Are you still shopping for the holidays?  Never fear, you are NOT alone!  You’ve got nothing to worry about, because we’re gonna take care of it right here with last minute gift ideas!  I highlighted a few stores that have a variety of items (clothing, appliances, electronics, toys, kids things, etc.) that will ship in time for Christmas Eve, with shipping deadlines ranging from today (hurry!) to 12/23.

And for the really, really last minute gifts, MANY of these are available for FREE One-Day or Two-Day shipping if you’ve got Amazon Prime (sign up HERE!) or available to order online and pickup in-store or via drive-up that same day.  Soooo grateful for store pickup!

Alright people, let’s FINISH THAT GIFT SHOPPING!

 

Shipping Deadlines For Stores In Time For Christmas

Here are a few stores with gifts for all ages that you can still order from and get delivered in time for Christmas.  I’ll note which stores offer store pickup options w/ online orders.

1. Amazon for Prime Members – Free One-Day and Two-Day for thousands of items.  Sign up for Prime HERE.
2. Target – 12/21 with free two-day shipping on orders of $35+.  Same day store and drive-up pickup available.
3. Nordstrom – 12/20 by 12pm ET.  Same day store and drive-up pickup available.
4. Macy’s – 12/18 by 11:59pm ET for standard shipping and 12/21 by 12pm ET for express shipping.  Same day store pickup available.
5. J.Crew Factory – 12/19 by 11:59pm ET for standard shipping and 12/22 by 12pm ET for overnight shipping.
6. Old Navy – 12/20 for free delivery by 12/24 for orders $50+, later for paid, rushed shipping. Same day store pickup available.

Last Minute Gifts For Her

1. PMT Gift Card for an Outfit Guide or Starter Kit Wardrobe Guide.  Give the gift of style with a PMT Outfit Guide!  Help someone create a mix and match wardrobe and learn to put together outfits effortlessly.
2. Travel Jewelry Organizer – PMT fave!  The only jewelry organizer I found with a panel big enough to hold my Nickel & Suede statement earrings!
3. Plaid Blanket Scarf – 31 prints. Affordable gift that packs a punch.
4. Cute Loungewear – So many cute options!  These are fuzzy and lightweight.
5. Travel Clothing Steamer – Forget ironing!  Steaming clothes is way more fun, and honestly a game changer!
6. Simple Modern Tumbler – Sleek design and tons of colors.
7. Kate Spade Wallet – I own this, and it’s held up SO well after YEARS of daily use!
8. She Believed She Could So She Did Necklace – Erin got this for a friend and she loved it.
9. Everyday Reversible Tote – My daily tote for the last several years
10. Hand Letter & Calligraphy Beginner’s Guide – Fun gift for a creative friend–and great to learn a new hobby during COVID life!
11. Barefoot Dreams Cardigan – FAN FAVORITE.  Super cozy and soft for lounging around the house.  Too heavy for me, but my sister and mother-in-law LOVE it. Washes extremely well–like new after years.
12. Barefoot Dreams Cardigan on Amazon with Prime.  Select colors and sizes available before 12/25.
13. Grey & White Letter Board
14. Suede Moto Jacket – LOOOOOOVE this one!
15. Butter Socks – For the lover of all soft and cozy things!
16. L’Occitane Hand Lotion – My favorite hand lotion for very dry hands.  Works well, doesn’t get too greasy. Love the little gift sets–I keep one in my bag, one in my car, and one on my desk.
17. Throw Blanket – EASY gift when you don’t know what to give.  SUPER soft and fuzzy, and affordable. We have 3!  Wash very well, don’t pill. Tons of colors.
18. Theracane Massager – Not a cute or pretty gift, but SO helpful!  Lets you get the knots out of your own shoulders and back whenever you need!  We’ve gifted these to MANY friends, and they’ve loved it.
19. Fabric Defuzzer – Not an impressive-looking gift, but my family members who are extremely utilitarian love this.  Make sweaters look like new
20. Ghiradelli’s Chocolate Squares – Get me a bag of these–or 3–and I’ll be SOOOOOO happy! 😂🍫
21. Tartan Flannel Pajamas
22. Leopard Print Belt – Classic and versatile!
23. Tan Bucket Bag – Cute bag that goes with a lot of things and comes in tons of colors.
24. Revlon One Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer – Super popular for smoothing hair, drying, AND volumizing all at once!  Tons of people say this has cut down their time spent on hair tremendously!

 

Last Minute Gifts For Him

1. Any of these plaid shirts.  So many options and super affordable on sale!
2. Theracane Massager – Not a cute or pretty gift, but SO helpful!  Lets you get the knots out of your own shoulders and back whenever you need!  We’ve gifted these to MANY friends, and they’ve loved it.
3. Back & Neck Deep Tissue Massager – If you want a heavier duty massager, try this one.  Nearly 3,500 reviews and 4.5 stars!
4. Sneakers – Cool, low profile sneakers great for everyday wear.  Several colors. Tons of reviews.
5. Allbirds Sneakers – Wool, renewable materials, COMFY, machine washable, and minimizes odors
6. Cable Organizer – Small gift that makes commuting to work more enjoyable through organization.
7. Hydroflask Cup – We’ve had Hydroflask water bottles and the Tumbler Cup for years, but Benson tried this one from a coworker and fell in love.  He described it as having “the perfect lip feel,” whatever that means. 😂 His coworker bought it for him as a gift!
8. Grooming Kit – Trims beard, ear, nose, and more.  4,470 reviews and 4.5 stars!
9. Cocktail Shaker Set – Create a variety of drinks with this stainless steel 6-piece bartending set
10. Portable Phone Charger – So practical, and anyone who is on-the-go constantly has been grateful we gifted them one of these.
11. Electric Kettle – Lets you boil water at specific temps and keeps water hot long after you’ve turned it on.
12. Beanie – One of our PMT teammate’s husband wears this everyday
13. UGG Slippers – lined with shearling (from Amazon).  Same slippers available at Nordstrom (if you need store pickup) HERE.
14. Wireless Charging Station for iPhone, Apple Watch, and Air Pods –
15. Leather Driving / Smart Phone Gloves – Lambskin leather gloves that work with smart phones
16. Men’s Skagen Watch – Sleek and versatile–great for casual and formal outfits.  Great brand for men’s watches!
17. Baseball Tee – Great tees that are SUPER affordable. My husband loves them, and after recommending them for a couple years, many PMTers said their husbands love these now too!  From Benson: “It has so many details!” Such as: it’s thicker than most other baseball tees, the sleeves are full length whereas most baseball tees are 3/4 sleeves, the hem of the wrists is finished rather than undone like most baseball tees, the bottom hem is curved and slit on the sides, there is contrast stitching at the shoulders and a stitched V at the neck for more detail and interest.
18. Black Jeans – These were game changers for Benson and our other friend who we gifted these to.  Neither of them knew men’s jeans could be stretchy and so comfy!  Also very affordable.
19. Lego Sets – Legos are not just for kids!  With Addie getting more and more into Legos, Benson brought out his old childhood sets that his mom saved (crazy, I know!).  He’s been back into building old sets and loving it!
20. Slim Pocket Wallet – Cut the bulk and travel lighter.  18,000+ great reviews. 

 

Last Minute Gifts For Him, Her Or Them

1. Throw Blanket – EASY gift when you don’t know what to give.  SUPER soft and fuzzy, and affordable. We have 3!  Wash very well, don’t pill. Lots of colors.
2. Air Fryer – Get crispy chicken thighs, wings, veggies, fries, and more–in a MUCH healthier way!  My mom loves her air fryer!
3. Affordable Robot Vacuum – Let this vacuum do the work for you.  It’s one of the more affordable options out there with 34,700 reviews (!) and 4.5 stars!!
4. Hot Sauce Sampler – with flavors and peppers from around the world!
5. Weighted blankets – are quite popular for their calming and relaxing abilities!  This one has 15,000 reviews and 4.6 stars.
6. Hydroflask Water Bottle – Our favorite!  Keeps water cold up to 24 hours and hot up to 6.  Tons of colors.
7. Theracane Massager – Not a cute or pretty gift, but SO helpful!  Lets you get the knots out of your own shoulders and back whenever you need!  We’ve gifted these to MANY friends, and they’ve loved it.
8. Back & Neck Deep Tissue Massager – If you want a heavier duty massager, try this one.  Nearly 3,500 reviews and 4.5 stars!
9. GoToobs – BEST travel tubes. Don’t leak, easy to clean.
10. Packing Cubes – Game changers!  We’ve gifted these many times, and EVERYONE reports how life-changing they are after they finally use them.  Keeps your whole suitcase organized and makes traveling less stressful. Can throw these in the washing machine!
11. Portable Phone Charger – So practical, and anyone who is on-the-go constantly has been grateful we gifted them one of these.
12. Electric Kettle – Lets you boil water at specific temps, and keeps water hot long after you’ve turned it on
13. Bluetooth Wireless Speaker – 39,000+ great reviews!  Compact w/ a cool design.
14. Essential Oil Diffuser & Humidifier – Holds 500mL of water and lasts up to 10 hours!  Has lots of light options.
15. Cuisinart Toaster Oven – Our toaster oven is 11 years old, but is going STRONG.  However, newer ones have some capabilities that our current one doesn’t have.  We don’t NEED a new toaster oven but would totally make use of what a newer one offers.  The same way I made loungewear my “spoil myself” Christmas gift, this is Benson’s. 😆 This is one item he actually hasn’t bought yet, but it’s at the top of the list.
16. Hydroflask Cup – We’ve had Hydroflask water bottles and the Tumbler Cup for years, but Benson tried this one from a coworker and fell in love.  He described it as having “the perfect lip feel,” whatever that means. 😂 His coworker bought it for him as a gift!

 

Last Minute Gifts For Young Kids

1. Duplos (Amazon) – This set or any other.  Great for kids 4 y/o and under.
2. Duplos (Target w/ in-store pickup)
3. LEGOs – Great for kids 4 y/o and older
4. Magna-Tiles or Picasso Tiles – These never get old, and kids can use them at nearly any age.
5. Scoop and Learn Ice Cream Cart – This was a HUUUUUUGE hit with our kids and their cousins last year!
6. Rain Boots
7. Digital Camera – Durable for kids
8. Kinetic Sand – Ella and Addie LOVE this.  We didn’t get this exact set, but something similar.  This sand feels like wet sand, but it’s not wet at all.  It’s magnetic!  And reusable!  It’s supposed to NOT stick to your hands, but Ella has sweaty little hands, so it sticks to her anyway.  We use baby powder to get it off.  It doesn’t stick to anyone else’s hands in our family.  Ella can play with this on her own without any assistance, unlike Play-doh where she needs help rolling things out.
9. Microphone – Kids love hearing their own voices booming loudly.  😛  My kids have had this for 2 years, and it still gets a lot of play.
10. Grooming & Shaving Pretend Play Kit – Both Addie and Ella want this soooo badly.
11. Makeup Pretend Play Kit – They want a makeup kit super badly too!
12. Sequence for Kids – Addie’s addicted!
13. Scooter
14. Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Set – Another HUGE favorite among our girls and all the kids at their daycare!
15. Squishy Unicorn Pillow – Both Addie and Ella love these kinds of pillows.  Or this Squishy Dog Pillow or Squishy Dinosaur Pillow.
16. Balance Bike – Helps kids learn to ride bikes w/o needing training wheels.  Tons of colors.
17. Radio Flyer Steer & Stroll Trike
18. T-Ball Set
19. Easy Score Soccer & Goal Set
20. Indoor HOVER Soccer Set – for younger and older kids.  Floats and hovers over floor like air hockey.
21. Sneaky Squirrel Game – Good for 3-4 year olds and up
22. Skip Hop Backpack – Fan favorite!  Great for preschool age kids.

 

Last Minute Gifts For Older Kids

1. Gravity Maze – A fun, educational, and challenging game for different ages
2. Perplexus – Cool 3D track marble mazes within different shapes – these can keep my (Erin) boys busy for hours. Great substitutes for screens on road trips.
3. Gravitrax – Another fun AND educational toy involving creating marble runs with lots of different elements
4. Monopoly Deal – A quick and easy card game version of Monopoly
5. Harry Potter illustrated editions – Beautifully illustrated, coffee table-sized books, great for reading aloud
6. Battleship – One of my (Erin) kids’ favorite board games.
7. Penny skateboard – The 27″ version is all the rage with my (Erin) 8-year-old
8. Hexbug playset – These electronic bugs move around using vibration and are super entertaining to watch
9. Sphero BOLT – A programmable robot ball that interacts with its app for fun games and STEM/coding learning
10. Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone – 4.4 stars with 26K+ ratings
11. Mille Bornes card game – Such a fun game that my (Erin) boys love to play with each other
12. SKYJO card game – Another fun and simple card game that my (Erin) boys play together
13. Letter Light Box Sign – Customizable fun for kids’ rooms
14. Color-Changing LED Light Strip Kit – More fun decor for kids’ rooms. Includes a remote.
15. Selfie Ring Light & Tripod – 4.4 stars with 20K+ ratings. Great for smart phone live streaming and video calls. Includes a remote.

Last Minute Gifts For Families

1. Popcorn Machine – Kids get a kick out of watching all the kernels pop!  Include a movie and a cozy blanket!
2. Instant Camera – Benson’s company gave one to our family, and our kids LOVE it.
3. Kids Against Maturity game – 4.6 stars with almost 10K ratings
4. Kids Cookbook – 150+ easy recipes for families to cook together
5. Giant Jenga – a super-sized version of the classic game. So fun!
6. Ladder Toss outdoor game set – a fun outdoor game for the whole family
7. Pizza Grilling Set – Includes pizza stone, folding pizza peel, and pizza cutter – specifically designed for use on a grill. 4.5 stars with 4K+ ratings.
8. Table Topics – My (Erin) family has and loves these! A box of cards with questions to start fun/thought-provoking/engaging conversations at the dinner table. They come in a variety of options for families, couples, teens, etc.
9. Snow Cone Maker – 4.6 stars with almost 2,500 ratings
10. Waffle Stick Maker – 4.4 stars with almost 1,300 ratings
11. Portable Ping Pong Net – Play ping pong anywhere with this net that can easily attach to most surfaces
12. Watch Ya’ Mouth game – 4.6 stars with 10K+ ratings – a great game for family laughs
13. Multi-device Charging Station – Organizes and charges up to 6 devices at a time
14. Scrabble Deluxe Edition – A beautiful wooden rotating game board with wooden tiles
15. Ice Cream Maker – 4.7 stars with 10k+ ratings
16. Mini Portable Projector – Easily connects to smartphone or other devices, big display size, low fan noise