Last-minute gifts to shop: Thoughtful subscription services, gift cards and more
Need a last-minute birthday or anniversary gift? Whether you waited to shop or you just remembered a special occasion that requires something special, we've got you covered.
There are plenty of ways to shop for gifts without having to order something and wait for it to be shipped. For example, a gift card to your coworker's favorite coffee shop or clothing store works perfectly as a thoughtful, last-minute present.
Or, if life got too busy and you forgot to find a gift for a loved one, sign them up for a subscription service, like MasterClass, so that they can learn more about a topic they're interested in.
Don’t forget: Some retailers offer a "buy online, pick up in store" shopping option or express two-day shipping, including some options we've included below.
Keep scrolling to check out all of our last-minute gift ideas!
Gift cards
You don’t even have to leave the house to give someone a gift card. Shop e-gift cards and send them straight to the recipient via email.
Try choosing a retailer they love -- have they mentioned wanting to shop a specific store lately? Is their closet filled with one particular brand? -- to make your selection extra thoughtful. It's more meaningful than an envelope of cash, plus it gives people permission to buy themselves a special treat!
If you're buying a gift for someone you don't know, choose a retailer that carries plenty of different products or brands so they're sure to be able to find something they love.
Shop these gift cards to get started:
Subscription services
Give the gift that keeps on giving with a subscription service. The subscriptions can be experience-based -- like a MasterClass membership or a subscription pass to your loved one's favorite spa -- or tangible, such as a subscription to an at-home meal kit service or a flower delivery.
MasterClass Subscription
For the person in your life who loves to learn! Sign them up for MasterClass and they can take classes in anything from food to arts and entertainment to writing, science and tech, business and more. Makes a great gift for anyone who "doesn't like stuff" too.
- $10 to $20
- MasterClass
Counter Culture Coffee Gift Subscription, 3 Months (Per Shipment)
- $16 to $35
- Counter Culture Coffee
Buy online, pick up in store
Make last-minute shopping easier by choosing the "buy online, pick up in store" option where possible. If your favorite retailers offer this service, you can use it to quickly shop online and pick up the gift in person, rather than spending time sifting through clothing racks or shelves.
Brands such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Sephora and more currently offer this shopping/pick up option.
Last-minute deals
HP - 15.6" Full HD Chromebook Plus Laptop - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 128GB UFS - Mineral Silver
- $299
- $499
- Best Buy
Bose - QuietComfort 45 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones - White Smoke
- $199
- $329
- Best Buy
Amazon Prime two-day delivery
JBL Authentics 200 Wireless Home Speaker, Built in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Voice Assistants
- $349.95
- JBL