Last Minute Christmas Present Ideas-for when you know you’ve left it too late!
We’ve all been there, every year we tell ourselves, that this is the year we will buy and wrap all the Christmas presents we intend to give, well in time, yet somehow the gift-giving process still causes last-minute panic and confusion, either because you forgot to include a certain someone, or because you’ve left it for the last week , and now you’re more confused than ever, or maybe there’s a game of Secret Santa going around that you’ve forgotten about until you receive a present yourself and are now racked with guilt. Either way, here are 5 categories of gifts you can turn to, as well as expand on, to elevate that present a little bit for a special someone, or simply personalize your present and make it extra special!
1)Something personal to encourage that Self-care
I feel like every second person you talk to about New Years’ resolutions will tell you that one of their main goals is to try and take more care of themselves, whether it’s their physical, mental, or emotional wellbeing. All too often, this goal is unfortunately quickly forgotten and pushed aside as the year goes by, and the same pattern starts again every new year.
So, it seems like a good idea to encourage the person you are gifting to remember how important a goal this is. At a time when the holidays can be really stressful, a gift that will motivate them to pamper themselves a little and indulge in some self-care can never go amiss.
One option is to create a little gift set and include a few products they can use to relax and pamper themselves. Hand creams and Body butters are a great idea since they are one of those things that people tend to buy for others but neglect to buy for themselves. These along with a couple of nail polishes would make a really cute present.
You could always round up the present with either a few face, hand, or even foot masks . This will complete the gift and allow them to have all the tools they need to have their own pamper session anytime they want.
Another good idea is to make up a set of teas or coffees for that tea/coffee lover in your life. If it’s a Secret Santa present, an assortment of flavored teas or coffee’s is a good idea, but if you know what the person likes you can personalize it, with their preference, and either buy a gift set, or put one together yourself. You can elevate it by adding a personalized mug one along with the gift.
Presents like these, will hopefully remind the person you’re gifting to remember to take some time out for themselves to unwind and relax more often. A great reminder and a great gift, and just in time for the New Year!
2)Holiday themed accessories
Cute hair accessories, jewellery, or even socks, Christmas-themed products have filled the market and are super easy to find, both in stores and online, any of these make a cute and easy present to put together. For instance, adding a hair mask or a good hair styling tool with some hair accessories can help elevate the present, and make it the perfect holiday gift.
3)Stationery
This is an especially great gift if the person you are gifting is a stationery lover, but if not, there is always a lot of holiday-themed stationery that always makes a great present. Everybody loves a good selection of stationery since its utility isn’t something anyone can ignore, and it’s always fun to gift items that can make a mundane task fun. Students or those working would love to jazz up their desk space with some new stationery, so unique paper clips, neat sets of pins in pretty jars, and interesting files can be combined to make a good present. This time of year, a planner or diary is always welcome too, as it’s just in time for a fresh start, something everyone can always use. Whether it’s a meal planner, exercise journal, or even just a cool daily planner, no more will say no to more organization as they go into the new year.
Another good option is a diary since that allows one the flexibility to use it for whatever they want to write or doodle. A quirky and fun diary always makes a useful gift.
4)Books
Just the sort of gift that has to make any gift guide, since it will always be an incredible present. If you know the person well, you can give them something they have been looking forward to reading or just as good, introduce them to a new book they haven’t read before from a genre you know they enjoy. The best part about gifting a book is that even if this is for a game of Secret Santa is that there are certain books that have a universal appeal and would interest almost anyone, so it’s a safe bet to go ahead and gift that book!
5) The thoughtful gift
This is the kind of gift that works best when you know the person. It can be as easy as giving them a gift card to their favourite store, but if you want to go the extra mile, a cool idea would be to gift them the tools to enjoy or inculcate a hobby or a special skill. If you know, for instance, someone who enjoys painting, or drawing, make up a little kit with art supplies you think they will enjoy playing around with.
For if for instance, you know someone has been wanting to start scrapbooking as a hobby, buy them a nice scrapbook, along with some bits and bobs they could use to decorate it and get them started on a new hobby. This is a super thoughtful sort of present as it allows the person to see how well you know them while granting you the opportunity to put some thought and imagination into their present, thus making it all the more special!
Hopefully some of these have been a little bit helpful or have sparked some ideas, and will help you through that last minute hunt for presents! Happy gifting!