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Gift guide
2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Last-Minute Gifts for Everyone On Your List
If you’re down to the wire on holiday shopping, take a deep breath—we’ve got you. Last-minute gifts don’t have to feel rushed or random when you stick to things people genuinely love and actually use. Think cozy, useful, and feel-good picks that work for teachers, neighbors, hosts, family, and anyone who somehow still made your list.
These are the kinds of gifts that feel thoughtful without requiring weeks of planning or a ton of guesswork. Just smart, reliable ideas that get the job done—and done well. Grab this list, shop quickly, and check it off with confidence. You’ll look like you planned ahead… and we’ll keep your secret.
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At a glance
- 01An affordable new phone plan, from Mint Mobile!$15
- 02Quick and easy stocking stuffers for your pets from Chewy
- 03Kombucha-fueled skincare from Avatara
- 04Tickets to that concert or event they're dying to see this year
- 05A fancy shampoo they'll adore, from Olaplex
- 06A gift that keeps all the cords organized with Smartish
- 07The gift of me-time with a ClassPass subscription
- 08A new Playstation 5 controller
- 09LEGO Architecture sets at Target
- 10Gorgeous stacker rings at Kohl's
- 11Fresh socks, from our favorite: Bombas
- 12Surprise the family with a weekend getaway on VRBO
- 13The ultimate toy + experience gift combo: Build-a-Bear
- 14Dinner out, with a Restaurant.com Gift Card
- 15A smoothie subscription from Daily Harvest
- 16A kid's cooking kit subscription from I'm the Chef Too
At a glance: all 16 picks
- 01An affordable new phone plan, from Mint Mobile!$15
- 02Quick and easy stocking stuffers for your pets from Chewy
- 03Kombucha-fueled skincare from Avatara
- 04Tickets to that concert or event they're dying to see this year
- 05A fancy shampoo they'll adore, from Olaplex
- 06A gift that keeps all the cords organized with Smartish
- 07The gift of me-time with a ClassPass subscription
- 08A new Playstation 5 controller
- 09LEGO Architecture sets at Target
- 10Gorgeous stacker rings at Kohl's
- 11Fresh socks, from our favorite: Bombas
- 12Surprise the family with a weekend getaway on VRBO
- 13The ultimate toy + experience gift combo: Build-a-Bear
- 14Dinner out, with a Restaurant.com Gift Card
- 15A smoothie subscription from Daily Harvest
- 16A kid's cooking kit subscription from I'm the Chef Too
From treats to toys, a fresh leash or a swanky new dog sweater, you can find those cute pet-gifts that will make the whole family smile at Chewy.
I've been trying out The Wake Up Call eye cream from Avatara, and I love the way this reduces puffiness in the mornings. Their Clean Sweep toner has been fantastic too. Great last-minute stocking stuffers for any teens, women or men who care about their skin!
Who on your list is hoping to see Ariana Grande in concert, witness an NFL game in person, or see a Broadway show? Give them the ultimate experience gift and feel secure in your purchase by buying through SeatGeek.
I recently switched to Olaplex after they sent us a sample to try out, and I kid you not, people have started complimenting my hair. It's pricey, but worth it. You only need a tiny, tiny bit to get a full head of lather, and my hair feels so much smoother than it did with the drugstore purchase I'd been using before. (Amazon, Target, Walmart)
This is a gift you can give your family members that's really a gift to you, because with Smartish's cord organizers you can get rid of all that visual clutter, loose cords to trip over, and missing chargers. (Amazon, Target, Walmart)
With a ClassPass subscription, she'll get access to all the gym classes and spa treatments she could want. Its basically a "feel good" passport.
No matter who you're shopping for, you can find something they'll love at Target, right? Like this cool LEGO Architecture Paris skyline set. When you order online and use same-day pickup, you just have to pull up to your parking spot and let them bring it out to you. How's that for a Christmas miracle?
You can find everything from cookware to clothes for your holiday parties at Kohl's, and you can get free shipping if you order online before 12/19. But don't worry, even if you miss their shipping deadline you can pick up in store within 2 hours without having to fight the crowds.
A log cabin in the Smokies? A weekend at the beach? Skiing in Colorado? A getaway to San Francisco? If you haven't thought of that "big gift" for the kids yet, grab one of the great deals at VRBO and book it now!
You know those days after the holidays that drag? Fill them with an outing to Build-a-Bear to pick their new favorite friend. Choose their gift ahead of time and choose Workshop Pickup for a magical experience in store with your kiddo.
Anyone on your list would enjoy a night off from cooking and a night out with friends or family, and you can really stretch your budget with Restaurant.com.
Fresh smoothies, whenever you want them? Yes, pleases!
Monthly kids's cooking subscription boxes that get your kids off their screens and in the kitchen--learning how to cook!