Saturday, December 12, 2020

25+ Last Minute Gift Ideas for Christmas and more...

Need some last minute gift ideas? I put together a list of 25+ gifts that would not only be appreciated by almost everyone, but that can be easily made or purchased at the last minute! (You might also find these Best Gifts for Neighbors or Homemade ...
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25+ Last Minute Gift Ideas for Christmas

Need some last minute gift ideas? I put together a list of 25+ gifts that would not only be appreciated by almost everyone, but that can be easily made or purchased at the last minute! (You might also find these Best Gifts for Neighbors or Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas helpful!)

Easy Last Minute Gift Ideas

Shipping cut-off deadlines are earlier than usual this year! Looking for easy last minute gift ideas that you can still pull together? All of these are easy to make or throw together with a simple trip to the store.

25 Last Minute Gift Ideas

1. A Christmas ornament (Here are 25 different DIY Ornament ideas.)

2. A gift card for take out

3. A homemade meal or freezer meal

4. A movie theater gift card

homemade sugar scrub

5. Homemade Sugar Scrub

6. Fancy hot chocolate mix

7. An easy to care for house plant

8. Winter accessories gift basket with a cute hat, gloves, scarves, and lip gloss

9. Car stuff in a wash bucket

potpourri gift idea

10. Stove Top Potpourri (here are some creative ways on how to gift it)

11. A gift subscription to a magazine

12. Fresh flowers

13. Make a donation to a charity in their name

14. A local coffee shop gift card

lavender bath salts

15. Homemade Bath Salts

16. Whipped Body Butter

17. Homemade Fudge

18. Homemade Lip Balm

last minute gift idea banana bread

19. Homemade Banana Bread or Muffins

20. Homemade Bath Bombs

21. Gingerbread House Kit

22. DIY Ice Cream Sundae Kit

23. Cookie Mix in a Jar

homemade marshmallows

24. Homemade Marshmallows

25. DIY Personalized Mugs

4 More Ideas from Followers

26. We love to give Party Mix! My husband makes several gallons and I put it in small goody bags! Everyone who comes to our door gets one! Also the neighbors, friends, and church staff! -Rebecca

last minute gift ideas: trail mix

(Here’s a super easy recipe for Christmas Trail Mix.)

27. One of my favorite last minute gift ideas is to create calendars and photo magnets from the Walgreens photo department. They have same day pick up and run really great deals. -Kelly

28. I like to put together a little gift basket or box with a bag of microwave popcorn, movie candies ($1 or less at the store), and a $10 Amazon gift card for a movie night. -Karissa

29. I buy pretty containers and fill them with homemade peppermint bark, peanut brittle, and turtles. This year, I found some cute glass jars with metal latches at Dollar Tree and I found a recipe for Chai Latte Mix to fill them up. -Robin

What are some of your favorite last minute gift ideas?

    
 

Brigette’s $103 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 6

My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!

Aldi

1 16-oz  Deli Meat – $2.29

1 8-oz pkg Pepperjack Cheese – $1.25

1 8-oz block Cheddar Cheese – $1.25

1 8-oz block Mozzarella Cheese – $1.25

1 16-oz bag Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $1.99

2 16-oz bags Mozzarella Cheese – $3.98

1 8-oz pkg Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.25

1 can Parmesan Cheese – $1.99

2 40-oz jars Peanut Butter – $4.18

4 cans Chili Beans – $1.88

1 64-oz carton Almond Milk – $1.49

1 10-lb bag Potatoes – $3.29

1 pkg Zucchini – $1.79

1 tub Organic Mixed Greens – $1.49

1 bag Brussel Sprouts – $1.29

1 Cauliflower – $1.99

2 bags frozen Broccoli Florets – $1.70

1 3-ct bag Multi-Colored Peppers – $2.69

1 3-lb bag Yellow Onions – $1.19

1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.75

1 bag frozen Strawberries – $1.49

2 2-lb bags Honey Crisp Apples – $3.78

1 can Tomato Sauce – $0.19

2 cans Diced Tomatoes – $0.58

1 jar Spaghetti Sauce – $0.85

1 gallon Whole Milk – $1.36

1 gallon 1% Milk – $1.36

1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $1.39

1 16-oz carton Heavy Whipping Cream – $1.35

2 64-oz cartons Orange Juice – $3.18

1 box Raisin Bran – $1.31

2 boxes Rice Chex – $2.98

1 box Frosted Flakes – $2.19

1 bag Organic Blue Corn Chips – $1.37

1 Summer Sausage – $3.19

1 pkg Turkey Bacon – $1.89

1 5-lb roll 73/27 Fresh Ground Beef – $7.95

1 12-oz pkg Chocolate Chips – $1.25

1 32-oz carton Greek Yogurt – $2.39

1 pkg Chicken Drumsticks ($0.79/lb) – $4.46

1 10-oz pkg Chopped Pecans – $3.99

1 pkg Rolos – $1.95

1 bag Christmas M&M’s – $1.85

1 bag Powdered Sugar – $0.85

1 jar Chili Powder – $0.59

1 15-oz jar Mixed Nuts – $3.99

1 box Round Crackers – $0.99

1 box Clubhouse Crackers – $1.79

1 pkg Rice Cakes – $1.19

2 loaves Sandwich Bread – $1.18

2 dozen Eggs – $1.88

Grocery Total for the Week: $103.74

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Everyone is responsible for making/cleaning up their own breakfasts. Choices include:

Cereal, Oatmeal, Toast, Fruit, Yogurt, Scrambled/Boiled/Fried Eggs, Veggie Omelets, Smoothies

Lunches

Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes, Apples, Carrots x 2

Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Apples, Peppers/Cucumbers x 2

Leftovers x 3

Dinners

Baked Chicken Drumsticks, Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes

Chili, Blue Corn Chips/Shredded Cheese, Cornbread

Date Night Out (kids eat Grilled Cheese Sandwiches at home)

Venison Meatloaf, Baked Potatoes, Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Pancakes, Turkey Bacon, Stir Fried Parmesan Zucchini

Cheese Pizza, Roasted Cauliflower

Leftovers

Snacks for Christmas Parties: Rolo Pretzels with M&Ms, Peanut Butter Bars, Frosted Sugar Cookies, Sausage/Cheese/Cracker Plate

 

    
 

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