It’s that time of year … the time when you start freaking out because you forgot that party you RSVP’d for, and you don’t have a gift! Worry not … We’ve got you covered with five last minute gift ideas that the recipient will be sure to love!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n The ultimate last minute gift is one that’s worth more than a thousand words (so save your excuse on why you didn’t bring anything!). Think of a moment of significance for you and the recipient, and share a photo from that moment! Whether it’s a real picture you took during the event—like a birthday party, wedding, vacation trip, etc.—or a snapshot you can take that captures the moment, the photo memento will mean a lot! You can print the picture at home (save your color ink … black and white is SO in!), and snag a nice frame and gift bag on your way to the party!<\/p>\n There are so many subscription services out there these days, it would be hard to NOT find one your special someone will enjoy! Monthly boxes make great gifting options: try Blue Apron<\/a> for meal deliveries, Birchbox<\/a> for a health and beauty bounty, or even KitNip Box<\/a> for your fellow cat lover! Then there are the subscriptions everybody loves: Netflix<\/a>, Hulu Plus<\/a>, and Pandora<\/a> are all monthly subscriptions that won’t set you back too much! You can also shop great bargains on magazine subscriptions from Amazon<\/a> or Blue Dolphin<\/a>!<\/p>\n Ah, the old tried and true gift basket … Rather than going out and ordering or buying a premade gift basket, head to the store and get creative! Think about your host or pal’s favorite colors, and find household items and other fun trinkets that go along with a color theme. Or, pick a theme you know the recipient will love. For a foodie, snag some tea towels, a nice cutting board, wooden utensils, fancy spices, a few tried and true recipes (or a cookbook), etc. For a pampered pal, try chocolates, scented candles, pleasant smelling bath and shower products, and a fluffy robe. For a techie, grab some tools, a fancy USB drive, a wireless speaker, computer cleaning supplies, etc. Remember: a gift package is just as much about the presentation as the present, so be sure to get creative and pick out the perfect packaging to make your gift really shine!<\/p>\n Sign your friend—and yourself!—up for a fun class! Check out Groupon for great deals on local classes from yoga to cooking, or see what some local shops might have to offer! Check out Creative Live<\/a> for a ton of great classes you can sign up for online and find your friend’s interest to get them started. Check out Brit + Co<\/a> for classes on coding, calligraphy, crowdfunding, and more! It’s a gift that keeps on giving!<\/p>\n Does your host love hosting but hate cleaning? Chip in for a housekeeping service for a day! Maybe you’ve been listening to your friend complain about some much needed car service. Set up the appointment and prepay for the labor … you can even volunteer to take their car in for them so they can just relax and wait for it to be done! If finding a service isn’t something that’s easy for your friend, maybe you can try a day or night out: buy them some movie tickets, concession stand vouchers, and for friends with kids find a babysitter (or offer to do it yourself). You could do the same with a spa day, a dinner out, a sporting event, or whatever tickles your friend’s fancy.<\/p>\n Remember: Just because it’s a last minute gift doesn’t mean you didn’t put a lot of thought (and love!) into it! Find something simple and unique to give this holiday season, and take joy in the simplest gift of all: the gift of giving!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s that time of year … the time when you start freaking out because you forgot that party you RSVP’d for, and you don’t have a gift! Worry not … We’ve got you covered with five last minute gift ideas that the recipient will be sure to love! Print a Present The ultimate last minute… <\/p>\n![\"Five](\"http:\/\/pineviewvillageblog.com\/files\/2015\/12\/1.EASY_LAST_MINUTE_GIFTS.jpg\")
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