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Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
(StatePoint) We’ve all been there before. Procrastinated or overscheduled our holiday season to the point where we leave ourselves little to no time to shop for loved ones. But great gifts don’t necessarily need to be planned months in advance.
These last-minute ideas will bring cheer to the season for gift-givers and recipients alike.
• A Gift Basket: A gift basket is easy to prepare and, if created by you, won’t feel last-minute at all. With a few customiza- tions for an individual’s preferences, this
is an extremely thoughtful gift. Shopping for a person with a sweet tooth? Hit up
the candy aisle and get most of your items from there. Shopping for a foodie? Prepare a basket of interesting herbs and spices
from around the world. The possibilities are endless. After you’ve arranged the items nicely, spiff it up with a few bows and flourishes in your gift recipient’s favor- ite colors.
• A Timepiece: If you’re stumped for
a gift for that pragmatic, stylish some-
one that will be appreciated for both its beauty and its functionality, consider a great timepiece in a classic design that will complement a variety of styles, such as those from Casio’s Vintage Timepiece Collection. Featuring stainless steel bands in such different metallic color combina- tions as gold and black, and rose gold and silver, they are equipped with an LED-lit display face, a countdown timer, a 1/100th second stopwatch, as well as a daily alarm,
hourly time signal and auto-calendar. This throwback accessory is both useful and fashionable, adding a bold, retro-inspired look to any outfit.
• Movie Night: Everyone loves a trip to the movies, and these days, it’s easier than ever to send a loved one to the theater again and again. With a MoviePass mem- bership of just $9.95 a month, you can give the gift of unlimited theater-going to your favorite cinephile.
This holiday season, don’t show up emp- ty-handed or re-gift something generic lying around the house. There are plenty of thoughtful gifts that can be prepared at the last minute and your recipient will be none the wiser.
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