It’s holiday crunch time and you still have a few people on your list, but no idea what to get them… Don’t panic, I have you covered! This list is full of last-minute gifts for most ages that are quick and easy. I highly recommend getting your gifts ordered sooner rather than later…and opting for gift-wrapping options when possible. But if you are in a time crunch, I’m also sharing a few important shipping dates and retailers with fast shipping below to help you. Make sure you bookmark this page for quick reference if you think you’ll need these important dates!
Last-Minute Holiday Gifts
Important Shipping Dates
December 14 – FedEx Ground
December 17 – USPS Retail Ground Service, USPS First Class Mail Service, and *UPS Ground (check UPS website for location specific information)
December 19 – USPS Priority Mail Service
December 20 – UPS 3 Day Select, FedEx Express Saver, and FedEx 3 Day Freight
December 21 – UPS 2 Day Air and FedEx 2 Day
December 22 – UPS Next Day Air and FedEx 1 Day Freight
December 23 – USPS Mail Priority Express Service and FedEx SameDay
More FedEx dates here.
More UPS dates here.
More USPS dates here.
Keep scrolling to find links and more about why I love each item…
Retailers With Fast Shipping!
2-Day Shipping
If you need a gift quick, these brands have FREE 2-day shipping!
Shopbop
Walmart
Amazon
Sephora
Target
Nordstrom (if you’re a cardholder)
Same Day Delivery
Can’t wait two days? These retailers have same-day delivery…Place your Bloomingdale’s order by 12 PM (local time) Monday–Sunday and it’ll be delivered to you the same day for the cost of standard shipping plus a $20 fee (Loyallists just pay the $20 fee). Get your Neiman Marcus order that day if you order by noon (Monday-Friday) and pay a $20 shipping charge. You can also get same-day delivery for certain items from Walmart, Target, and Amazon!
Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store
If you don’t have time to wait for something to arrive, buy online and pick up in-store. There are a lot of retailers offering this service now but some of my favorites for last-minute gifts are…
Anthropologie
Bloomingdale’s
Banana Republic
Nordstrom
Target
Urban Outfitters
Walmart
Sephora
Ulta
Individual retailers sometimes have different shipping deadline cutoffs. Make sure you check their site shipping details before ordering!
More Gift Guides
If you need more gifting options, make sure you check out these gift guides!
Gifts For Her
Luxe Gifts
Beauty Gifts
Gifts For Kids
Gifts for Him
Gifts Under $150
Stocking Stuffers
Gifts For Teens & Teen Sneaker Gift Guide
Gifts For The Fitness Lover
Hostess Gifts
What is your go-to last-minute gift? Please share in the comments below!
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I’ve been so crazy busy at work that I haven’t had a chance to catch up with December Busbee Style!!! What???? That can’t happen. So I’m sitting on a conf call now catching up. I love, love, love the gift guides. I read about the new site. That is such a great idea and resource for women. I can’t wait myself. I’m 52 but don’t want to look like it, act like it or feel like it! Per my teenagers, I do talk like like I’m 52. Apparantly, “You rock” is an antequated term. 🙂 Thank you so much for everything that you do. It’s my escape to read your blog
Thank you, Lara! I’m glad I can help in some small way.
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Lab muffin “”
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Esther perel: mental health
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Oster update “”
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You’re awesome, Linda! Thank you…
Erin xo
definately the best last minute gift go to: bottle of wine or sparkling juice. I had my kids bring the sparkling juice to a teen christmas party and the kids fought over it!
I LOVE that!! Great suggestion, Lisa…Erin xo
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