Preparing for the holidays can be stressful, and nothing causes more distress than finding out that one’s Christmas shopping list appears to be missing a gift or two for certain people. Moreover, those who are hosting get-togethers at their homes are always concerned about the possibility of some friends, relatives, or friends of loved ones unexpectedly showing up, and the hosts are always frazzled on what to give them this Christmas.
But with a bit of forward-thinking and a dash of creativity, there is a way to ensure that one will always be prepared, ensuring that no one in his or her circle comes home empty-handed this Christmas. The trick is to buy a few things that will appeal to different people. Pick a few items for men, ladies, and children, and if they don’t get given away this Christmas, one can always stash them away for gift-giving in the future.
Each of these last minute items does not have to cost a fortune. Many unique gifts can be had at less than $50. To make things even easier, keep a few gift bags and tags, a stapler, and a pen inside a drawer or shelf containing these last minute gifts, so it’s easy to grab an item and get it ready to be given away ahead of gift opening time.
Here are some of the best last minute holiday gift ideas under $50:
For teenagers- Good Housekeeping lists the Spotify Gift Card ($30) for the teen who loves to compile his or her own playlists. The gift card comes with a three-month subscription, allowing teens to play millions of songs instantly on his phone, tablet, or computer.
For men- Best Products lists the MIRA Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle ($20) as the perfect gift as not only does it keep water cold, but it can also keep other liquids, such as coffee, piping hot. The bottle’s classy design also makes it look better than any other thermos out there, making it a great and thoughtful gift for men.
For ladies- Ladies can always use a new makeup pouch, and the cosmetic clutch ($11) from Drew Barrymore’s line, Flower, even has a small mirror which makes it perfect for quick touch ups.
For kids- Children of all ages will love the Multi Voice Changer ($13.53) from Toysmith Tech Gear. This electronic voice synthesizer allows kids to create hundreds of different sound combinations and keep them entertained for hours.
For babies- Babies will love the Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy ($5.99) as it has seven baby friendly classical melodies. Little ones will also be entranced with the colorful lights which dance across the screen to each song.
For more holiday gift ideas, check out Jobs & Hire’s list of the best Christmas Tech Gifts for under $50.
