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Last Minute Christmas Gifts Under $25

Last minute Christmas gift ideas tend to be hard to come up with because, well, they’re last minute! Unless you can think on your feet, you’re likely at a loss for last minute Christmas gift ideas when you find out that there will be distant family visitors this Christmas celebration. You don’t want them to feel left out, but you don’t know what to get them, either!

It can be a tough situation, but only if you let it be. Here, I bring you a list of last minute Christmas ideas that would bring a smile to the faces of many:

Gifts for Her

Bath & Body Works Gift Set: If you were thinking about just getting nice bath sets for everyone, don’t settle for those crappy ones at Walmart that sell for $5. Opt for a better brand such as Bath & Body Works, who have a reputation built on sensational scents!

Keurig K-Cup Flavored Coffee Sampler Pack: If you’ve got a moose mug, you need something to put in it, right? This pack of 30 flavored coffee K-Cups is the perfect gift for any coffee drinker with a Keurig! Classic cinnamon roll and chocolate chip cookie flavored coffee? Yes please!

Air Purifying Himalayan Salt Lamp: Did you know that Himalayan salt can be used to naturally purify the air? The warm amber light complements any space, while also activating the salt crystal to purify the air.

Cordless Wine Opener: This set is an essential for any wine drinker in the family. Perfect for serving wine at your annual holiday party too! Only interested in the opener? Check it out here!

Flameless Candles: This set of 6 candles look exactly like real wax candles, adding a cozy, warm glow to any room. A great, safe way to decorate your home, or someone else’s, for the the holidays!

Salt and Pepper Grinder Set: Calling all foodies who always need a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper! This salt and pepper grinder is connected as one, making it an easy grab-and-use device in the kitchen! I know I put salt and pepper in everything!

Gifts for Him

Christmas Vacation Glass Moose Mug: Hip, Hip Hooray, for Christamas Vacation! Enjoy some of your favorite Eggnog in this funny Christmas classic with your very own moose mug!

Magnetic Wristband: This neat gadget is a must for every man’s toolbox! This handy band safely keeps screws, bolts, nails, close-by while you’re working on a project. I bought one for my hubby and he thought it was the most clever idea ever!

Messenger Bag: Because men need to carry things too! My husband probably has 2-3 bags like this, and he has a different use for each one!

Scratch Map: Have a traveler in the family? Then this is the perfect gift for them to take across country and later frame when they complete their travels. It’s a map in which you can scratch off the states you’ve visited, like a lotto scratch off.

Casual Watch: A really nice watch can set you back a few hundred dollars, so a nice casual watch like this unique wooden one is an attractive watch to suit many tastes, and won’t require a down-payment!

Throw Blanket: So it may not seem like the manliest gift, but every single man I know, including the tiny ones under 5 years old, all love a soft blanket. Men love blankets. It’s a fact.

Gifts for Kids

Marble Run Set: Being a mom of three boys, I can tell you that kids, no matter how old they are, love building these and watching the marbles run through them! I even think they’re fun to play with!

Play Tent: These are great, last minute gifts for kids because they’re inexpensive, come in a variety of styles for girls and boys (we have a castle and a circus tent for our kiddos), and kids love playing and pretending in them!

Apples to Apples Junior: Not ready for Cards Against Humanity? Give Apples to Apples a try instead for some clean family fun. This junior version is great for families with little ones!

Legos: Boys and girls alike love playing with Legos! If you’re shopping for a really young youngster, definitely grab a Lego Duplo starter set! If shopping for older boys and girls, check out Lego Star Wars and Lego Friends!

Lincoln Logs: You can never go wrong with the classics! I even asked for Lincoln Logs for my boys for Christmas this past year and they loved this set!

Many of these last minute Christmas gift ideas are pretty random, but if you ask me, random gifts are some of the best gifts I’ve ever received!

Super Thoughtful Thanksgiving Hostess Gift Ideas

Everyone knows the hard work that goes into planning a nice Thanksgiving gathering, but despite this, the hostess usually doesn’t receive any special ‘thank you’s’ from the family or other guests.

Perhaps it’s because it is viewed as tradition, something that occurs each year and is pretty much expected year after year.

Regardless of the reason, the hostess needs to be verbally thanked at the very least!

Give A Thank You Gift

Rather than simply saying thank you, why not do the unexpected and purchase the host something nice as a token of your appreciation? Everyone enjoys the pleasant surprise of receiving an unexpected gift, and a hostess certainly would not expect it! Just what do you get for a Thanksgiving hostess gift? Ideas are abundant!

Put a smile on her face with one of these Thanksgiving hostess gift ideas!

Turkey Needle Felting Kit: That’s one cute turkey! Needle felting is a fun and unique hobby, and this little kit gives you everything you need to make this lovable Thanksgiving mascot! Plus, it’ll help your hostess wind down after the busy day of cleaning, cooking, and entertaining!

Thanksgiving Gravy Boat: Every Thanksgiving hostess needs a nice gravy boat to help serve up that delicious gravy on Thanksgiving day! Get her a nice one themed for fall and Thanksgiving like this one!

Autumn Harvest Vase: This is not just any fall vase, it’s a crackle glass electric lighted vase! Add to the fall ambiance indoors with this beautiful vase! The hostess will love it and likely never put it away!

Pumpkin Jar Candle Shade: Electric lighting not your thing? You can never go wrong with a deliciously scented pumpkin jar candle with matching shade! This one is particularly beautiful and festive!

Fall Wreath: This beautiful fall leaf can also go great with spring and summer decor! Awe your hostess with this gorgeous decoration and be sure to pick up a door hanger, too!

Pilgrims Salt and Pepper Shaker Set: Every Thankgiving tableset needs salt and pepper shakers to be complete and this two-piece, magnetic set makes the perfect gift for any hostess! This smooching set of pilgrims will be a cute and useful addition to your host’s table!

Spoon Rest: This is something that many people don’t really spend a lot of money on for themselves so if you go this route, be sure to make it a nice one like this one! This nice piece is handmade in Poland.

Pumpkin Jars: This beautiful set of four pumpkin jars are perfect tableware for side dishes or even nice candy dishes. They make for the perfect decoration for the Thanksgiving hostess who is lacking fall-themed decor!

Casserole Dish and Stand: This casserole dish and stand will not only be used for every casserole the hostess makes in the future, but it also adds a nice touch of class to her table! She’ll adore it.

Appetizer Plates: Every hostess needs a good set of appetizer plates and these are wonderful for Thanksgiving and any fall gathering! These feature a whimsical, fall pattern with pictures of pumpkins and gourds.

Thanksgiving Turkey Apron: Does the hostess have a good sense of humor? Why not get her that silly apron that she will likely wear year after year? Complete with a timer right at the belly button!

These are just a few of the great Thanksgiving hostess gift ideas out there! When shopping around for a gift, try to keep the holiday itself in mind. If all else fails, stop and buy a nice, fall bouquet of sunflowers!