LIFE - Last Minute Gift + Stocking Stuffer Ideas

by - December 19, 2017

With Christmas in less than a week, I've been scrambling to get some last minute gifts for friends and family. I'm actually not a last minute gift shopper, but there are just some friends that are so hard to shop for or I find myself wanting to add a little bit more to some existing gifts. Of course these gifts are not exclusive to the holidays and can be purchased year round (with some exceptions). 
To keep the prices reasonable, all these gifts are under $50. Without further ado, here is my last minute gift and stocking stuffers list:

For the Foodie with a Sweet Tooth:
SQUISH Candies | Prosecco Bears - 140g ($6)
*Vegan options available
If you're looking for some stocking stuffers or to add a bit more to a gift, SQUISH offers small packs of its range of gummy candies. One of their best sellers is the Prosecco Bears, which add a little bit of finesse to your classic childhood gummy bears.As someone who isn't fond of alcohol, these gummies are a-okay in my books. There is a vegan option available which is fantastic and I actually prefer the vegan version tbh because it's less chewy. Thinking of buying a couple? SQUISH offers a buy 4 get 1 free deal, so go ahead and mix it up a little!

Champagne Bottle Prosecco Bears - 300g ($14)
*Vegan Option Available

This Champagne Bottle filled with Prosecco Bears adds a little oomph with it's classy packaging, and could possible be used as a gag gift for Kris Kringle games. If you plan on buying more than one, SQUISH offers a 2 for $25 deal for these Champagne Bottles.

For the One Who Loves Bubble Baths:
LUSH | Thunder Snow Bath Bomb ($6.95)
This galactic looking bath bomb has a lovely mint chocolate scent without being too overpowering, which makes it perfect for the holidays! I think it was considered a bit weird at some point to give someone a bath bomb, but I think it's become the norm now that more LUSH stores have popped up. I know for some people though, it can be a bit overwhelming going into LUSH with all the scents wafting up your nose, but if you're familiar with you giftee's scent preferences, you'll be able to find a bath bomb or bubble bar to suit them from the wide selection available.

For the One Who Always Has Their Hair Up:
GummiBand | Black Hair Cords - 4 pack ($7.99 + free shipping)
These hair cords are the bomb.com. I have no idea how I've lived without them. They're durable, don't snag and don't hurt my head/hair when I use them. They're just so comfortable to wear - they're both loose and tight at the same time and I often wear them to bed because that's how comfy they are to me. These are meant to prevent pony tail dents too, but that hasn't been the case for me. BUT, they don't leave band marks on my arm so that's a plus. If you're looking for a deal for these, use promo code: BONUS39 to receive 2 extra hair cords for every 4 purchased.

For the Coffee Snob:
Starbucks | French Press Ornament ($12.95)
HOW CUTE IS THIS?! IT'S A TEENY TINY FRENCH PRESS! I just about died when I saw these in store and knew I had to get it for my coffee snob of a friend. It's also pretty light compared to the ceramic cup ornaments that Starbucks sells too, in case you were worried about it weighing down the branches of the Christmas tree. There isn't much more to say about this except that it's amazing, really.

For the Millennial: 
PopSockets | Phone/Tablet Stand, Mount & Grip - Avocado ($14.95)
As a millennial, I often have to choose between spending my money on avocado toast or my phone bill. Now thanks to PopSockets, I don't ever have to! But seriously, PopSockets are amazing. I've converted most of my friends and my boyfriend to this amazing invention. Not only is it a stand, mount and grip, it's also great to fidget with when you're bored or stressed. Although this isn't a guaranteed deal, I have seen some PopSockets sell on Amazon for as low as $12.

For the Home Decor Enthusiast:
Bath and Body Works | Champagne Toast Candle ($24.50)
Scented candles are such a simple yet luxurious gift. I find that some of my friends won't buy themselves a scented candle, but appreciate it when received. BBW carries so many scents that it's almost impossible to not find a scent suitable for your giftee, plus it's something that almost anyone can use, and nothing stinks more than a gift you can't use! BBW often has sales on candles too, so you can probably snag one of these 3-wick candles for as low as $12.50!

For the Tea Lovers:
David's Tea | David's Top 12 Set ($26) 
This is a the perfect gift set for that tea lover in your life if you haven't exactly been paying attention to what they buy at David's Tea. It's a great selection of their top 12 selling teas and your giftee will definitely find a couple old and new favourites in here. If you watch out for sales, David's Tea sometimes has a 2 for $40 deal, so keep a look out if you plan on buying more than one.

Holly Branches Carry Travel Mug ($34)
If your tea and/or coffee lover are well stocked with their favourites, maybe getting them a travel mug is a better idea. I love this travel mug from David's Tea because it's so well insulated. I've literally had this keep my tea warm from the morning until night. I also love that theres a little compartment in the lid to carry some extra tea in case you might need a refill. As for deals, David's Tea is currently offering BOGO 50% off, which isn't bad at all!  If you're not in a rush, wait for the seasonal sales as you're pretty much guaranteed to find one there with the colour rotations they have.

For the Environmentalist / Gym Junkie:
BKR | Glass Water Bottle - 500ml ($40)
I absolutely love BKR bottles, or glass bottles in general, and if your giftee is environmentally conscious, I would definitely recommend getting them this. I know S'well bottles are all the rage right now, but metal water bottles just turn me off - they can be hard to wash and give the water a metallic taste. These bottles are also pretty darn sturdy you're worried about these bottles breaking, plus it comes with a silicone sleeve to help protect it. I'm fairly clumsy and have actually dropped the bottle on the floor which resulted in a crack in the cap handle, but the bottle itself was perfectly fine.

And this wraps up my last minute gift + stocking stuffer ideas. I tried not to include items that everybody could enjoy and that weren't too commonly thought of (ie. lip balms or nail polishes for stocking stuffers), so I hope this helped you finish off your list :).
Let me know some of your last minute gift or stocking stuffer gifts in the comments below!

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