Monday, December 24, 2007

Fun Last Minute Gift Ideas

Here are some Last Minute Gift Ideas, sorted by price range:

Under $10:

  • Magazine subscriptions - many subscriptions can be purchased for under $10. We like Magazines.com for their solid service, and they usually have a coupon code for $5 off select magazines. You can order the magazine, and then print a an Announcement Card - it's free and easy!
  • Gift Certificate from Restaurant.com - get $25 restaurant gift certificates for only $10. You can email the certificate, or print it to deliver it in person!
  • Gift Subscription to NetFlix.com - 1 month is only $8.99!
$25 and up:
Gift Certificates!
  • GiftCertificates.com has a selection of gift certificates delivered via email, including their SuperCertificate, which allows the recipient to choose a gift card from hundreds of retailers.
  • You can also look for e-gift certificate options at the web site of your recipient's favorite store
  • If you can't find a same-day option for the store you want, stop by your local supermarket or drugstore - many chains have a large selection of gift cards from various merchants that you can purchase right there.
  • You can always 'make your own" gift certificate. Here are a few ideas
    - a lunch date
    - a movie outing
    - a video rental evening, complete with popcorn and snacks
    - a service you can offer, like lawn moving, cleaning, etc.
$50 and up:
  • Flowers - large florists like 1800flowers.com and FTD.com offer same day delivery on select bouquets. There are a couple of restrictions with this option: you only have access to select flowers / gifts, and you must order by 2pm in your time zone for same day delivery.
$75 and up:
  • Lobster Gram Gift Certificate - order by 5pm ET, and your certificate will be emailed within 4 hours (pending credit card verification). BONUS! LobsterGram gift certificates are often discounted by 10-15%!
Monthly Gift Club Subscriptions!
  • Fruit of the Month from HarryandDavid.com
  • Flower of the Month from 1800flowers.com
  • Monthly Plant Plan from FTD.com
  • Rose of the Month Club from MarthaStewartFlowers.com
  • Wine Club Membership from Wine.com
  • Beer of the Month Club from DelightfulDeliveries.com
  • Coffee of the Month Club from Gevalia.com, GreenMountainCoffee.com or Peets.com
  • Chocolate Club from NirvanaChocolates.com
  • Monthly Dessert Club from DavidsCookies.com
  • Cookie of the Month Club from MrsBeasleys.com
  • Cheese of the Month Club from iGourmet.com
  • Monthly Steak Club from OmahaSteaks.com
  • Perfume Mini of the Month Club from PerfumeEmporium.com
  • Monthly Cigar Club from DelightfulDeliveries.com
You can check for coupon codes for any of the merchants listed. Some of the monthly clubs do not qualify for extra discounts.

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