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50 last-minute gifts that will actually arrive on time<\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t know if Ubers and Lyfts have gotten more expensive in your area but they have in Los Angeles. So getting a gift card from either of these companies would be so so great! What\u2019s better than knowing you are helping someone you care about to get home safely? Not much. 10\/10!<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n

16 Easy But Still Thoughtful Last-Minute Gifts (No Shipping Required)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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If you don\u2019t know about The Jealous Curator, Danielle Krysa, then you are in for a treat. Her tagline reads \u201cTurning jealousy into get-your-ass-back-in-the-studio inspiration since 2009\u201d and boy has she been delivering. I\u2019ve loved her account and site for years and Emily is actually friends with her. So what\u2019s the gift?? Well, she just started a daily newsletter that features one to two artists and I can\u2019t tell you how much I love it. She was kind enough to give me and Em a week free to check it out and as soon as it ended I immediately subscribed. It\u2019s bite-sized so not overwhelming, gives me a burst of creativity every morning, and is only $36 for the entire year. If you have an art and\/or design lover in your life, this is a GREAT gift. 10\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Maybe Baby Newsletter and Podcast Subscription<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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Emily and I also both love Haley Nahmen, former Deputy Editor of Manrepller, and her writing. Haley\u2019s newsletter, Maybe Baby<\/em>, started out as a thought-provoking weekly article and is now that plus a weekly recommendation list and a podcast. Her description of what it\u2019s about is this \u2013 \u201cChipping away at the inscrutability of modern life, popular culture, and how we feel about both.\u201d It just makes you think and look at things in a way you might not have otherwise. I also really love the podcast and her monthly \u201cDear Danny\u201d episode where she and her friend Danny answer reader questions. It\u2019s always entertaining and I love hearing both of their perspectives. So if you have someone in your life (especially in the millennial and gen z age group) this is a really cool gift. It\u2019s $5 a month or $50 for the year. It can also be free if you only want the weekly Sunday newsletter but I highly suggest it all:)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Buy Them Some Lunches At Their Favorite Lunch Spot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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Last week, I got an email from Sweetgreen (my favorite salad lunch place ever) promoting their gift cards. At first, I didn\u2019t think much of it and was ready to hit delete until I realized what a great gift that would actually be. Not necessarily Sweetgreen specifically but a gift card to cover your loved one\u2019s or even coworkers\u2019 lunch (or a set amount of lunches). I am NOT great at preppy my lunches and still don\u2019t love to cook so if I got a gift card to my favorite lunch spot it would be a dream. I know people tend to give gift cards to fancy restaurants for dinner but I think gifting lunch is such a sweet gesture. Obviously, this depends on the restaurant you choose and your budget but how wonderful would it be to say \u201cHey, lunch is on me your first week back after the holidays\u201d?? And if you don\u2019t know where they like to eat Postmates or Grubhub are great options too (just remember to factor in those delivery fees:))<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Inspire A New Hobby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019ve clearly talked about Skillshare (where Emily has a class) and Masterclass before but it\u2019s still SUCH a sick gift. Personally, I really want to expand my world\/mind this year way more than I have in a while. I\u2019ve been in a bit of a rut and I know that a lot of people I know are feeling the same. A really great way to shake yourself awake is to learn about something you\u2019re interested in from a cool expert. Here\u2019s to learning more about new things and ourselves in 2023:)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

A Night Away<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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A night (or weekend) alone in a hotel was the #1 request when we asked moms what they wanted for Mother\u2019s Day. I think it\u2019s pretty safe to say that Christmas time works too. Of course, this would be an incredible gift for any adult on your list. So whether it\u2019s a great spot in your town or something a little further out (like one of these two amazing hotels we got to stay at in Nevada City) I don\u2019t think you can go wrong. But maybe a hotel isn\u2019t their thing. Emily highly recommends getting an Airbnb gift card. This would also be really sweet if you already know they are renting an Airbnb soon but you can\u2019t cover an entire stay. Your gift card will help make it more affordable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

The Gift Of A FUN Workout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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Mallory is a big fan of Classpass and she\u2019s not alone. Almost everyone I know that has used it loves it for its great classes and flexibility. So if you have a person in your life that loves group classes or wants to start getting into some this is the ultimate gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Upgrade Their Favorite Streaming Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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This idea came from Caitlin and I think it\u2019s kinda genius. I feel like there are very few people who love ad breaks, right? So why not upgrade their favorite streaming service!? Caitlin\u2019s boyfriend is the inspiration behind this idea because YouTube Premium is on his wishlist. As someone who only watches the occasion YouTube video, I forget how huge it is and how many people watch videos all of the time. I just found out it\u2019s how one of my best friends starts her morning! So for the YouTube upgrade specifically you need to get a Google Play gift card which can then be redeemed on YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Hulu is another great one to upgrade! I\u2019m SO bummed every time an ad break comes up when I\u2019m watching Abbot Elementary<\/em>. It doesn\u2019t have to be this way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Make Their Life A Little (Or A Lot) Spicier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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I know a ton of people who are hot sauce lovers<\/em> and know that they would really love this gift. Mallory was the one who suggested this company because her hot sauce-loving friend received it as a gift and highly recommends it! Here\u2019s what she had to say about it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you are or know someone who is a hot sauce fanatic, then this is the perfect gift. I have a friend who is obsessed with this subscription \u2013 you can choose the level of \u2018hotness\u2019 you want and how many hot sauces you want to give, but they have some super unique bottles from a billion different places. Such a unique gift idea!!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

A Concert They\u2019ll Always Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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This gift should be gifted more often! Every time I go to a concert I think, \u201cWhy don\u2019t I do this more?!\u201d And why yes, that is a picture of an Alicia Keyes concert with a surprise visit from HER I got invited to. NBD. Singing \u201cNo One\u201d at the top of our lungs is a forever memory for me:) There\u2019s just nothing like live music. So look up the artists coming to your area, get tickets for their favorite band or get something like a Ticketmaster gift certificate if you think having them choose is better. You could also potentially buy tickets directly from your local venue (if that\u2019s where the person you are gifting to lives too). Caitlin gets this for her mom every year and they always have an incredible time. What a cool tradition to start, right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Get Your Wine Lover The Perfect Gift <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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I am a BIG natural wine fan and I can\u2019t tell you how much I would love getting a delicious natural wine delivery. We can personally vouch for Dry Farms because I have heard great things from my friends and Mallory is also a huge fan. Here\u2019s what she had to say about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe got a wine subscription to Dry Farms as a gift one year and it was incredible (especially for natural wine drinkers). The one we got was 3 bottles a month for 6 months, and it truly was the gift that keeps on giving. I LOVED having bottles constantly in my fridge without having to think about it and they were all incredible. I especially love natural wine because it\u2019s less sugar and ultimately makes me feel better the next day (like I\u2019ve never had a hangover after drinking natural wine) which is awesome. Plus it\u2019s so fun to explore new wines I\u2019ve never heard of and they\u2019re all soooo unique! Highly recommend.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

They also have an option to just do a one-time delivery if you don\u2019t want to get the monthly subscription. So while shipping is technically involved with this one, you can easily give a card telling them they have something to look forward to:)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Give Them The Gift Of A Lift!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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I don\u2019t know if Ubers and Lyfts have gotten more expensive in your area but they have in Los Angeles. So getting a gift card from either of these companies would be so so great! What\u2019s better than knowing you are helping someone you care about to get home safely? Not much. 10\/10!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

For The Snack Lover In Your Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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This is the only recommendation that none of us have tried ourselves. But I saw it on Instagram and thought it was so fun! What a fun and creative way to expose people to things around the world. Plus the more we experience each other\u2019s cultures the more we can appreciate and understand them. I know it\u2019s only snacks but who doesn\u2019t love snacks?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

They Deserve A Nice Service, You Deserve A Discount<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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I have been singing the praises of Groupon for YEARS!! This is the easiest and most affordable way to get someone a great service whether that\u2019s a massage or a car detail, or another one of their many options. I actually told my brother I wanted a car detail when asked what I wanted for Christmas this year. If you are unsure about what they would like Groupon also sells gift cards. I think this is a truly great and thoughtful gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Give Them A Smokey Treat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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Please excuse that horrible header (smh). Sometimes \u201ccute\u201d titles are hard. But this is actually a really cool gift for the cigar lover in your life. Ryann\u2019s husband was the one that inspired this idea because of how much he loved getting this particular subscription. It\u2019s also pretty affordable too! Here\u2019s what Rocky had to say about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cI liked it because they would send exclusive cigars you couldn\u2019t get in-store anywhere, and most of the cigars were small batch and pretty rare.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

That all sounds pretty great and special to me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Vintage Lovers Will LOVE You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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If someone on your list loves vintage or handmade things then you just simply can\u2019t go wrong with an Etsy gift card. We got one for Ryann for her birthday last year and she loved it! Everything I\u2019ve purchased on Etsy I have loved and knew came from a great small business. You really can\u2019t lose. And if you want to give them some shop suggestions get out this post Ryann wrote\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Give Them A \u201cHello\u201d From A Celebrity <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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Last but definitely not least there\u2019s Cameo. If you don\u2019t know what this is, it\u2019s a company where celebrities, athletes, and pop culture personalities send messages to the person of your choosing for a set fee. It\u2019s a pretty special gift for the person that never needs anything but would love or just get a total kick out of their favorite celeb saying hi to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Do you feel better? Breathing a little easier, I hope. Regardless, best of luck in all of your holiday gifting adventures. You\u2019ve got this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

50 last-minute gifts that will actually arrive on time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n

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Oops, you did it again. You waited until the last minute to get a gift. You love your parents, boyfriend\/girlfriend, friends, and that coworker who always has work tea \u2014 but when you’re stressing over the perfect gift for said special person, time gets away from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

We get it and we’re not here to judge. Rather, we are here to help. Finding a last-minute gift that’s actually meaningful is hard, to be quite honest. There are still ways to get personalized or sentimental gifts even in a time crunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Depending on how<\/em> last-minute you’re pushing it, there are actually some really neat gifts you can get. This is especially true if you’re an Amazon Prime member and get free one- and two-day shipping, plus some overnight delivery options,<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

The safest bets include online services, subscription services, and stuff with digital delivery. And in a year when everything is more expensive than we’re used to, a simple gift card isn’t boring \u2014 it’s a lifesaver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Check out some unique last-minute gift options below:<\/p>\n\n\n]]><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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