Holiday gifting doesn’t always end on December 25. In reality, some of the most thoughtful gifts are purchased after the rush has passed when you’re finally catching up with friends, visiting family you didn’t see over the holidays, or bringing something along to a belated dinner or weekend stay. Whether you’re still wrapping up loose ends or intentionally waiting to choose something meaningful, these last-minute gifts are something that your giftee will really want (and use).
Now for our picks for five thoughtful last minute gift ideas:
Last-Minute Gifts: Graceful Gifts Jewellery Boxes – $20.00 Each Online
We love supporting small Canadian businesses run by women. Graceful Gifts is a GTA small business that is quickly becoming talked-about brand. Whether you find Graceful Gifts at local craft markets or on the online shop, you won’t be disappointed. The site features high-quality faith-based gifts that are ideal year-round. The jewellery boxes are perfect for the traveller in your life or someone who likes to be organized. Each box is created with plush velvet and accented with gold zippers and powerful statements. You can even have jewellery boxes and other gifts personalized. Now that’s a gift worth waiting for.
Buy NowLast-Minute Gifts for Travellers: Monos Compressible Packing Cubes – $135.00 Online
Speaking of gifts for the traveler in your life, packing cubes are an essential for them. The limited edition Monos × SIMONMILLER design is bright, cheerful and perfect for the person who loves warm, beachy destinations. These packing cubes will keep suitcases neat and your clothes and essentials organized. The tear-resistant nylon twill means that these packing cubes will last. You’ll also be supporting another Canadian brand.
Buy NowLast-Minute Gifts for Fitness Lovers: AirPods Pro 3 – $329.00 at Apple Stores or Online
AirPods Pro 3 take what already worked and make it even better. With significantly improved Active Noise Cancellation, a more secure fit for workouts, and noticeably clearer sound, they’re designed for everything from busy commutes to airplane travel to working out. Fitness features let users track heart rate and log workouts directly through the Fitness app on iPhone, while Live Translation helps make face-to-face conversations easier across languages. A thoughtful, everyday upgrade that’s guaranteed to get used by fitness buffs, travelers and podcast lovers alike. You can even get them engraved! How is that for thoughtful?
Buy NowLast-Minute Gifts for Entertaining: HEXCLAD Cocktail Shaker, 25 oz – $129.99 Online
Cocktail culture has grown up and so has the shaker. Created in collaboration with music legends Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, the HexClad Cocktail Shaker brings serious style and smart engineering to your home bar. Inspired by the sleek geometry of Dre and Snoop’s Still G.I.N. bottle and finished with HexClad’s signature design sensibility, this is a piece that feels as good in the hand as it looks on the counter. A polished last-minute gift for anyone who takes their cocktails seriously.
Buy NowLast-Minute Gifts for Book Lovers: Oui Ceramic Book Vase Large, Bookshop – $29.99 Indigo In-Store or Online
If you need last-minute gifts for book lovers, here is something ideal. This ceramic book vase adds a charming literary touch to your space. Inspired by cozy bookshops and thoughtfully curated shelves, it’s a playful yet polished accent that feels right at home in a reading nook or on a styled bookshelf. It works beautifully with fresh florals or simply on its own as decor and is part of the A Booklover’s Home collection.
Buy NowWhether you’re shopping after December 25 or heading to a belated gathering, these last-minute gifts prove that thoughtful doesn’t have to mean rushed.
