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61 Genius Products That Would Actually Make Super Great Last Minute Gifts

Products they'll love and actually use all the time — delivered just in time.

What a year! The holidays are finally here! And while we’re doing our best to make sure the products we feature will arrive in time, shipping times are especially tricky this year, so we suggest shopping as early as you can.

Stock and shipping times can vary depending on where you live, which product you purchase, and more. So order earlier than you think you need to and be sure to double-check the retailers’ websites for shipping information to ensure that your gift will arrive in time for when you need it.

1. A totally soothing Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock that simulates the sunrise, so waking up (at any time) feels totally natural — because let's be real, these days, time is just a concept.

A customer review photo of the alarm clock on their nightstand

2. A Baker's Edge brownie pan, because everyone deserves to enjoy the magic of a corner piece.

A customer review photo of their Baker's Edge brownie pan

3. A compression eye mask that's great for anyone who suffers from headaches, migraines, sinus pain...or who just needs to relax.

A person wearing the Compression Pain Relief Mask while they sleep

4. A long-lasting HyperChiller designed to use regular water to chill their drinks, sometimes in under a minute — plus it's dishwasher-safe!

A customer review photo of their HyperChiller next to a glass of iced coffee

5. An awesome Mystical Fire Flame Colorant that'll turn their fire into a colorful light show. Just drop the pack unopened onto a fire and watch as the vibrant colors come to life.

6. A screaming goat, because if there is anything they need this year it's a tiny figurine of a goat screaming out their frustrations.

7. A very handy USB candle lighter perfect for any of your friends and family who are obsessed with candles.

8. A very handy craft storage cart for your favorite DIYer. It's designed with three built-in storage drawers, two dowels for hanging ribbon, two built-in shelves, slots for storing gift wrapping paper or other hanging crafts, and wheels so they can roll it anywhere they want.

The storage cart filled with craft supplies

9. An ion-generating Revlon one-step airbrush capable of drying, straightening, and giving their hair the volume they dream of with just one tool.

10. An investment-worthy Zadro towel warmer — they just drop in their towel before they go into the shower and in 15 minutes a deliciously cuddly towel will be ready to greet them.

A person taking a towel our of the warmer

11. A set of light-up coasters, because darkness is no excuse for messing up their table.

The coasters on a table in a dark room all lit up

12. A pack of very handy LokiStashed Velvet Hair Tie Scrunchies designed with a hidden zipper pocket so they can store their keys, money...any of the small things.

13. A dishwasher-safe airtight cold-brew maker that'll give them a nice pick-me-up right out of their fridge.

A customer review photo of them holding the cold brew maker

14. An awesome little handheld milk frother that'll up their at-home coffee game to the next level — it can basically froth up any milky drink (even those with dairy alternatives)!

15. A compact, waterproof coffee mug warmer with three heat settings and an auto-shutoff feature — so they never have to worry about that forgotten cup of coffee on their desk that gets ice cold before they finally have a chance to drink it.

A mug filled with coffee placed on the pink warmer

16. An amazing little LifeStraw Personal Water Filter designed to filter up to 1,000 gallons (4,000 liters) of contaminated water without iodine, chlorine, or other chemicals. It doesn't require batteries, it has no moving parts, and removes a minimum 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria, 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites, and filters to 0.2 microns — surpassing EPA filter standards.

17. A Squatty Potty that'll position them in a way that makes their poop pass through more comfortably.

A customer review photo of them holding up a thumbs up while their feet are on the squatty potty which is placed next to their toilet

18. A wireless sleep headphone headband designed with Bluetooth, ultra-thin HD stereo speakers that make it perfect for sleeping, workouts, air travel, and meditation.

19. A fully equipped Klutz Lego Make Your Own Movie Activity Kit with everything they need to make their very own Lego movie!

20. A super-genius luggage-mounted cup caddy that slides right onto the handle so they always have a place to put their coffee when they're carrying a million other things.

A photo of the gray cup caddy holding a Starbucks coffee and cellphone attached to a carry-on suitcase handle

21. A set of shredder claws, because who actually has time to wait for meat to cool before they handle or start shredding it? Not me, and I have the burned fingertips to prove it.

The claws being used to shred meat

22. An LED sunset lamp projector designed with a 180-degree rotation to help shine just enough color onto whatever wall they want.

The sunset light projected on to a living room wall

23. A water-resistant Amazfit Band 5 Fitness Tracker designed with Alexa built in, a 15-day battery life, and music controls, plus it'll monitor their sleep, blood oxygen, and heart rate.

A customer review photo of them wearing the fitness tracker in black

24. A super-comfortable memory foam seat cushion to give them a little relief while they work away.

25. A pair of light-up chopsticks for when they need the help of the Force to get them through a meal.

Two people holding the light-up chopsticks

26. A dishwasher-safe french fry holder that's made to fit into their cup holder — finally!! A way to devour every last french fry without having to dig through the bag or lose a man to the floor of their vehicle.

The French fry holder placed in the cupholder of a car

27. A straight-up swoon-worthy toy mat that cinches up when playtime is over for the easiest clean-up the world has ever seen.

28. A pack of aerating wine decanters so they can turn their two-buck chuck into deux-franc Claude.

Someone pouring wine using the decanter

29. A stainless-steel bottle sealer designed with a built-up pressure pump, because buying them the bottle of bubbly isn't exactly in the budget.

The Champagne Stopper

30. A cool mist, USB humidifier designed with adjustable mist mode, a 300ml water tank that lasts up to 10 hours, a seven-color LED light, and an auto shut-off that activates when it's out of water.

A model touching the cool mist humidifier in white with their finger

31. A really freakin' cool National Geographic Geodes Kit that lets them open up and examine crystals insides. It includes a detailed learning guide, the goggles, and two display stands.

32. A classic PlayStation console complete with 20 games, two wired controllers, a virtual memory card, and the HDMI cable you probably need — not to brag but I bought this console for my husband last Christmas and I won Christmas. Like, you probably didn't even know it was a contest, but it was and I won.

hand holding the compact console containing the games with a normal controller

33. A 48-bottle nail polish holder to help change the way they organize their ever-growing collection of polishes.

34. A three-piece pizza grilling set they can use to make the kind of oven-fresh pizza that'll have people asking, "Is that delivery or DiGiorno?" But it won't be either! 'Cause it's homemade!

35. A delightful Bitty Boomers Star Wars speaker so they can let the force of their music be heard.

An image of the speaker designed to look like Baby Yoda eating a frog

36. A wireless charging pad that'll work with their iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XS Max, X, Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+, S10+, S9, AirPods Pro, and a variety of other devices — all they have to do is place their device down on it!

37. A pair of cut-resistant gloves that'll actually protect their hands from any slicing and dicing.

A person wearing the gloves while cutting fish

38. A lasagna pan designed with three separate channels so they can cook multiple recipes at once — what's better than one type of lasagna? THREE TYPES OF LASAGNA!

39. A problem-solving and totally simple hat organizer that attaches to a hanger and can hold up to 10 of their favorite headwear.

The cap organizer with nine hats hanging

40. A super-soft beanbag cover they'll fill with all their favorite stuffed animals — it'll create extra seating PLUS it'll help them get rid of the sea of teddy bears cluttering up their room.

41. A genius little Aquapaw slow treat-dispensing mat so they can distract their pup while they clean 'em up — it easily sticks to any smooth service (like their shower tiles) and they just fill it with some PB.

42. A 2-liter capacity air fryer that uses heat and powerful dual fans to circulate hot air around food for the same crispy results they'd get from a deep fryer.

43. A very fancy rotating tie rack that fits right onto their closet rod.

The Primode Motorized tie rack

44. An LED, touch-sensitive, remote-controlled lamp that, as the reviewers note, will bring their room to life!

The light in a corner of the bedroom

45. A dishwasher-safe silicone soup cube tray designed to fit a serving (one cup) of soup/chili/stew/sauce per cube so they can freeze and then reheat when they need a quick meal. It also comes designed with a lid so they can easily stack them and four fill lines (½ cup, 1 cup, 125 mL, 250 mL) so they know how much they're serving.

The silicone tray filled with soup next to a bowl with one of the frozen squares

46. A roll-on Migrastil Migraine Stick made with a combination of essential oils that can help soothe away the pains and symptoms caused by headaches — everyday, annoying headaches that literally everyone causes them.

47. A lightweight, programmable egg cooker, because believe it or not, the hardest thing to learn to cook are freakin' eggs — this little gadget can boil up to six eggs at a time, poach two eggs with its separate poaching tray, or even make an omelet!

48. A six-drawer tea organizer designed to fit 15 tea bags in each drawer — gone are the days of loose tea bags scattered throughout their drawers and cabinets.

The six drawer tea bag holder

49. An awesome portable mini projector that uses LED lights to deliver 1080p full HD and make their next movie night totally epic.

50. A clip-on ring light to help take their selfie game to a whole new level.

A customer review photo of them holding up the lit ring light

51. An awesome handheld Bluetooth speaker designed with a 16-watt sound and a deeper bass for a perfect sound that travels with them to any room in their house. It also has 24 hours of playtime before it needs a charge and is totally waterproof.

A customer review photo of the speaker in some grass

52. An adorable Baby Yoda nightlight that'll guide the way during their middle-of-the-night journeys to the bathroom.

53. A compatible Apple Watch stand designed to look just like their favorite classic comp — just because you can't afford to buy them the watch doesn't mean you can't give them some cool accessories to go with them.

A customer review photo of the watch stand

54. A super cool mirror surface, LED display, a digital clock designed with a dimming mode that offers three levels of brightness, and a dual USB port so you can charge your phone right on it.

55. A jigsaw puzzle roll mat so you can work on a puzzle without having it take over the entire kitchen table.

56. A pack of beautiful Cleverfy Aromatherapy Shower Steamers just in case maybe they aren't big on baths.

The box of shower steamer surrounded by the loose steamers

57. A handy little in-car dip clip perfect for all the dinner parties they plan on hosting at their new favorite restaurant.

58. A bottle of Mike's Hot Honey they'll quickly wonder how they ever lived without! Seriously, it's spicy, sweet, and tastes SO good on pizza.

Someone pouring Mike's Hot Honey on a pizza.

59. A NOONI Marshmallow Whip Maker that'll quickly and easily turn their face wash into a rich foam making for easier and more gentle application.

60. An LED flame speaker to give them that relaxing I-just-lit-a-candle feeling and soft sound they might need before bedtime but won't light their whole house on fire.

A person sleeping next to the flame speaker

61. A desktop Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy. Hi. I'm Elena, President and CEO of Elena's Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy Emporium and Warehouse. Thanks to a shipping error, I am now currently overstocked on Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guys and I'm passing the savings on to yoooou!

The Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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