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

Everything's $25 and under, so you might as well get two and wrap one for *yourself*.

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 deck of The Golden Girls shot glasses they're sure to "thank you for being a friend" for getting 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 2022 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 2022 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 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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!

13. A set of jumbo fizzy aromatherapy bath bombs to moisturize any bath-lover's skin and make their next soak a little more spa-like. Ahhhh, relaxation in a steamy tub o' good smells. What a way to spend an evening!

14. 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.

15. 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 socks that say "If you can read this" on one and "I'm watching Christmas movies" on the other

16. A cozy pair of cable knit and 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 Hallmark holiday film masterpiece.

Model in the grey earmuffs with faux fur around the ears

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. An ~appearling~ light that'll make anyone clam up with emotion when they open it. The pearl *changes colors*, and you can even pop it out of the shell and carry it with you!

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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"

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. A gift box of scrumptious chocolate-covered pretzels, because even if you've been ~salty~ all year, you can make up for it with a sweet treat.

The milk white and dark chocolate pretzels

34. 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

35. An 18-shade eyeshadow palette that'll deliver Sephora name brand–results, for a "wait, you only spent HOW much?!" price.

The palette of golds, pinks, browns, and creams

36. 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.

37. 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

38. 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

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

The fluffy cream insoles

40. 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~.

41. 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

42. A stylish and compact crossbody bag with built-in credit card slots (that are also RFID-protected) and a main compartment for their phone, glasses, and lipstick so they can find everything they need at a glance.

43. 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

When you turn shopping for others into a treat-yourself moment:

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