These Last-Minute Gifts Ship Fast (Or Come Digitally)
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Don’t feel guilty: We’ve all procrastinated buying gifts at one time or another. But, whether a holiday crept up or you forgot a loved one’s birthday until the day before, it’s still possible to pick up a great gift.
Below are some of the best last-minute gifts to buy online, from new tech to elevated gifting stapes to digital treats. And the best part? All of these gifts are delivered instantly via email, or ship in two days or less with Amazon Prime.
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Splash Wine Subscription
Image Credit: Splash No matter your loved one’s wine knowledge, chances are they’ll appreciate trying new bottles. And that gets much easier with a good wine subscription service like Splash. After you gift a subscription, your recipient be sent a case of new bottles monthly, every other month, or quarterly. The service is very affordable too, priced at $59 for six-bottle cases or $89 for 15 bottles.
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Kindle
Image Credit: Amazon We still love physical books, but after getting a Kindle, we use it all the time. And we think any bookworm will do the same. This is the latest Kindle, boasting a glare-free, paper-like screen, an ultra-light 5.6-ounce build, and storage space for thousands of books.
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Diptyque Tubereuse Candle
Image Credit: Amazon Diptyque’s products are the crème de la crème of candles, but they’re a little pricey for most people to purchase on their own, making them excellent for gifting. This Tubereuse-scented Diptyque candle can be shipped through Amazon in two days.
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MasterClass Subscription
Image Credit: MasterClass Whether your giftee is into filmmaking, business, cooking, music, or just about anything else, MasterClass can help them pick it up (or get better). Every class is taught by experts in the field, and many instructors are A-list celebrities like Gordon Ramsey, Kris Jenner, Alicia Keys, and Anna Wintour. Best of all, you can gift a year’s subscription to MasterClass ($180) immediately.
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Sleepy Ride Airplane Footrest
Image Credit: Amazon For the loved one who travels often, pick up this $22 airplane footrest. The clever rig hangs from the seat in front of you and provides a place to rest your feet, making cramped economy seats more comfortable and reducing swelling over long flights.
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Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0
Image Credit: Amazon If your giftee loves outdoor entertaining, this Solo Stove Bonfire is an easy way to upgrade her patio or yard with some warm flames. The Bonfire’s dual-walled construction effectively removes almost all of the smoke from the fire, ensuring fewer watery eyes and stinky clothes in the group. It also features a removable ash pan for easy cleanup and a lightweight build for transportation.
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Tribute Video Montage
Image Credit: Tribute If you’re looking for a great digital gift, consider Tribute, a service that helps you make special, giftable videos. It’s essentially a digital, interactive card, and, better yet, you can invite others to join in and add their own video “signature.”
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Crosley C100A-SI Record Player
Image Credit: Amazon This Crosley C100A-SI is one of our favorite budget-friendly record players. It boasts a two-speed belt drive, manual controls, and a sleek, high-quality build. It also comes with a Bluetooth out option, letting you stream records through whatever Bluetooth speakers your giftee already has on hand.
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Bouqs Flower Subscription
Image Credit: Bouqs Instead of a single bouquet, consider getting a flower subscription from Bouqs. The service delivers fresh flowers every month, and starts at just $44 a month. You get to customize the flowers delivered, and the service comes very well-reviewed by customers.
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Amazin’ Aces Pickleball Paddles
Image Credit: Amazon Pickleball is exploding right now; if your giftee plays — or wants to start — grab them this highly-rated pickleball set from Amazin Aces. It comes with four paddles and balls, so they can set up a doubles game with three others. The paddles are also geared toward beginner to intermediate players, making it a good set if they’re still learning the game.
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Apple AirPods Pro
Image Credit: Amazon Everyone can use a pair of AirPods; if your giftee doesn’t already have some, the best-selling earbuds are an easy gift idea. This Pro model features active noise-cancelation, as well as high-quality audio, making them a great choice for traveling or just relaxing in any noisy environment.
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Skylight Digital Frame
Image Credit: Amazon Digital picture frames are one of our favorite gifts, no matter the occasion. This Skylight digital frame, for example, features a touchscreen and email connectivity, letting any friends and family members send in photos to be displayed in the frame. It also looks more like a real paper photo frame than a screen, blending in with other photos on your wall or mantle.
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Breville Bambino Espresso Machine
Image Credit: Amazon If your loved one is still using a single-serve espresso machine, upgrade their coffee capabilities with this best-selling Breville Bambino espresso machine. The ultra-compact machine is very easy to use, no matter your expertise, and heats up fast thanks to Breville’s ThermoJet system. Plus, you even get a built-in steam wand for making cappuccinos and other milk drinks.
BONUS: The Breville Bambino is currently $70 off on Amazon right now.
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Stanley Adventure Travel Tumbler
Image Credit: Amazon This tumbler from Stanley has taken the internet by storm, and for good reason. You can hold a massive amount of water, coffee, or any other beverage, and the unique handle-equipped design makes it all easier to hold. The cup’s double-wall vacuum insulation keeps beverages at the proper temperature for hours, and the unique bottom design fits in a cup holder (unlike most oversized tumblers).
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YnM Weighted Blanket
Image Credit: Amazon Weighted blankets have become a go-to solution for people who have trouble falling asleep, or those with anxiety, but they’re a great way for anyone to get cozy. We like this one from YnM, which weighs 15 pounds and uses small compartments for even weight distribution. Inside the seven-layer blanket are glass beads, which provide the weight.
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Apple AirTag
Image Credit: Amazon If your giftee is prone to losing things (like most of us), these Apple AirTags can be lifesavers. The small devices can be clipped to keys, wallets, or luggage and, if lost, you’ll be able to easily track the device using your device’s Find My app. Like other Apple products, tracking is precise (and safely encrypted), giving a specific location when you’re looking for a lost item.
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