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35 Last-Minute Christmas Presents to Elevate Your Gift-Giving Game

Gifts so good, they’ll think you spent all year planning them.

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Kayla Ramsey

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Discover our fail-proof last-minute gifting strategy: Opt for the convenience of e-gift cards, delightful gift subscriptions, or Amazon Prime-friendly purchases. This ingenious move not only spares you from dashing to the store but also banishes the anxiety of late-arriving online gifts.

Now, some might label this approach as effortlessly clever, and we couldn’t agree more. The beauty of it lies in granting your recipients the power of choice, ensuring their absolute satisfaction. In retrospect, maybe procrastination does have its perks.

In this curated collection of 35 last-minute Christmas gift ideas, we’ve handpicked the most sought-after subscriptions and e-gifts the internet has to offer. Whether you’re hunting for presents for your family members, pals, epicurean enthusiasts, or fitness fanatics, we’ve got you covered.

The clock is ticking, so why wait any longer? Dive into these fantastic last-minute gift ideas — the “add to cart” button beckons you now!

Note: Starting prices are indicated for each offering, but please be aware that amounts may vary.

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For a Sweet Treat Delivered

Sugarwish Cookie Sugarwish

Cookie Sugarwish
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For a Sweet Treat Delivered

Sugarwish Cookie Sugarwish

$25 at sugarwish.com

While this gift won’t be delivered on the same day, a text or email messaging your gift recipient it's on the way will appear instantly upon your purchase.

And the best part is, your loved one can pick the cookie flavors they want. All you do is pick a spend level, and they handle the rest.

There are also options to gift wine, gourmet snacks, hot cocoa, dog treats, and more. When the gift arrives, it comes packaged in the sweetest box.

More: Best Digital Gifts Everyone Will Love

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For the Warm Beverage Drinker

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug

Temperature Control Smart Mug
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For the Warm Beverage Drinker

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug

Give the gift of warm coffee or tea all day long. Thanks to you, they can skip the reheating routine just to have that piping-hot beverage.

This Ember mug, which can warm its liquid contents up to 145 degrees and can be delivered swiftly via Amazon, will delight and comfort. It comes in various colors, and can easily be controlled on any smart device via Bluetooth.

Once downloaded and synced, the app will let its user know when their beverage reaches its optimal temperature. And, it stays on as long as you want it to and knows when to automatically turn off when idle for a set amount of time.

More: Best Coffee Makers to Gift

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For the Stans

Cameo Personalized Video

Personalized Video
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For the Stans

Cameo Personalized Video

Have their favorite celebrity deliver a personalized message through Cameo. If you're gifting to someone who is obsessed with reality TV, loves a certain music artist, or is very into sports, a video message from the person they idolize is the ultimate gift.

Once you figure out which celeb you want to deliver your message (e.g., Lance Bass, Gabby Douglas, or Sammi from Jersey Shore), you can purchase a video message from them and let them know who and what it's for. The hardest part will be keeping the surprise from your recipient!

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For Dapper Dudes

Bespoke Post Gift Card

Gift Card
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For Dapper Dudes

Bespoke Post Gift Card

Bespoke Post is a men’s-focused marketplace that's ideal for any lifestyle. Grooming essentials, kitchen- and barware, style upgrades, and even 420-friendly accessories are available and theirs for the taking.

Sending an e-gift card their way gives your recipient a chance to splurge on goodies from Bespoke Post's vast collection of indie brands that may not be on everybody’s radar yet.

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For the Sentimental

Greetabl Personalized Photo Box

Personalized Photo Box
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For the Sentimental

Greetabl Personalized Photo Box

Don’t risk giving a lackluster last-minute gift because you ran out of time to go shopping. Greetabl lets you select, package, and send your present from one easy online location.

Choose a custom design for the outside of the box and fill it with your choice of sweet little gifts, from candles to jewelry. Then select your favorite photos of you and your recipient to have printed on the inside of the box, which will fold out into a collage (and personal note) for them to keep.

More: Best Gift Ideas Under $100

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For the Sweet Tooth

Cratejoy Marshmallow of the Month Club (Mini-Sized, 1 Month)

Marshmallow of the Month Club (Mini-Sized, 1 Month)
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For the Sweet Tooth

Cratejoy Marshmallow of the Month Club (Mini-Sized, 1 Month)

This one’s just fun. Nothing brightens someone’s day like a little marshmallow sweetness, and this quirky last-minute gift will send them a taste, a decent sampling, or a whole box full of scrumptious flavors each month. Past flavors have included shamrock shake, peaches and cream, and salted caramel.

Choose a one-off gift or send them as a subscription for 3, 6, or 12 months. According to the maker, these marshmallows are made with fresh ingredients and fish-based gelatin, so pescatarians can enjoy them, too!

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For the Stressed

RENPHO Eyeris 1 Eye Massager

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Eyeris 1 Eye Massager
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For the Stressed

RENPHO Eyeris 1 Eye Massager

Now 30% Off

It heats, it cools, it massages eyes to provide relief from migraines, tiredness, and more. Think of it as a warm compress that can warm up to 107 degrees, which can soothe.

This eye massager, which uses oscillating pressure and rhythmic percussion massaging, also aims to make users look more youthful by reducing dark circles, puffiness, and more.

Want some tunes? Connect to it via Bluetooth to play your own playlist or its pre-recorded sounds using its built-in speakers.

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For the Daring Cheese Eater

Murray’s Cheese Cheese Explorer’s Club

Editor’s Choice
Cheese Explorer’s Club
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For the Daring Cheese Eater

Murray’s Cheese Cheese Explorer’s Club

Credit: Murray's Cheese

This introductory subscription (for $70 per month if you sign up to get three months delivered) from beloved Murray’s Cheese offers a delightful opportunity to savor a curated selection of three exquisite cheeses every month.

However, for those who truly appreciate the finer things in life and frequently host gatherings, Murray’s Cheese’s premium tier provides an indulgent experience with a complete cheese board, setting the stage for unforgettable entertaining moments.

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For Meat Eaters

ButcherBox Favorites Box

Favorites Box
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For Meat Eaters

ButcherBox Favorites Box

Credit: ButcherBox

This is one last-minute gift that will provide days, if not weeks of great eats for your recipient! ButcherBox is a food subscription service known for its excellent-quality meat and meticulous sourcing.

If you’re gifting for an omnivore and avid home cook who could use a little break on their grocery bills this time of year, get them a ButcherBox Favorites bundle, give them a heads up that it’s coming in a few days, and prepare for the outpouring of gratitude.

Just one of ButcherBox’s many one-off gift boxes, this one includes the motherlode of meat: grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, and heritage-raised pork sausages and bacon, to name just a few. Plus, the entire 14-pack box costs just $159 with free shipping!

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For Plant Lovers

Horti Plant Subscription (3 Months)

Plant Subscription (3 Months)
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For Plant Lovers

Horti Plant Subscription (3 Months)

Surprise the plant lovers in your life with a new plant every month for three months. Not only will they get a new green friend, but the plants come with terracotta pots and saucers for repotting.

You can even choose what kinds of plants to gift, like only sending pet-friendly varieties or whatever Horti’s monthly choice is.

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For Caffeine Fiends

Bean Box Coffee Sampler (Single Box)

Coffee Sampler (Single Box)
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For Caffeine Fiends

Bean Box Coffee Sampler (Single Box)

The Bean Box Sampler Gift Subscription is sure to keep the caffeine lover in your life satisfied for a while. Even though the final, expertly curated selection of four 1.8-ounce bags is a surprise, you’ll get to choose their roast type (i.e., light, medium, dark, espresso, or even decaf!), whether the beans come ground or whole, and the frequency of shipments. Choose from a single box to recurring shipments for 3, 6, or 12 months.

We like this last-minute gift idea from Bean Box because whether “last-minute” means a week away or that very day, they’ve got you covered. The first box ships just about 2 days after you place the order, but the gift can also be sent instantly via email.

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For the Super Curious

MasterClass Annual Membership

Annual Membership
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For the Super Curious

MasterClass Annual Membership

One of the best things you can give is the gift of knowledge, and with a MasterClass subscription, they'll have the opportunity to explore tons of new topics.

This platform features more than 70 classes from famous people like Gordon Ramsey, Steph Curry, Natalie Portman, and Anna Wintour, who all teach the secrets to their success.

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For Your Love

The Bouqs Co. Flower Subscription

Flower Subscription
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For Your Love

The Bouqs Co. Flower Subscription

Bring a smile to anyone's face with a recurring flower delivery that'll brighten their day. The Bouqs Co. allows you to choose anywhere from a weekly to a quarterly delivery (and everything between) of a variety of bouquet styles, starting at $40 per shipment.

You can change your plan any time, choose to gift only for a certain number of deliveries, or select from any of their bouquets for a one-time shipment.

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For the Mystic

Soul Mother by Annie Virtual Tarot Card Readings

Virtual Tarot Card Readings
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For the Mystic

Soul Mother by Annie Virtual Tarot Card Readings

This last-minute gift is all about divine timing. For your most mystically inclined friend or loved one, give them a virtual consultation with tarot expert Annie Gebel (also known as Soul Mother). They span from a quick, three-card reading to a nine-card reading for a more in-depth look into their soul's hidden desires.

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For the Fitness Fanatic

ClassPass Give Card

Editor’s Choice
Give Card
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For the Fitness Fanatic

ClassPass Give Card

Credit: Classpass

Have a gym nut on your list? If your loved one appreciates a workout class, a ClassPass gift card will get good use. If you're not already familiar, ClassPass is a service that offers access to various fitness classes and wellness activities, from yoga and pilates to spinning and HIIT.

This gift will give the fitness fiend in your life the opportunity to try different workout routines before they fully commit to signing up.

As a ClassPass user, your giftee can use their gift card to pay for a ClassPass plan or purchase one-off classes when the mood strikes them on the ClassPass platform.

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For the Puzzle Pro

JIGGY Puzzle Club (3-Month Membership)

Puzzle Club (3-Month Membership)
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For the Puzzle Pro

JIGGY Puzzle Club (3-Month Membership)

Need an out-of-the-box, last-minute gift idea? A membership to JIGGY's Puzzle Club is pretty much the perfect gift to keep your recipient entertained through the cold winter months.

Available in 3-, 6-, or 12-month increments, each shipment includes one new 500-piece puzzle, along with fun goodies and exclusive content. Also, these puzzles are truly works of art — a percentage of every sale goes directly to the female artist behind each design. The puzzles can even be framed!

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For the Tea Drinker

Sips By Gift Subscription (3 Months)

Gift Subscription (3 Months)
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For the Tea Drinker

Sips By Gift Subscription (3 Months)

Now 58% Off

If they're a tea lover, they need a subscription to Sips By. Each shipment contains a selection of premium teas from brands based all over the world, based on their flavor preferences.

It works like this: You send them the e-gift card containing a 3-, 6-, 12-, or 24-month subscription, they create a Sips profile, and then they receive 16 cups worth of tea each month.

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For the Busy Yet Healthy

Daily Harvest Custom Gift Box (9-Item Box)

Custom Gift Box (9-Item Box)
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For the Busy Yet Healthy

Daily Harvest Custom Gift Box (9-Item Box)

Now 50% Off

Instead of giving sweets on top of more sweets as a last-minute gift idea, try a gift credit to Daily Harvest. It's one of our favorite meal-subscription services because the frozen, single-portion meals are all healthy and easy to prepare in the microwave, stovetop, or blender, and the variety is seriously impressive.

The brand's harvest bowls, flatbreads, and smoothies are also total game changers for anyone who's working or parenting from home for the long haul. Daily Harvest also recently added pastas and grains to their food collections that require no chopping, boiling, or straining. Simply heat and eat!

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For Those Who Need Comfort

Cozy Earth Digital Gift Card

Digital Gift Card
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For Those Who Need Comfort

Cozy Earth Digital Gift Card

This last-minute gift takes just seconds to digitally send to your recipient, but it'll give them years of enjoyment. Cozy Earth is one of our new favorite brands for sublimely silky, intriguingly cool, bamboo sheets — we've never slept on anything like them.

This gift puts the tough choice of what to get in their hands instead of yours: Their famous sheets? Buttery-soft PJs? A stack of their new waffle-weave towels that are as soft as they are absorbent? Or ... all of the above?

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For Trendy Snacker

Milk Bar Gift Card

Editor’s Choice
Gift Card

We’ve gifted Milk Bar’s digital gift cards for all sorts of occasions and to many different recipients, and our favorite part is getting their hyper-enthusiastic reaction as soon as it hits their inbox.

While the famed NYC-based sweet shop has just a handful of other brick-and-mortar locations (in Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Washington D.C.), they offer nationwide shipping, so your recipient can enjoy those satisfyingly sweet treats wherever they are.

Don't skip out on the Apple Cider Donut Cake Truffles — they're a limited-time special, but we highly recommend grabbing them while they're around!

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Ysolt Usigan

Ysolt Usigan is a lifestyle writer and editor with 15+ years of experience working in digital media. She has created share-worthy content for publishers Shape, What To Expect, Cafe Mom, TODAY, CBS News, HuffPo, The Bump, Health, Ask Men, and Best Gifts. A working mom of two, her editorial expertise in parenting, shopping, and home are rooted in her everyday life. 

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Melanie Yates
Senior Service Editor

Melanie Yates is the senior service editor of Best Products, where she writes and reports pieces pertaining to the etiquette, dilemmas, and how-tos of gift-giving for different occasions. Previously, she was the site's senior home editor, covering all things decor- and bedding-related since 2015. Her digital byline can also be found on Bustle, House Beautiful, and Elle Decor. A longtime classical-music enthusiast, Melanie spends her off-hours enjoying performances big and small across New York City.

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