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    49 Inexpensive Last-Minute Gifts You'll Want To Buy Two Of

    And yes, you're probably going to get one for yourself too — but don't wait too long.

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    1. A deck of The Golden Girls shot glasses they're sure to "thank you for being a friend" for getting them.

    The shot glasses with the golden girls' faces on them

    2. A Dash mini waffle maker in a favorite color so they can enjoy all the perks of a brunch out in the comfort of their own home. Now you & your bestie can make waffles, Facetime each other and gab — without having to put on real pants or go outside.

    The mini waffle maker in blue

    3. A 2023 Jeopardy desk calendar for the trivia buff who wants to prepare for their eventual game show domination. Each day has a different question and wager amount, so you can keep track of your ~score~ throughout the year.

    An example page from the 2023 verson with the question, date, category, and dollar amount of the wager

    4. An 18K gold–dipped initial necklace hung on an angle for a fashion-forward addition to their outfit — you can find expensive versions of this necklace at tons of high-end stores.

    5. A 10-pack of sheet masks packed with vitamins, minerals, and Icelandic glacier water to refresh and hydrate skin after it's been thoroughly stressed — after all that gift shopping, you deserve these. You can even split the pack up for easy stocking stuffers!

    The set of masks

    6. An iridescent Snitch fidget spinner they can play with wherever they go, just like James Potter in fictional days of yore.

    The rainbow toy that looks like a Flying Snitch with wings coming out of the sides

    7. A llama-shaped duster to serve as a reward for cleaning the house from attic to basement regularly this year (...or vacuuming just once, I don't know their life!).

    Two of the fluffy llama duster's in pink

    8. A Dolly Parton Pocket Wisdom book they'll want to put on display on the coffee table so they (or anyone who visits) can page through and learn a thing or two from Dolly herself. It's also pocket-sized so they can carry it around to easily reference one of the iconic quotes.

    The cover of the book

    9. A Breakfast at Tiffany's-inspired eye mask for anyone who's either a big Audrey Hepburn fan, Big Little Lies fan, or both!

    A model in the blue mask with gold trim and embroidered closed eyes and fringed lashes

    10. A printable game template to turn the game of Guess Who into a RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE VERSION. Gift it to the person you've watched every season with....and then also give to yourself, because "if you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?"

    The game where every character is a drag queen from the show

    11. A decoder ring you'll basically *have* to buy two of so you and your bestie can pass secret messages only the two of you can crack.

    The spinning ring with numbers that correspond to different letters when you spin it

    12. An elegant Bodum pour-over coffee maker for a fancy five-star hotel room service style brew in the comfort of their own home.

    The glass pour over coffee maker with cork around the middle

    13. A 5-in-1 wine stopper that'll also aerate (so their three-buck ~opens up~ to let the nuances and flavors shine), filter out cork particles, pour neatly, and re-cork the bottle.

    Wine pouring out of the stopper

    14. A Tetris-esque wooden puzzle kids of all ages will enjoy — and honestly I wouldn't mind having a go at this myself. No screens needed!

    15. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, a speedy (and hilarious) card game that'll have everyone racing to beat each other to slap the cards while giggling all the way.

    16. A ~beary~ smart portable pack of soap sheets, because when public bathrooms run out of hand soap (especially in times like ::gestures around::) that is *not* a good feeling. We love a cute *and* practical gift.

    The pink plastic container with ears and a nose, plus the pink paper-thin soap sheets

    17. An external battery that'll be like giving them the gift of an always-charged smartphone for years to come — and really you too when you're out together, since it can charge more than one device!

    The phone-sized external battery, plugged into a phone, in a hand, and being put into a purse

    18. A canister of Cadbury drinking chocolate ideal for curling up with during the cozy marathon of their choosing, whether catching up on the most recent Peak TV series together or revisiting an old fave (::cough 2005 P&P cough::).

    The canister of drinking chocolate

    19. A miniature Bluetooth speaker masquerading as a retro radio to prove your "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" for your giftee.

    The mini vintage style radios in green, white, blue, black and pink

    20. A pair of LED light saber chopsticks that are almost as good as just being able to Force levitate individual pieces of sushi right into their mouth.

    21. A bar of quadruple-milled, shea butter-infused French ~savon~ to soften, rather than dry out, their skin — it's time to send that boring soap down the drain.

    The colorful soap bars

    22. A pretty celestial journal (hello, gold foil stars) to inspire short and sweet daily reflections. There are only a few lines per day, so use them well!

    The journal with a star-like cover print

    23. An eight-piece measuring set to create a gorge and 'Gram-worthy flat lay during your next baking adventure.

    The measuring cups and spoons with baking ingredients

    24. A gold scratch-off map for any travel enthusiast who doesn't just want a boring old *regular* wall map. They can scratch off the coating to reveal a brightly colored underneath to mark off where they've been.

    the map on a wall

    25. A gorgeous velvet mini jewelry case so they can pack their favorite key pieces in a safe and sound (and stylish!) way for a ~flying first class~ feeling wherever they go.

    26. A pack of generous-sounding silicone coasters for anyone who appreciates a good pun *and* keeping their precious furniture safe from water marks — these bbs are absorbent to catch any condensation.

    The textured coasters with white words "Drinks are on me"

    27. A handheld electric milk frother that'll basically transform any kitchen into a schmancy little coffee shop. It even works to create cold foam!

    A mason jar with iced coffee and thick foam

    28. A gorgeous textured travel wallet for anyone with first class taste but a coach budget. This'll store their cash, boarding pass, passport, credit cards, and more — all while looking like a chic mini clutch.

    The rose gold wallet open to show how much it holds

    29. A screaming goat figurine that'll help them release all that stress. Just press the button on the stump he stands on to hear those bleats that can't be beat.

    The goat with box and booklet

    30. Or! A desktop inflatable tube guy that can teach everyone a dance move or two. Why *couldn't* use the laugh that this thing provides?! Plus it makes a great gift for ::checks list:: just about anyone.

    The red guy with box and booklet

    31. A toasty *fleece*-lined beanie to finally put an end to that frustrating forehead itch from 100% wool hats. Cuteness, comfort, and warmth — we really *can* have it all.

    The cable knit hat with pompom in pink

    32. The Extraordinary Book of Useless Information, a fun fact–filled volume of only the best (and least useful) tidbits for small talking like a champ and winning every single pub trivia night.

    The cover of the book

    33. A two-in-one facial cleansing brush with one silicone side for deeper exfoliation and a gentle bristled side for gentle cleansing. It's like giving a facial over and over (and over and over) again — for under $20.

    34. A sensory slug toy (the black and white one gives me Beetlejuice sand worm vibes) reviewers say — both kids and grownups — is *so* fun to play with. And it makes an ASMR-style satisfying noise too!

    Hands manipulating the black and white slug with interlocking segments
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I saw one of these on TikTok and I liked the way it sounded so I obviously had to have one. Upon receiving my daughter decided to name him stinky Earl. I love the way stinky Earl sounds it literally scratches an itch you didn’t even know you had when you hear him. Would highly recommend him as a fidget toy." —Ali

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in eight colors).

    Shipping info: Available on Amazon Prime with next-day shipping, non-Prime shipping options will still arrive by Christmas (see Amazon's full shipping information here).

    35. A pair of socks to wear with your Hallmark film buddy so everyone knows not to interrupt you guys — unless they're bringing you sustenance to complete your weekend-long movie marathon

    The black and grey socks that say "if you can read this I'm watching christmas movies"

    36. And a cozy pair of faux fur-lined Bluetooth headphone earmuffs so they can jam out to their favorite songs while taking long winter strolls so they can feel like they're in the most dramatic part of a holiday film masterpiece.

    Model in the black earmuffs with faux fur around the ears

    37. Other-Wordly, a beautifully illustrated collection of unique words from languages around the world any bibliophile would love to ~check out~.

    The book

    38. An acrylic water bottle shaped like a carton of "witch's grade" poison for your friend who....needs to be reminded to drink their water as if it were actually poison...This oughta do the trick!

    The water bottle shapes like a milk carton with poison decal

    39. A wedge ice cube set that'll perfectly chill any libation WITHOUT watering it down — and it also happens to look really cool.

    A rocks glass with a wedge of ice and brown liquor

    40. Or an extra large skull ice cube mold for the ~coolest~ drink of all time — and like a "king cube," you only need one per glass!

    41. A Casa Amor motel-style keychain straight out of Love Island for the person you've watched every single episode of every single season with — this gift is 100% their type on paper.

    The rhombus keychain with "Kellerman's mountain house Catskills NY" on one side and "I carried a watermelon" on the other

    42. An 18-shade eyeshadow palette that'll deliver Sephora name brand–results, for a "wait, you only spent HOW much?!" price. Reviewers say the shadows blend beautifully and last all day!

    The palette with golds, browns, pinks, and other neutral shades

    43. Or Glossier's new Monochromes eyeshadow palette, with three pans of the same shade in three different finishes (matte, satin, and metallic) for a gorgeous...well..monochrome eye look that says ~fashion~ with not a lot of effort.

    44. A mega-pack of acrylic, golden, and pearl hair clips for immediately improving any bad hair day. No one will ever guess the last time you washed your hair.

    The set of slide clips

    45. A pair of cushiony inserts that'll transform any pair of shoes into Uggs.

    The fluffy cream insoles

    46. A mega-lengthening Vivienne Sabo mascara for your makeup-enthused friend — but also one for yourself, because their lashes can*not* look better than yours. Not fair. And! It's ~French~.

    47. Travel Listography, a journal designed in lists so any experienced wanderer or wanderlust-filled beginner can create bucket lists, document the places they've been and want to go, etc., and look back on it in the years to come.

    The color of the journal

    48. A cashmere-esque blanket scarf that'll basically be like giving the gift of the coziest warmest hug — but this'll last longer and won't make your arms fall asleep.

    Model in the cream colored scarf with fringe

    49. A pair of hairy-good slippers you're basically contractually obligated to wear while binge watching the whole extended edition of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

    The slippers that look like hairy hobbit feet

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