Last-Minute Gifts from Amazon

Voluspa Noble Fir Candle

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This fir candle from Voluspa will fill your gift recipients’ home with the nostalgic scent of a fresh Christmas tree to put them in the holiday spirit. Combined with a classic green votive with whimsical trees gracing the glass, it’s a cozy gift for a teacher, your mother-in-law, and more. For a more budget-friendly candle option, we also love the Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar candle.

Laneige Lip Glowy Vanilla Balm

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The internet’s favorite lip balm will be gleefully received by a coworker, your best friend, or anyone in between. The hydrating balm comes in several different scents, but the vanilla is our pick for that warm, holiday cookie feeling.

Recess Pickleball Paddles - Zuma

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Whether they’re learning pickleball or they already love it, they’ll love playing with these lightweight and durable paddles. The silicone grip makes them easy and comfortable to hold, and they come with a canvas cover to protect the paddles between uses. You can also shop directly from the Recess site for more patterns if you have a little more wiggle room for shipping time.

Netvue by Birdfy Solar Powered Smart Bird Feeder

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For the bird lover in your life, give them the Netvue Birdfy Lite smart bird feeder camera. The innovative bird feeder features an integrated camera that connects to the accompanying app to show video footage of birds eating at the feeder. The weatherproof feeder has motion detection that alerts users of visits from feathered friends and offers full-color night vision that captures their brilliant plumage clearly.

Bedsure GentleSoft Cypress Fleece Throw Blanket

Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Dearfoams Fireside Shearling Scuff Slipper

Last-Minute Gifts from Target

Hearth & Hand with Magnolia 16-Inch Plant Grow Light Stake

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We love grow lights for indoor houseplants, but we can definitely acknowledge that they tend to be more practical than cute. But this dimmable grow light stake from Hearth & Hand with Magnolia checks both of those boxes, making it a perfect last-minute gift for the plant parent in your life. It comes in brass or cream, and it simply plugs into a wall outlet like a normal tabletop lamp.

Stanley 12-Ounce Stainless Steel Classic Legendary Mug

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Help them keep their hot beverages warm, even when the air is brutally cold. This classic Stanley mug will keep their tea, coffee, or homemade hot chocolate warm and comforting whether they’re sitting on their back porch with an electric heater or braving the elements on an annual camping trip. Plus, the icy pastel hues are reminiscent of ballerinas prancing in The Nutcracker.

Houdini Electric Corkscrew

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Save them the struggle of having to finagle with a manual wine bottle opener. This battery-operated electric wine bottle opener uncorks a bottle with just the touch of a button. Swing by the store on the way to your holiday party to grab a warm and spicy seasonal red wine to pair with the bottle opener so your recipient can put it to work ASAP.

Threshold 400 Thread Count Printed Performance Sheet Set

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Winter is prime time for snuggling up in bed, and the blur of frosty, lazy days in between Christmas and New Years are prime time for bed rotting. Your gift recipient will love lounging in bed with these smooth and almost silky sheets from Target. They feel much more luxurious than the price tag indicates, so you can give a quality gift without breaking the bank.

Kitsch Queen Size Satin Standard Pillowcase

Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Fluted Ceramic Trinket Dish

Picnic Time Montecito Outdoor Picnic Blanket with Harness

Hearth & Hand Kitchen Clock and Timer

Last-Minute Gifts from Walmart

Beautiful 1-Liter Electric Gooseneck Kettle

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This electric kettle from Walmart will speedily heat up water for tea lovers or pour-over coffee connoisseurs. It comes in several neutral and playful hues to match any kitchen, apartment, or even a dorm room. You could even pair it with their favorite tea or even the Stanley 12-ounce mug so they can take their tea on the go.

Better Homes & Gardens 100th Anniversary New Cook Book

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They’ll love sitting by the fireplace while flipping through over 100 years of recipes and culinary history with our very own 100th anniversary cookbook. With our classic red and white design, the cookbook features a rich history of recipes and even modern updates on some old favorites.

Daybetter Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer

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Your gift recipient will appreciate being able to create cozy hygge or mys ambience in their home with this candle lamp warmer. The warm hues of the light mixed with the textured glass help create a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere. Add a decorative Christmas-tree scented candle in their gift bag for them to use with the candle warmer to really put them in the holiday spirit.

Better Homes & Gardens Scalloped Wooden Jewelry Box

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This scalloped wooden trinket box from Walmart is a versatile and affordable gift. Your recipient can use it as a catchall for keys or remote, or they can use it to store their go-to daily jewelry. You can even use the trinket box as gift packaging and have a bracelet or necklace inside the box, or if you’re really short on top, add a gift card to their favorite store inside.

Better Homes & Gardens Tortoise Glass Vase

Galison Mudpuppy Snowy Night 500 Piece Puzzle

Crock-Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmer

Lego Icons Poinsettia Plant Building Set

Your Questions, Answered

How can I get a same-day gift?

There are a few easy solutions for same-day gifts. As long as you do not order anything personalized or customized, it's possible to get a gift out the door quickly. For example, Amazon Prime members can order a gift that ships for delivery on the same day. Or, look for a nearby brick-and-mortar retailer with a robust site and filter gifts for "in-store pickup" so you can grab it in person, pronto.

Send a same-day gift to a recipient using Instacart's gifting feature. Choose from flowers to sweet treats and candles, fragrances, and liquor to small tech items and even tools, where available. Every retailer using Instacart has its own delivery windows. Some run until midnight, others run 24-hour deliveries. You'll need an Instacart account to get started.

What is a printable gift receipt?

A printable gift receipt is helpful to the recipient if they want to return or exchange the gift. The gift receipt does not display the cost of the item, but it serves as proof of purchase, the store details, and the return policy.

For online orders, you can typically check off the option to include a gift receipt during checkout. It will help with returns. However, if you forget to initiate a gift receipt, you can always contact customer service to ask if one can be sent to you in case the recipient needs it.

When's the lastest I can ship a gift for Christmas Eve delivery?

To ensure your gifts arrive on or before Christmas Eve, it helps to know the last day to mail packages per carrier. Here's a quick look at the cutoff times of key carriers:

• USPS: December 17th for Ground Advantage/1st Class; December 18th for Priority Mail; December 20th for Priority Mail Express
• Federal Express: December 15th for Ground Economy; December 17th for 5-Day Transit; December 18th for 4-Day Transit; December 19th for 3-Day Transit; December 20th for Express Saver; December 22nd for 2-Day Transit; December 23rd for Overnight; December 24th for Same Day Transit
• UPS: December 18th for 3-Day Shipping; December 20th for 2nd-Day Air; December 22nd, last day to ship UPS 2nd Day Air for delivery December 24th; December 23rd, last day to ship UPS Next Day Air packages for delivery on December 24th

Can I request gift wrapping for online orders?

When ordering a gift online, be on the lookout for gift-wrap options during the checkout phase. You'll pay extra for the service, often around $5 (for small items) or more, depending on the vendor and the size of the gift. If you miss this option during checkout, contact customer service right away to see if you can add gift wrapping before the item ships.

Who We Are

Brandi Fuller joined Better Homes & Gardens as a shopping editor in 2022. She has written about home and outdoor products, including raised garden beds, sewing machines, birdhouses, mosquito repellents, mouse traps, and more.