Our Top 12 Gift Picks for the Last-Minute Gift Giver - Finders and Keep

Our Top 12 Gift Picks for the Last-Minute Gift Giver

Food & Beverage, Guides, Home & Lifestyle

Food & Beverage, Guides, Home & Lifestyle

Whether it’s for a holiday or someone’s birthday, finding the best last-minute gift can be a stressful feat. You want something that’s easy but still meaningful and shows that you care. Buying gifts in advance take some serious planning, and even if you do order ahead of time, supply chain issues or shipping delays can cause issues. When that date starts to creep up on you, consider these reliable options that won’t leave you hanging.

Levain Bakery Cookies

Gift the ultimate dessert with legendary NYC bakery Levain, which is home to the world’s best chocolate chip cookie. Levain’s cookies are incredibly fresh, decadent, and baked to order, available in surefire flavors everyone loves. They’re thick, gooey, and the stuff of any sweet tooth’s dreams. Think chocolate chip walnut, oatmeal raisin, dark chocolate chip peanut butter & more. You can also purchase an assortment pack if you can’t decide. These world-famous treats are sure to put a smile on their face.

Dagne Dover Mara Phone Sling

A perfectly affordable packable essential. The Neoprene Dagne Dover phone sling holds everything that you need and looks sleek with multiple pockets, a key ring, card slots and room for your phone. A useful, functional EDC option that comes in a range of stylish colors. Ideal for the person who’s always misplacing their phone or keys, this festival-friendly and hands-free organizer fits all iPhone sizes and is lined with sustainable materials made from recycled water bottles.

Mac Lab Macarons Twelve-Piece Build-a-Box

Who doesn't love something that's both French and handmade?! Build a box with 12 different flavors from homespun classics like vanilla, coffee, or chocolate to more adventurous, unique combos like rose & lychee and lavender & honey. This box is fully customizable, and they also sell larger and smaller quantities. They also sell occasion-specific boxes and offer a recurring macaron subscription box. If you don’t have a local French bakery or want to provide melt-in-your-mouth creative flavors to a dessert lover, this last-minute gift is a sure bet.

Rooted Baby Box

Add a splash of green to their WFH with this collection of mini-potted, locally grown plants to brighten up any space (even where space is limited). Plus, there’s even an option with plants that are safe for pets and kids. The Baby Box is desktop appropriate, but they also offer affordable options like herb kits or a mystery air plant box. With free shipping, this approachable plant subscription box service is a must for novice green thumbs or experienced gardeners.

Lula's Garden Planters

What’s not to love about succulents? They’re naturally striking decor, incredibly easy to care for and provide a desert-chic look to any space. The ultimate gift to display year-round. These beautiful, fresh succulents come from local family-owned nurseries and are shipped their own elegant planter boxes. A low-maintenance option that even those without a green thumb will love - now that's a houseplant we can get behind.

Theragun Mini

After a long and busy day, a massage is sometimes the only thing that can melt that tension away. Since a gift card for a masseuse can be pricey, give them the gift that keeps on giving with one of these Theragun models. While there are lots of massage guns available these days, this brand was one of the pioneers, and they still can’t be beaten in terms of quality. The affordable Theragun Mini is just as effective as the Theragun Elite, without the high price tag. Compact but powerful, this massage device can sit on their nightstand or accompany them on trips.

Otherland Candles

Female founded company Otherland serves up luxury candles and fragrance options that can make your home feel more welcoming. Choose between their signature individual candles and sets, which include multiple best sellers, miniature versions, and limited edition scents. Although their scents definitely aren’t your standard budget candle, Otherland has conjured up unique and comforting scents that you won’t find anywhere else, making it worth the splurge. Even the attractive vessel that they come in can act as a home decor statement.

Greatest Hits from Murray's Cheese

A good cheese plate can turn the worst day into something to celebrate. So naturally, it makes a fantastic food gift that’s way better than a fruit basket. Murray’s Cheese is an NYC staple that serves up curated cheese and charcuterie selections for a range of prices. Their “Greatest Hits” basket is a best-seller with classics like Brie, Gruyere, and Manchego, but they have plenty of diverse options and you can also build your own gift if you’re sending this to someone picky or with dietary restrictions.

A Celebrity Shoutout from Cameo

Skip the shipping delays and invest in something way cooler with this personalized gift, which lets you pay select celebrities to record a short video just for your gift recipient. Whether your bud’s idol is an athlete, actor, or comedian, prices vary, but most cost around $50. Prices increase or decrease based on how famous the star is. They even have a 24-hour turnaround time with certain celebs as a paid add-on if you need your celebrity appearance ASAP.

Disney+ Gift Subscription

A digital gift card is a fantastic and immediate gift that you can send to someone without actually needing to mail things. Netflix might be declining in viewership, but Disney+ is one of the most promising new streaming services of 2022. While the name is misleading (it’s not just Disney movies for kids) Disney+ is airing all kinds of innovative original series from Pam and Tommy to WandaVision. Gift your loved ones a year-long subscription so they can stream to their heart’s desire.

Airbnb Gift Card

We all need a vacation once in a while, but gifting a cottage or hotel stay can be tricky. Rather than wondering what would make the ultimate destination for your gift recipient, let them choose for themselves! Airbnbs offer better bang for your buck and more privacy than a hotel. Plus, the variety is unparalleled- they can head to the beach in Cabo, Mexico or spend time skiing in the Swiss Alps. A versatile option for any friend or family member that enjoys traveling.

Veuve Clicquot Champagne

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, Mother’s Day, or some other special occasion, you can’t go wrong with a classy and celebratory bottle of champagne as a last-minute gift. Anyone who drinks will appreciate this high-end, French bubbly, which has bright notes of apple and vanilla. It’s one of the most well-known brands, and also just looks good in the bottle. A no-brainer that will leave the gift receiver feeling impressed and content, whether they love to eat dinner with a side of champagne or are a frequent mimosa drinker.

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