Ten on Tuesday - 10 Last Minute Gift Ideas

It seems my good intentions of making gifts always fail me and I end up trying to come up with Plan B.  I may not make it to ten ideas for last minute gifts, but I know I'm looking forward to Carole's blog to see what other folks come up with.

1.  Give yourself - A few years ago I was reading on the Advent Conspiracy site about giving more of yourself.  Visiting with relatives, calling friends, etc.  I gave my mom and dad a coupon for one phone call each week.  I used to call them but not at a set day/time.  Last year I added my brothers.  This is the best thing I have ever done and it's been as much of a gift for me as for them.

2.  Make candy or bake cookies - This toffee recipe is my favorite and it's so quick!

3.  Advance knitting - About a month ago Steve hinted that he wouldn't mind a pair of hand knitted socks.  I didn't get to that project so last night I made a coupon that promised to knit him a pair of socks in the color of his choice.  

4.  Gift card with shopping date - I recently saw this idea in a magazine.  Give a gift card but say it has to be used with you.  That way you get to spend time with your loved one.

5.  Candles - You probably remember that I love these candles.  They also have candle sleeves which I like, too.

6.  Charity - Donate to a charity in honor of a friend.  We have friends who are very concerned about the people in need in our area.  My plan was to give our local charity a monetary gift in our friends' honor.  Unfortunately, we exchanged gifts before I could get to the charity.  But I think this can be done online, too - much qucker!

7.  Ornaments - There are so many pretty ones to choose from and almost every store has them.

8. , 9., 10. - I'm drawing a blank!  Time to head over to Carole's to get more ideas!  What last minute gift ideas do you have?

 

Comments

[Nichole]

What's this with those who couldn't come up with 10... esp knitters! lol. :)

[lydia]

those last minute gifts can be very difficult-i have found homemade goodies are always a good option. i try to keep dough in the freezer so i can slice and bake-doesn't always happen, but i do try!

[vanessa]

Megan made some homemade soaps for me last year at school, and I'd really like to try that! The kids and I enjoy decorating Christmas ornaments as a craft (and then they can be given as gifts). Some are prettier than others :).

[Carole]

Your ideas are great!

[Marti]

Beth, I love the idea of ourselves! that is my mom's favorite gift. An idea you missed in encouragement. This is something we can give to others daily!
Thank you for being a faithful friend!

[Robin]

Giving of yourself can be 1, 8, 9, AND 10 :D

[Sheepish Annie]

I have made your toffee for several people over the years and I always get a request for the recipe. It's soooo good!

My parents made a rule when I started college: call every Sunday. No excuses. I still do it. Every single Sunday. The only time I am excused is when they are on the road between Maine and Florida and even then they will usually call me when they stop for the night. It's a good tradition, I think. :)

[Mary]

I am so bad with the last minute stuff that I don't know where I'd start if I had to shoot from the hip...I'm an asker. As in, what do you want for your bday/xmas/mom's/dad's day. MONTHS in advance...or at least with enough time for FedEx to get it there :).

[Jingle]

Hope you well, season's greetings!

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[Mary]

these are great suggestions! I think anything related to giving of yourself, spending time, etc. is the best. (plus I am not much of a shopper and those gifts don't require any!) a few years ago, my sister and I started giving ourselves a holiday lunch out - and we'd make sure to get a photo. then last year, we added in the rest of the girls in the family and that "gift" is a blast for all of us. merry christmas!!