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December 21, 2010 By Carole

Christmas is only a few days away and I’m sure there are some of you who haven’t finished your shopping yet. In that spirit, let’s talk about 10 Last Minute Gift Ideas.

  1. Bake something. Cookies, breads, heck even Chex Party Mix, make great gifts. Nothing says love like homemade.
  2. Knit something. Okay, you know that I don’t knit for Christmas but it’s not too late for those of you that do. I wouldn’t recommend something complex but there’s still time for a chunky hat or fingerless mitts.
  3. Re-gift. I’m hesitant to put this on here because I have mixed feelings about it. Nevertheless, in a pinch something from your yarn stash for another knitter isn’t a horrible idea.
  4. Amazon.com. Yes, they can still ship things in time for Christmas. And if you aren’t sure what to buy you can get an Amazon gift certificate to download instantly.
  5. Dinner in a basket. Go to the grocery store and buy some quality pasta sauce, a pound of pasta, a box of bread sticks, and a bottle of wine. You could also include some pretty napkins and a candle. Put it all in a basket, throw a bow around it and you’ve got a thoughtful gift.
  6. Coffee. Around here, Dunkin Donuts is big and a gift card or a couple of pounds of coffee are always a welcome gift.
  7. Lottery tickets. Personally, I do not give these as gifts because I couldn’t bear it if I gave someone a ticket and they won instead of me. But they are easy to buy and readily available and many people like to give and receive them.
  8. Booze. Make it seasonal, though, and get a nice bottle of champagne or the Nouveau Beaujolais or something like that. Then again, tequila is always welcome.
  9. Movie money. Make sure you get enough to cover the movie, the popcorn, and a drink.
  10. Make a charitable donation in someone’s name. We give to our Visiting Nurse’s Association rather than buying gifts for Dale’s brother and his wife. The VNA uses this money to put together food baskets for those in need in our community. I also recommend your local Kiwanis group or Heifer International or Doctor’s Without Borders.

That’s my list and none of those things involve a trip to the mall – a definite bonus!



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  1. margene says

    December 21, 2010 at 8:14 am

    Great list. Since i never give gifts I don’t need to worry about any thing last minute or otherwise. Happy Solstice!

  2. Geri says

    December 21, 2010 at 8:29 am

    I need to make a list in a journal this year of all the great ideas that are born through reading blogs and listening to other great ideas. If only I had the foresight to pick up some of the wonderful treasures I found at my local farmers market in Coventry, Ct. ex. marvelous pasta sauce, luscious hand cream ( may still find that) and other non-perishable goodies. They would make a lovely basket and also help our local business people!

  3. Sharon says

    December 21, 2010 at 9:05 am

    Can I add a little something slightly OT?? If you are going to give another crafter a book….be sure it is one published very recently..otherwise they probably have it!!! In yesterday’s mail I got a gift of a popular quilting book that came out 3 yrs ago and of course I already own it! 🙁

  4. Jo-Ann says

    December 21, 2010 at 9:16 am

    Great list 🙂 Hmmmm, you don’t knit for Christmas? My toasty hands beg to differ, my friend! Love the “movie money” idea … I just may use that one this year!! I only have one to add … for those with children, an offer to babysit so they can go out to eat or to the aforementioned movies would be greatly appreciated!!

  5. Christina says

    December 21, 2010 at 9:29 am

    I like your list and – um – thanks for the sugguestions for some of these … please don’t mind if I take them!

  6. Beverly says

    December 21, 2010 at 9:36 am

    Love the dinner in a basket idea!

  7. nestra says

    December 21, 2010 at 9:48 am

    I just found a new great, super quick gift knit – peekaboo mitts by spiderwomanknits. The pattern is a free download on Rav and I made a pair for my husband in the space of one movie and one football game, with pauses in knitting for paying attention to the tv during both.

  8. Hillary says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:17 am

    You’ve got some great ideas on your list. I really love the dinner in a basket one. I may even try that sometime.

  9. Beth says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:38 am

    Great ideas!

    One year for teacher gifts, we made little movie night buckets – Blockbuster certificate, popcorn, soda, candy. Now it’s harder to do that since movie rental places around here are going out.

  10. Jessica says

    December 21, 2010 at 11:05 am

    Great list! I love the dinner idea especially. There could be many variations on that theme.

  11. Cathy R says

    December 21, 2010 at 11:46 am

    What great ideas!! We are always looking for “non-accumulating” gifts in our family. I will be borrowing a couple of these ideas.

    Thanks and Happy Holidays to you and your family!

  12. jill says

    December 21, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    Brilliant! Bloody Brilliant (as Ron Weasley would say)! Dinner in a basket jumped me to peanut butter and goodies to put it on – my Uncle Dave’s favorite! Thank you! (and I feel the same way about lottery tickets)

    One of my personal favorite gifts is a Christmas dvd!

  13. elizabeth says

    December 21, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    Love the dinner in a basket idea! I bought three good bottles of wine yesterday for gifts, and now I’m thinking I need to round out the basket with pasta, etc.!

  14. Sara says

    December 21, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    That’s a great list…I’m keeping it in mind in case I need something at the last minute…

  15. Heather says

    December 22, 2010 at 11:26 am

    Great ideas! I have to write these down, and they all are great gifts that I would love to receive as well. Except the lottery tickets. Because every time I get them, they never are winners, and I think, “Hey, I could have used the $5/$10/$20 instead.”

  16. Nona Mills says

    December 22, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    I just found a new great, super quick gift knit – peekaboo mitts by spiderwomanknits. The pattern is a free download on Rav and I made a pair for my husband in the space of one movie and one football game, with pauses in knitting for paying attention to the tv during both.

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