‘Tis the season to procrastinate.
If you aren’t even close to finishing your holiday shopping — let alone have even thought about what to give everyone on your ever-growing list — you are far from alone, my friend.
According to a survey conducted by delivery service Dropoff, over 75 percent of the more than 2,000 consumers surveyed plan to do last-minute shopping. That’s a 15 percent increase compared to their 2017 survey results.
And with online sites like Amazon offering faster shipping at sometimes lower or discounted rates, why not wait?
While physically getting the gift to your front door in a timely manner isn’t an issue these days, there’s still the question of what the heck to pick up for the office white elephant. Or my boyfriend’s sister. Or even my neighbor.
Let’s face it: There are just some people you don’t know well enough to get a personalized gift.
That’s where this list of gifts you can give literally anyone comes in. From day-to-day essentials to kitchen items everyone uses, these 17 gifts will do the trick.
Oh, and no, you won’t find any candles here.
Thanks, SNL and Emma Stone, for calling all of us lazy asses out two years ago.
Ceramic Tumbler
These aren’t your basic travel tumblers. These tourmaline tumblers are lined with infrared and negative-ion technology that heightens the flavor of the contents inside.
Ceramic tumbler, $80 at Acera Liven
Sheet Set
You know who enjoys luxurious bedding? Literally everyone.
Sheet set, starting at $100 at Brooklinen
Tabletop Grill
Try to find someone who would be disappointed to find a grill under their tree. I dare you.
Tabletop grill, $179.99 at Cuisinart
What Do You Meme? Game
Everyone needs a party game.
What Do You Meme? game, $29.97 at Amazon
Earphones
Because there isn’t a soul on Earth who won’t appreciate quality sound while jamming to their favorite tunes.
Earphones, $149 at Denon
A Bestseller
Because who doesn’t love Michelle Obama? (Or pick any other best-seller.)
Becoming by Michelle Obama, $19.50 at Amazon
Reusable Straws
Your eco-conscious friends and family members will love it.
Senhai stainless-steel drinking straws (set of eight), $11.99 at Amazon
Stylish Luggage
Anyone who plans to travel this year will appreciate stylish, affordable and dependable luggage.
Luggage, $59.99 at Marshalls (in-store only)
Shower Speaker
Doesn’t hurt to play some jams or a podcast while you shower.
Vtin shower speaker, $19.99 at Amazon
State Mug
Everyone has a home state, and everyone drinks out of a cup. Win-win!
Whitney Winkler home state mug, $14 at Anthropologie
Tote
For groceries, your laptop, whatever: A tote is always useful.
“Lady in the Streets, Freak in the Spreadsheets” canvas tote, $25 at Saturday Morning Pancakes
Fancy Soap
They’ll run out of soap sometime.
Ro’s Argan, $15.95 at Lush
‘Fuck Off, I’m Reading’ Socks
It’s cold. Keep their feet warm and help them make a statement.
“Fuck Off, I’m Reading” Socks, $11 at The Sock Drawer
Water Bottle
Can you ever have enough water bottles? Plus, this one gives back: For every 10 products sold from Parks Project’s Trail Crew and All Parks collections, $10 is donated to the National Park Foundation’s Open Outdoors for Kids Program.
“Nurture Nature” bigfoot water bottle, $20 at Parks Project
Whiskey Balls
Perfect for the whiskey drinkers or fans of ridiculously large ice balls.
Sveres jumbo ice ball tray, $13.95 at The Original Whiskey Ball
Phrase Magnet Set
For your wordy friends.
Phrase magnet set, $10 at Urban Outfitters
Minimalist Notebook
They can write in it, draw in it, whatever they want!
Minimalism Art notebook, $9.95 at Amazon
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