This only requires a quick shopping trip. Give your significant other a date night in a box by purchasing a cozy blanket, hot chocolate and a good Christmas movie. Who doesn't love hot chocolate?

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