It’s getting a little late, isn’t it? This season has flown by, and the holidays will be here in a week and a half. That means your available shopping days to get everything delivered, wrapped, and under the tree are starting to dwindle. Hanukkah has already begun, but there’s still the potential to get your gifts before the seven days are up.
We’ve assembled a list of great gifts that aren’t back-breakingly expensive and will still arrive at your house in plenty of time for the holidays. Many of our picks are from Shopbop, which offers quick shipping (and even quicker if you’re an Amazon Prime member), so if you need gifts and a new outfit for the holidays, you can do that all in one place!
Now is the time to check your list and make sure you’ve got something for everyone—or, if you’re like my mom, to buy little stocking stuffers or nondescript gifts you can keep on hand in case something (or someone) pops up and you need a spare gift!
And if you want to treat yourself to something in the process, well, we won’t tell.
Holiday Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank (or Miss the Deadline)
Any dog lover (aka me) would love to receive one of these with their breed on it! As a nice touch I’d wrap with either a box of nice tea or coffee beans.
A couple of Christmases ago, I ordered my mom a custom gift from Etsy that arrived at my apartment the day before Christmas, when I was already at my parents. I didn’t want her to have nothing to open, so I ran to Sephora and bought her this exact gift. It was a hit, and if I need something last-minute, I’d definitely consider this again.
A nice candle is always a good gift, either for someone hard to buy for or to bring as a hostess gift. Maison Balzac creates beautiful items (I have one of their glass incense holders), and this candle is truly unique and fun!
I gifted a similar puzzle to my sister and brother-in-law a few years ago because they love to do game nights. I’d also give this one to my friends who have a house upstate, with a bottle of red wine or a hot chocolate kit.
I love a gift that’s a little bit luxe (without breaking the bank), and cashmere socks are just that. I also like the idea of giving something that the recipient likely wouldn’t buy for themselves, and that’s exactly how I feel about these. I would love to be gifted these, but I would never spend nearly $100 on a pair of socks for myself!
I guess I am like my mom after all, as I do love having a few random giftable items on hand, in case I’ve forgotten someone or need a quick stocking stuffer. I also love a lower-priced item for someone you don’t usually exchange gifts with, but would like to give something small. I just purchased three of these to gift to friends at a holiday dinner this weekend (let’s hope they aren’t reading!)
Gohar World creates some of the most unique items, making them genuinely unforgettable gifts! From table decor and serving utensils to candles and more, you can be sure your loved one will never forget it came from you! I recently gifted a friend these mother-of-pearl swan spoons for her engagement, but I would bring these salad tongs as the chicest hostess gift!
This falls into the same category as a luxe gift that most people wouldn’t buy for themselves! Additionally, when you gift a luxury item, the packaging makes it that much more special. I’d be grinning ear to ear if I opened up a box and saw Loewe on the outside!
I have these in my cart for a family member who loves to cook—how cute would these look on the table at a dinner party?!
The perfect little gift for your favorite bag lover!
Very nice