The Most Thoughtful Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas — Some of Which Don’t Require Shipping
Written by Rtradio on December 18, 2023
Unless you’re Santa, holiday shopping is no easy feat, especially when you’re in a race against the clock as Christmas — and holiday shipping deadlines — inches closer. If you’re someone notorious for squeezing in last-minute gifts, there are plenty of options you can still shop. With Christmas mere days away, many of these fabulous gifts require no shipping time at all.
Perhaps you’re in a frantic search for gift ideas for your co-workers, close family, in-laws, your best mate or even your fuzzy friend. Don’t put yourself in a tizzy when you could be spreading holiday cheer. Take a deep breath, because a virtual present like a subscription box that doesn’t have to arrive until next month or a gift card to their favorite store will be a crowd favorite this Christmas.
If you’re the type of person who leaves shopping for a Christmas gift until the last minute, these will get to your lucky recipient as soon as you click “send.” No shipping and no wrapping paper? Sounds like a win-win situation to us.
We’ve curated a selection of last-minute holiday presents ranging from an e-gift card for Walmart and Amazon to a foolproof monthly subscription box that’ll reflect your recipient’s favorite hobbies to Amazon best-selling gifts that come with two-day shipping. All you have to do is scroll down to see ET’s top picks for impressive gifts that you can give in an instant.
Best-Selling Amazon Holiday Gifts (Two-Day Shipping)
Apple AirPods Pro 2
Apple’s most popular earbuds come with a handy charging case, immersive sound with noise cancellation, and great water and sweat resistance which means they’re fantastic for regular workouts.
Food and Wine Subscriptions
Winc Subscription
If someone (or several someones) on your list enjoys a nice glass of wine from time to time, Winc’s curated boxes will be a thoughtful, personalized present.
Trade Coffee Subscription
Trade teams up with independent roasters across the country, allowing you to discover new roasts based on your personal preferences and brewing habits while supporting small businesses. Choose a three-bag, six-bag or 12-bag subscription plan.
Thrive Market 1-Year Membership
Those hoping to give their home – whether it be in the kitchen or elsewhere – a sustainable upgrade will love a subscription to Thrive Market. They’ll get in on some of the best organic foods, wellness products and sustainable household items.
HelloFresh Subscription
Your body (and mind) will appreciate a nutritious, home-cooked meal. HelloFresh not only provides healthy meals but allows you to skip weekly meal planning and that time-consuming grocery store trip.
ButcherBox Gift Box
When shopping for the meat and potatoes type of person, they’ll love a ButcherBox membership. ButcherBox sources high-quality, humanely raised meat products and delivers them fresh and ready to grill, roast, fry or cook however they see fit. Multiple options are starting under $100.
Beauty & Wellness Subscription Boxes
Therabox Self-Care Subscriptions
One of the best gifts you can give someone you love is the gift of self-care. Therabox can put together a gift basket filled with self-care products everyone needs to relax—whether it’s a one-time gift or a gift that lasts the whole year in the form of a subscription, you can find a package to suit your needs.
FabFitFun Box
FabFitFun is an exciting way to try out the greatest and latest products in home, fashion, wellness and beauty. Give a gift card that allows your loved one to customize and fill their own box with the products they want.
Lifestyle Subscription Services
Disney+ Subscription
Bring the world of Disney right into your home with a year-long subscription to Disney+. The Marvel and Star Wars fans on your list will especially enjoy this thoughtful gift.
Barkbox Monthly Subscription Box
For a pet parent or your furry friend, BarkBox is a dog toy subscription box with fun monthly themed collections like National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Harry Potter, Italy and Star Wars. Each box holds more than $40 worth of toys and treats with two innovative toys, two all-natural bags of treats, and a chew.
UrbanStems Subscription
Give the gift of fresh flower delivery each month with a subscription to UrbanStems. Shoppers can choose from three plans – the classic, seasonal or luxe – and even have their flowers displayed in a beautiful, curated vase they can reuse with each delivery.
MasterClass Annual Membership
MasterClass’s expansive list of offerings is the perfect way to give someone a head start on anything they’ve wanted to learn. Students of all levels can learn from world-renowned industry experts in fields ranging from arts and entertainment to science and tech.
Peacock
Peacock is the home of The Office, Parks and Rec, Bravo, Hallmark and so much more. Save 17% on Peacock with a Premium annual plan.
Gift Cards: Beauty & Wellness
Kitsch Gift Card
Giving a gift card to Kitsch allows your loved one to shop best-selling satin pillowcases, TikTok-famous heatless curlers, adorable hair accessories, shampoo bars and more.
Gift Cards: Fashion
Mansur Gavriel Gift Card
Modern bags with sophisticated silhouettes, stylish shoes and high-quality wallets — all crafted from exquisite materials — are some of the options your loved one can buy with a Mansur Gavriel gift card.
Alex Mill Gift Card
You can never go wrong with classic wardrobe basics, which is where Alex Mill comes in. You’ll find timeless, quality-made pieces meant to last a lifetime.
Natori E-Gift Card
A woman-founded and family-owned company, the designer brand Natori specializes in sleepwear, undergarments, ready-to-wear clothing and jewelry.
Cariuma Digital Gift Card
Have someone on your list who wants to build a more sustainable closet? Give them the gift to choose a pair of shoes from Cariuma, which uses raw materials like organic cotton, bamboo, rubber, and more.
Gift Cards: Lifestyle
Amazon Gift Card
With so many products available on the massive online retail site, a gift card to Amazon will ensure they get the gift they really want this year.
Apt2b Gift Card
Have a friend or family member obsessed with home decor? A gift card to Apt2b will make furnishing a new room (or full home) something to look forward to.
The Sill Digital Gift Card
There are parents, and there are plant parents. If you can’t decide exactly what plant to send the green thumbs in your life, a gift card to The Sill, which delivers plants right to the door, will be just what they need.
Saucey Gift Card
Whether it’s for a get-together with loved ones or a spontaneous date night, Saucey has a full range of beverages available for delivery in as little as 30 minutes.
Papier E-Gift Card
In an era where text messages and emails are the norm, handwritten notes on pretty stationery from brands like Papier feel like a little luxury. The brand has luxe journals up for grabs, too.
For more gift inspiration, check out our ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for all of the best gifts of 2023 for everyone on your list.
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