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Home • Holidays

15 Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

It’s that time of the year again, and just like last Christmas, you’ve waited until the absolute last minute to do your gift shopping. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with affordable picks that are all under $75, and we promise none of them suck!
By Crystal Tate · Updated October 26, 2020
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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

Bring out his inner kid this holiday season with one of this year’s hottest gifts, a drone! Flight Force Stunt Drone, $59.99, brookstone.com

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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

Although a bottle of wine may seem like a cliche gift, it’s actually a great pick if you know their favorite one. We’re fans of this Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, $38, sequoiagrove.com

15 Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck
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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

Everyone loved playing Black Card Revoked last year, and the second edition of the popular game will make a great gift for anyone on your list. Black Card Revoked- Second Edition, $20, cardsforallpeople.com

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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

If your bae loves Empire, then he’ll be excited to get this cologne set based on the hit show. Empire 3-Pc. Legacy Eau de Toilette Gift Set, $65, macys.com

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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

This tea gift basket, which comes with loose leaf Earl Grey tea and a travel mug, is from the Black-owned Cuples Tea House of Baltimore. Small Holiday Gift Basket, $38, archerpine.com

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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

Any mom or wife will love a break from cooking with this amazing gift from Blue Apron. Give a week or up to a month worth of prepared meals delivered straight to her door! Blue Apron Meal Plan, starting at $59.94, blueapron.com

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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

Skip the standard bath and body set, and give her this budget-friendly one from Luxe by Mr. Bubble. It’s like a spa in a box! Luxe by Mr. Bubble Original Bubbles Ladies Night In Gift Set, $11.99, target.com

15 Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck
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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

They can take streaming from their phone to their TV with Google’s Chromecast, and they’ll even get three months free of HBO NOW. Chromecast- 2nd Generation, $35, store.google.com

15 Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck
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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

Any tween or teen will love this updated version of Karaoke! She can use this Selfie mic to create music videos and hours of fun. Selfie Mic, $17.19, target.com

15 Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck
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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

Make his or her next Netflix and chill night even more fun with this projector that can turn any blank wall into a private screening room. Luckies of London Smartphone Projector 2, $32, fab.com

15 Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck
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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

Ugly Christmas sweaters have actually become dope in recent years so your bae or bestie will love this Sauce Santa sweatshirt by 2 Chainz. Sauce Santa Ugly Christmas Black Sweater, $50, 2chainzshop.com

15 Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck
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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

A Sephora gift card is the gift that keeps on giving! Give her one with at least $50 and she’ll also receive a complimentary custom makeover. Yasssss! Sephora Gift Card, sephora.com

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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

You can never go wrong with giving a plant as a gift. It’s very thoughtful, and lasts longer than flowers! The Olmsted with Ferns, $48, thesill.com

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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

Encourage your number one chick to set goals, remain positive and ultimately become happier in 2017 with the popular Happiness Planner. The Happiness Planner 2017, $56, thehappinessplanner.com

15 Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck
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Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck

If you know someone who is prone to losing his or her keys or purse, they’ll love the Tile Mate. It will locate any item of their choice via Bluetooth or the Tile App. Tile Mate, $25, thetileapp.com

15 Last Minute Gifts That Don’t Suck
TOPICS:  2016 Gift Guides