Forgot to pick up a gift for someone? These last-minute gifts will help you save face.
Netflix Gift Card
Everyone can do with a few months of a streaming service for free, and Netflix is the best of them (and the service that never goes on sale).
Blue Bottle Coffee
Almost everyone loves coffee, but it can be difficult to please a discerning drinker. This subscription service won’t be at the door on Christmas, but pick their favorite roast and the wait will be worth it.
Promova
If your giftee travels a lot or is learning a new language, a Promova subscription is a good bet. They can make their own learning plan to build their vocabulary.
Planar Punk
A solo tabletop RPG can be a surprising and welcome gift for anyone that enjoys the genre! You can pick up a few of them, print them out, and have a unique and thoughtful gift.
KiwiCo
Know a kid that loves building and tinkering? KiwiCo is a monthly subscription box that gives them a new project to work on every month. There are options for toddlers all the way up to 18, so pick a box or get a gift card and they’ll love it.
Nintendo eShop Gift Card
If you know someone with a Switch but not what games they own, you can’t go wrong with an eShop gift card. It can also be a great complementary gift if you know someone is getting a Switch!
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is a fantastic replacement for cable, but it’s not cheap. Pick up a gift card to help make it more affordable and your giftee is sure to thank you.
Steam
Stumped on what to get someone? Open up Steam and grab something from their wishlist! It’s easy, they’re sure to love it, and you can even schedule the delivery for Christmas..
What to Look For In a Last-Minute Gift
If you’re looking for last-minute gifts before the holidays, there is one, critically important aspect to keep in mind—the gift has to make it on time! As we get closer and closer to Christmas, mail and delivery services will be more and more backed up. Even if a store promises delivery by Christmas, delivery delays and inclement weather can prevent that from happening. Even Amazon, which normally has a good turnaround with gift deliveries (especially if you have Prime) can deal with a lot of delays as it gets closer to December 25th.
So, the foolproof way to get a last minute gift is to buy them a gift card, a subscription to a service they want, or any sort of gift that has digital delivery. That will ensure you have the gift on time, and you can even print it out and put it in a nice card for your recipient to open. You can also pick them up a subscription box—while you may not have a gift on the day of, it’s the type of gift that keeps on giving unique and fun items for your giftee.
