Simple Stocking Stuffer Ideas & Last Minute Holiday Presents
I always have the best of intentions when it comes to buying holiday gifts, but I generally wind up in a bit of a scramble to pick up last minute gifts. The best laid plans and all that. In my own searches, I came across a number of great stocking stuffer ideas and last minute gifts from stores with great shipping guarantees (or in-store pick up options). I hope this gift guide helps make your last minute shopping a bit more of a breeze!
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Shipping Deadlines for the Holidays
For ease of holiday planning, here are the last days that you can order with each shipping service in order to get delivery in time for Christmas:
- Fedex 5 Day Shipping – December 15
- Fedex Same Day Shipping – December 22
- UPS Ground Shipping – December 19
- UPS Next Day Air Shipping – December 22
- USPS Ground Advantage – December 16
- USPS Priority Mail Plus – December 20
Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Subscriptions and Gift Cards
Before getting into my round up of physical stocking stuffer ideas, I wanted to suggest a few subscriptions or gift cards that make great holiday presents.
Audible
I love my Audible membership and use it pretty much daily. Gifting a membership to this audiobook/podcast network is a great idea for any on-the-go bookworms in your life. Audible has a variety of gift memberships available, including 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, and 12 month durations.
Digital and/or Physical Periodical Subscriptions
Article paywalls are annoying. Remove the headache and give the gift of an annual print or digital subscription to their favorite magazine or publication! Here are some of my favorites:
- THE ATLANTIC – starting at $59.99 for one year
- BON APPÉTIT – starting at $30 for one year
- THE ECONOMIST – starting at $15
- HIDDEN SCOTLAND – starting at $15 per seasonal/quarterly publication
- THE NEW YORK TIMES – starting at $75
- THE NEW YORKER – Starting at $84.99 for six months
- VANITY FAIR – starting at $8 for first year
Digital Streaming Services
As handy as streaming services are, the fact that there are approximately 1500 of them now (I’m assuming) is tough. Whenever someone suggests a new show, I hope it’s available on one of the many services I pay for monthly, but it’s not always the case. Why not gift a subscription to your friends or family who you want to talk to about shows? Here are some of my favorites:
- BRITBOX – starting at $89.99 for one year
- DISNEY+ – $109.99 for a one year subscription
- PRIME VIDEO – starting at $99 per year (includes special Amazon Prime benefits)
- SPOTIFY PREMIUM – 3 month Premium subscription for $30 (now includes audiobooks)
- STARZ – starting at $20 for the first six months
Bouqs Fresh Flowers
One of my favorite little luxuries to gift are flowers from Bouqs. I’ve both received and sent flowers from this company many times, and they always turn out well. The customer service team is also great, if you have any questions or issues with an order. I particularly like their selection of “Plant Me” bouquets, featuring succulents that you can incorporate into your own garden!
Shop bouquets that ship next day from Bouqs here!
Subscription Boxes
For last minute gifts, subscription boxes are always a fun idea! Some subscription box companies offer one-off boxes, or options to purchase multiple months of a subscription at a time. For the beauty lover, the Fab Fit Fun box is a classic, full of 6 to 8 full sized beauty and lifestyle products. For the cat lady, I really enjoyed the Cat Lady Box (see more about it here), and I have been thrilled by the Chewy Goody Boxes in the past. These Goody Boxes start at just $24.99 and get super fast shipping. Last but not least is my all-time favorite subscription box: the Tamed Wild box. It’s perfect for your witchy friends and full of all kinds of magical pieces!
- CAT LADY BOX – starting at $39.99
- CHEWY GOODY BOXES – starting at $24.99 (I got one of these for Louis’ birthday and it was adorable!)
- TAMED WILD – starting at $25.00 per box
- WANDERING BEAR COFFEE – starting at $29.99 (Read my review of the coffee here!)
Sweet Stocking Stuffer Ideas That Will Arrive for Christmas
Every year, regardless of how well I plan, I wind up looking for last minute stocking stuffers for both friends and family. This year, I am loving a mix of useful and indulgent gifts. From simple daily hair styling tools to iconic art-inspired phone stands, these stocking stuffer ideas are sure to make any recipient smile:
*This post was originally published on December 15, 2020. It was most recently updated on October 25, 2023.