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Gift Ideas for the Last Minute Shopper

Holiday Gift Ideas for Last Minute Shoppers

Although we naturally feel closest to the people we love, it’s not always easy to find the perfect gift while shopping during the holidays. Especially, if you’re shopping for someone who already has just about everything that you can think of. 

But it’s important to remember that gift giving is just one of the many ways to show that you're thinking of others during the holidays. It’s a symbolic gesture, which demonstrates love, happiness, appreciation and acknowledgement for the people in your life. This is why many of us get so highly involved with the season by giving gifts. It’s an act of love to show how much we care. 

So, while most of your holiday shopping may already be complete by now- you may still find yourself shopping for those you hold most dear among your extended circle of family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors leading right up to the final day of Christmas.

To help take some of the guesswork out of your last minute shopping, here’s a list of some additional but thoughtful last minute gift ideas to give during the Christmas season and beyond for just about everyone on your list. 

 

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Jypsea Leathergoods African Print Face Mask and Pouch

Photograph credit: Jordan McKinney - courtesy of Jypsea Leathergoods 

  • Face Mask Pouch Set w/ African Wax Print Face Mask, ($45) by Jypsea Leathergoods - available at: terinanicole.com

 

 Handwarmer Mug and UGG Socks

available at: nordstrom.com

  • TAG Forest Handwarmer Mug, ($30) 
  • UGG Pompom Fleece Lined Socks, ($49.50) 

 

 

Leopard Print Satin Pillowcase and GoHeat Cordless Heating Pad by Sunbeam

For Comfort and Wellbeing

 

 

Scented Candles Holiday Gift Ideas for Women and Men

available at: nordstrom.com

  • Boy Smells Cedar Stack Scented Candle, ($32)
  • Voluspa Japonica French Cade Lavendar Large Embrossed Glass Jar Candle, ($30)

 

Cozy Mittens and Makeup Holiday Gift Ideas

available at: nordstrom.com

  • Soia & Kyo Faux Fur Mittens, ($75)
  • Nudestix The Nude Gloss Balm Lip + Cheek Kit, ($24)

 

 

Theragun Therapy Device and Wireless Charger UV Cleaner

available at: nordstrom.com


  • Theragun Elite Percussive Therapy Device, ($399) 
  • Lexon Oblio Wireless Charger & UV Cleaner, ($79.90)

 

 

Aesop Hand Wash and Coconut Beauty & Body Trio Kit

available at: nordstrom.com

  • Aesop Resurrection Rinse-Free Hand Wash, ($10)
  • Herbivore Botanicals Coconut Love Body Ritual Kit, ($35)

 

 Men's Sweater and Water Bottle -  Last Minute Gift Ideas for Men

available at: nordstrom.com

  • ALLSAINTS Dali Space Dye Crewneck Wool Blend Sweater, ($169)
  • S'well Black Diamond Collection 17 Ounce Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, ($35)

 

 

Shave Gel and Intense Therapy Lip Balm with SPF

available at: nordstrom.com

  • Baxter of California Beard Line-Up Shave Gel, ($18)
  • Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 Duo, ($15)

 

 

Wool Blend Hat and Sweatpants

available at: nordstrom.com


  • Ganni_Recycled Wool Blend Hat, ($95)
  • PJ Salvage Band Sweatpants, ($64)

 

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