13 Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Looking for the perfect last minute gift for the traveler or dog-lover in your life? What about your forgetful friend or beauty-obsessed loved one? We’ve got plenty of last minute gifts for everyone on your list here. Check them all out below.
Note that many of these gifts are available through Amazon, so if you’re ordering you may want to follow this helpful shipping guide:
December 18: Last day for standard shipping
December 20: Last day for two-day shipping (free with Prime)
December 21: Last day for one-day shipping (only in select cities, free with Prime)
December 24: Last day for same-day delivery (order before 9:30 a.m. local time, only in select cities, free with Prime)
1. Enchanted Travel Gift Card
Keep the stress to a minimum and give the gift of travel this year! We’ve made it simple by offering Enchanted Travel gift cards. Our holiday gift cards are available now in any dollar amount and can be used towards any Enchanted Travel package. Call our offices today at 402-281-3022 to order yours!
2. Wine Delivery Subscription
Looking for something perfect for the wine lover in your life? Consider getting them a wine delivery subscription for Christmas this year! We like , which eliminates all stress that may come from the wine purchasing process. The service matches you with bottles based on individual preferences. In addition, you can have the bottles shipped to their doorstep at no extra cost.
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3. Custom Calendar
We love this one from Shutterfly for a great last minute gift idea. Choose from over 50 styles and layouts, then personalize with special dates, photos and text.
4. Birchbox Subscription
I personally have a Birchbox subscription and I have also gifted it in the past to my sister-in-law. We both love it! This last minute gift is a great way to honor the make-up and beauty-loving friend on your list this year.
5. Blue Apron Subscription
This is another item on the list that I have personally given as a gift in the past. I gave both my sisters a Blue Apron subscription for Christmas a few years back, and it was a huge hit. They both loved that all of the ingredients came in ready-to-use measurements. In addition, they enjoyed trying new recipes like Orange Beef & Bok Choy with Jasmine Rice, and Caramelized Onion & Feta Sandwiches with Roasted Cauliflower Salad. Yum!
6. BarkBox Subscription
I know what you’re thinking, another subscription? But will all of the great options on the market this holiday season, we just couldn’t help ourselves! BarkBox is the perfect gift for your dog-obsessed loved one. In addition, it is the ideal option for the pup in your life. It comes to your door each month, with a themed collection of innovative toys, all-natural treats and chews that your doggo will love.
7. Key Chain iPhone Charger
Give this tiny lifesaver to the friend who is always needing a charge. We love this one that you can get on Amazon because it is tangle-free, lightweight and convenient to carry. Plus, we love the leather tassel design
8. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
This is the perfect choice for the on-the-go bookworm in your life. I have one myself, and I absolutely love it. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite retails at around $150, but you can get it on Amazon right now for just $99!
9. Nespresso Virtuo
I just got my very own Nespresso Virtuo Coffee and Espresso Machine in the mail as an early Christmas gift from my mother, so I can attest to its perfection first hand! I love having fresh espresso with the ease of a Virtuo pod. Gift this to the coffee lover on your list this year.
10. DIY Zen Wishing Stone
The DIY Zen Wishing Stone from Uncommongoods is a slate tablet and brush set for “meditative mark-making”. This is the perfect gift for the peace-seeking loved on in your life.
11. Amazon Echo Dot
The new and improved smart speaker with Alexa is the perfect gift for literally anyone on your list. You can get the Echo Dot on Amazon right now for about $30. Whoever you gift this to can add Alexa to any room in their house and start living an easier life ASAP! See what Alexa can do here.
12. 23andMe Kit
I gifted this to my Dad for his birthday this year and it was a great success! In fact, he found out he is a bit more Irish than he thought, which was fun. Help your loved one discover their own ancestry with a 23andMe kit. In addition, they’re running a special for the holidays with 30% off + free gift wrap! Offer ends December 25.
13. Tile Pro
These handy Bluetooth trackers make the perfect last minute gift for your loved one who is always misplacing common necessities like their phone, keys, or luggage. In addition, the 2018 model is upgraded with increased range to keep tabs on all of your important items directly from your smartphone or through Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant.
Call us today at 402-281-3022 or get started here.
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 16. Here is a roundup of some of the best presents to gift your travel-loving dad to celebrate.
Tile
If your dad loses his absolute mind when his luggage is misplaced, this is the gift for him this Father’s Day. This tiny Bluetooth tracker attaches to your bag so he’ll know where it is at all times. Even if he loses his phone, his Tile tracker can help him find that as well.
Where to buy: thetileapp.com, starting at $25
The World Atlas of Beer
This is a great gift for your beer-loving dad, even if he doesn’t have time to travel the world right now. This glossy coffee table book includes maps and tasting notes for over 500 international beers in 35 countries. It will probably inspire your dad to travel more too!
Where to buy: amazon.com, $20
Fitbit Fitness Activity Tracker
One of my favorite parts about exploring a new city by foot is seeing how many steps and miles I got in a day! Okay, maybe not my favorite part – but I love checking it after a long day of adventures. The Fitbit ‘Charge 3’ Fitness Activity Tracker will give your dad his daily count reports and let him know when his heart rate goes up or down.
Where to buy: amazon.com, $140
Leatherman Wave+ Multi-tool
The newest multi-use tool from the brand Leatherman provides the best gift for Father’s Day. It includes 17 tools in total, including two types of pliers, a serrated knife and a saw. Get this for the dad who loves to come to the rescue in a travel crisis.
Where to buy: amazon.com, $100
The Carry-on Cocktail Kit
If your dad is a nervous flyer, ease his anxiety with a carry-on cocktail kit for Father’s Day. They come in many different flavors, including Old Fashioned and Moscow Mule.
Where to buy: amazon.com, $24
Mr. Lentz Passport Wallet
Your dad may already have a passport wallet, but this one from Mr. Lentz brand is a total upgrade. It is slim and simple and each is made by hand in the United States. It holds his passport in addition to up to 6 credit cards, airline tickets and any other travel documents he may need.
Where to buy: mrlentz.com, $72
Tech Dopp Kit
Upgrade your dad’s go-to carry-on with this Tech Dopp Kit. It keeps everything organized, from his charging cables, to his headphone wires and other loose electronics.
Where to buy: shop.coolmaterial.com, $200
Kindle Paperwhite
I was skeptical of Kindles for a very long time, but now that I’ve had my Kindle Paperwhite for about two years I am a true believer. The battery lasts for weeks and it is extremely lightweight. In addition, it is waterproof so he doesn’t have to worry about spilling his airplane cocktail on it.
Where to buy: amazon.com, $120
Being a Dad is Weird: Lessons in Fatherhood From My Family to Yours
Ben Falcone (Melissa McCarthy’s husband) wrote this book of funny stories about parenting. It’s the perfect option for the dad who still doesn’t want that Kindle Paperwhite! Or, he can download it right onto his new device if he so chooses. Fun fact: Falcone wrote this book as a Christmas gift for his dad.
Where to buy: amazon.com, $8.59 for hardcover + it is included if he has a Kindle Unlimited subscription.
The Flux Portable Charger
If your dad is constantly worried about keeping his phone fully charged, then this is the gift for him. This portable charger is slim and weights only 3.1 ounces. It has built-in cords for both Android and iPhone and is perfect for on-the-go use or everyday. Even though it is lightweight, it packs up to 2 full charges so your dad will never be without charge!
Where to buy: fluxchargers.com, $29.95
An Unforgettable Vacation
The best gift you could possibly give your dad this Father’s Day? Some quality time! Call us today at 402-390-9291 to surprise your dad with tickets to paradise. We promise you he will love it!