Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
Christmas is coming around at the speed of a freight train this year and as people continue to lead busy lives it can be hard to get organised and sort all your gifts before it’s too late and a mad dash into town is required on Christmas eve.
We’ve not run out of time yet, there is still a little while left to get great gifts online in time for the big day. Sometimes we get a person we need to buy for who just seems to have everything and it becomes tricky to get know what to get. We’ve put together a list of last-minute gifts that everyone will love, there is sure to be a gift to please even the hardest to buy for.
What are your go-to gift ideas for when you just don’t know what to buy?
Socks
Socks are the classic Christmas go-to gift and you can get socks for everyone, young or old, adult or child, boy or girl. We’ve picked a pair of ladies slipper socks that we love from Sockshop.co.uk.
Elle Space Dye Slubby Cable Slipper Socks
Everybody loves a thick chunky slipper sock to keep your toes toasty on chilly evenings and these socks deliver. They come in at under £10 so they are a perfect secret Santa or stocking filler gift. The dye tie design is very on-trend and pretty giving these socks a bit of an edgy feels that we love.
The yarn used for this cable knit effect is super soft and warm whilst the cute love heart anti-slip pattern on the bottom keep you from slipping and sliding over kitchen floors. If you’re not s fan of these then there is so much choice on the website you’ll find something else in no time.
Something Alcoholic
The festive period is the time to eat drink and be merry so the gift of booze, for those that drink, is a great one. There are so many special Christmas editions of your favourite tipples around this time of year that it’s easy to find something a little fancy and without a doubt tasty.
Baileys Salted Caramel Liqueur
Baileys is a sure-fire way to make it feel like Christmas time. Each year a new Christmas flavour is unveiled and they've outdone themselves this year with a salted caramel delight. At Drink Supermarket it is only £17.99 for a 70cl bottle.
Add it to hot chocolate for a warming treat, go big and make indulgent boozy salted caramel freak shakes or simply serve over ice as the perfect Christmas Eve nightcap. Any fan of Baileys will love this new flavour.
The latest hardback
A hardback book is a great gift for anyone at Christmas time depending on their interests unless of course, they don’t read at all. We’ve chosen our favourite book of the last three months and it happens to be a nonfiction work but there is always a large selection of popular authors releasing their next big seller in time for Christmas. You’ll often find big savings on Hardbacks around Christmas. Asda is currently offering £10 for one hardback or 2 for just £14!
The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson is the author of the bestseller “ A short history of almost everything” and his latest book delves deep inside the human body examining what makes us tick and how ours bodies function and then malfunction. We begin at the top and work our way down finding out many fascinating facts on every page. We’d recommend this book to anybody who has a body. Get it at Amazon now for only £12.50.
A Cinema trip
Who doesn’t love going to the cinema? Movie lovers will love it, kids will get so excited about seeing the latest animated number and parents will relish the chance for a night away from the kids. Everybody can enjoy a visit to the pictures.
Cineworld Gift Box by Post
Cineworld has a great selection of gift cards for Christmas depending on how much you want to spend and the package you want to give. If you’re going all out you can by a year of Unlimited movies for only £280 but we’ve gone for the basic gift box.
This gift box contains 2 adult tickets plus a large sharing combo for 2, this includes one large drink and either large popcorn, nachos or hot dog all for £34.50. You have to use this voucher with 6 months of purchase so you’ve got plenty of time to use it and can even wait for your next highly anticipated movie release if you want to.
Hampers
Hampers are a great way to give an exciting Christmas gift fairly easily. You can make your own if you’re feeling thrifty and have the time but if you’re feeling like time is getting away from you then there are hundreds to choose from on the shelves. We find Marks and Spencer have a huge selection of hampers to suit every taste.
Treats From M&S Gift Selection
This hamper from Marks and Spencer has something for everyone. It’s only £30 and includes a gift bag filled with jams, biscuits, chocolates and teabags. Everything in the bag has the same pleasant red themed packaging meaning it all goes together. The biscuits are both buttery and the jams and chocolates are choc a block with red juicy fruits.
This is not the only Hamper Marks and Spencer has to offer, they have selections at various price points and with different themes, some are boozy, some are chocolate cantered. Pick something your friend loves and go from there.
We hope these last-minute Christmas gift ideas have helped you figure out what to get someone you were struggling to buy for. Don’t forget to check back for a voucher code or offer before you head to the checkout and enter your details. You never know how much you could save with just a few clicks of the mouse. We love saving our customers money, especially around the holidays.
