It’s not Truly time for last-minute gift ideas until two-day shipping can no longer save you.

Every year, I love putting together a list of really great last-minute gifts that don’t feel like I waited until the last possible moment to find a gift.

If you find yourself in that tough spot of procrastination, I hope this list of last minute gift ideas can help you!

20 fantastic last minute gift ideas

EXIT PASS
This pass, which is different for each city, gives you access to all kinds of fun places like water parks, zoos, museums, climbing gyms and even tickets to live shows. It’s the perfect gift for a year of fun and adventures! Use the code DAILY READING for 45% off any Get Out Pass.

8×8 PHOTO TILES
I printed these 8×8 photos (with frames!) and picked them up the same day at CVS. They’re truly epic in price (under $7 each, printed and framed with the hanging hardware included with code PEACE) and make a perfect last-minute gift for grandparents, teens and tweens, or anyone who loves seeing memories on the wall!

LET’S DESIGN THE CLASS
Do you have a budding artist? This drawing course includes 75 super interactive and engaging lessons from one of my favorite illustrators, Sarah Jane Wright (you may know her from Dutch Lola illustrated books!). This is great for kids ages 4 to 11 and you own it forever, so they can take it whenever they want at their own pace! I’ve used it with all four of my girls this year and it’s so delicious! Use code Everyday50 for 50% off.

COSTCO MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
This is a really great deal: it’s $65 and you get an annual membership AND a $40 gift card! (If you prefer to participate in Sam’s Club, you can get a membership at 60% off here!)

AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION
Any chance this last minute gift idea post doesn’t include an audiobook subscription? Zero. Both Audible and Libro.fm are great ideas (they’re subscriptions similar to audiobooks, but Libro.fm supports the local library of your choice as an added bonus). I always recommend giving this gift with a list of recommended books because their library can be a little overwhelming. Here are some of my favorite nonfiction titles (especially suited to men), my ten most recommended books, and 25 of my favorite audiobooks for all ages! And my ten favorite audiobooks for adults here.

HAND DESIGN COURSES
My friend Lisa is a brilliant handletterer but she is also great at TEACHING handlettering. I’ve taken some of her classes in person and Ella did her Chalk Art class as a Christmas present a few years ago and they truly are the best. These classes make the perfect last minute gift, plus they’re super fun to do over the holidays. Use code EVERYDAYREADING10 for 10% off.

GOLDEN NEWSPAPER STAINS
This is a physical gift, so it won’t arrive in time for Christmas, but the good news is that you won’t start this three-year journal until January 1st, so you have a little wiggle room! Use my code EVERYDAYREADING for 10% off.

CANDY CLUB
I wouldn’t say I’m a huge candy lover, but I was freaking SHOCKED by Candy Club. Even the non-chocolate candy and snacks (which I normally don’t give a damn about) were unreal. From the packaging to the candy to the notes on each choice, I loved everything. It was so much fun and insanely delicious – basically one of those perfect last minute Christmas gifts.

BOOK OF THE MONTH
This is my favorite adult book subscription (I wrote an entire review here), largely because, each month, they select five books from all the new releases, write a short concise description of those five, and you choose which hardcover you want delivered to your door. It’s the perfect gift for someone who loves books but is too complicated to choose one because they have everything or prefer very specific things. Winning, winning and winning again.

YOTO CLUB MEMBERSHIP
If your child or grandchild has a Yoto Player, Yoto Club is the BEST way to build their card collection at a much cheaper price than purchasing the cards individually. I have a whole post about it here!

EXPERT READING or EXPERT MATHEMATICS
You’ve probably heard me talk about Savvy Reading and Savvy Math, but there’s really nothing I’m more passionate about. This real-time reading coaching for readers ages 4 to 12 and math for kids ages 1 to 5 has been incredibly amazing for both my girls and thousands of other students. Full details on Savvy here (plus you can use the code JANSSEN ). I promise that nothing you buy this holiday season will do more to help your children than become confident and capable in math or reading.

WATERCOLOR CLASS
One of the most popular things I’ve shared over the last few years was the Kids Watercolor class we hosted for Ani for Christmas in 2019 (it’s on this 2019 list of what we were actually getting our girls that year). And the good news is that they also have a Watercolor class for adults AND a lettering class. Buy it and they can take it whenever they want at their own pace!

HISTORICAL
Those people on your list who are IMPOSSIBLE to shop for? This is the gift for them. You purchase a package for your recipient (a grandparent, a parent, a new mom or dad, etc.) and they can record their stories (or you can do it for them!). At the end of the year, the entire series of stories is printed in a hardback book to which you can add photos if you wish. Use coupon code JANSSEN for $20 off.

READING REGISTER 2026
Instant download AND free? How can you lose? This reading log is the perfect way for the reader (old or young!) in your life to keep track of what they’ll read in the coming year. Here’s how to print a large-scale version. Pair it with a book or gift card from their favorite bookstore and you’re golden!

I’LL GRAPH YOU
Have you seen these gorgeous modern genealogy charts? We bought one for my parents a couple of years ago and I liked it so much that I ordered one for our house. You can make a couple (for example, your parents) or an individual and 4 generations of ancestors. They are so beautiful and come in all kinds of colors. You can make it as a print (which won’t arrive in time) or a digital file that they can print themselves to their liking and frame. Use code JANSSEN for 20% off.

YUM UNIVERSAL SUBSCRIPTION
I’ve heard about it for YEARS and couldn’t wait to try it, so we decided to try it as a family and we loved it! Every month you receive a snack pack with information, games and curiosities about different countries.

BOX OF WILD GRAINS
We received one as a gift when we were moving and it was so nice to have fresh warm bread, baked goods and fresh pasta when the rest of our lives were so chaotic! It’s the perfect gift for a foodie, someone who doesn’t have time to cook or who needs a little deliciousness in their life. Use code EVERYDAYREADING for $10 off

RECIPE CLUB
Who doesn’t think that having dinner every night can be a sore point? This amazing recipe club helps you decide what to make for dinner, provides personalized shopping lists and one-click grocery shopping. This will save your loved one hours of meal planning, reduce the mental burden of “what should I make for dinner,” and save you money by eliminating multiple trips to the grocery store!

BOOK
I love love love this children’s book subscription and have to gush over it every year. It’s like it’s Christmas every month when my kids get a box of wrapped books. They have a board book subscription, a picture book subscription, and a chapter book subscription, and their choices are always spot on. We found so many new favorites that I’ve never seen anywhere else! Use code JANSSENREADS for 15% off any subscription.

KIWI CO CLUB
You know my deep love for Kiwi Co Clubs – my girls LIVE for these monthly boxes of crafts and projects that all revolve around STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) topics. If I had to choose just ONE subscription, it would probably be this one.

SUBSCRIPTION TO THE MAGAZINE
I love a magazine subscription and my girls are thrilled too when something arrives in the mail for them. My favorite magazine subscriptions for kids are here and my favorite magazine subscription is Real Simple.

KIVA GIFT CARD
If you want a gift that does good in the world AND that you can order at midnight on the holiday, the Kiva Gift Card is the perfect choice. They make microloans in communities around the world with amazing results, and the recipient can choose where in the world to invest that money.

COLORING SUBSCRIPTION
My girls love to color and I was surprised to discover a few years ago that Bart likes to color well too. My favorite coloring subscription is Color Happy. Add a pack of markers or colored pencils and you’re done!

A GIFT FOR TASTE TEST
This is a super simple and fun gift: choose 3-5 different varieties of your favorite food (cheese, soda, salsa, BBQ sauce, candy, popcorn, etc.), print a scorecard, and you have a great last-minute gift!

And if you have any other favorite last minute gift ideas, I’d love to hear them!

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Photo by Heather Mildenstein