The Christmas season is such a wonderful time of year, filled with good cheer and downtime with those nearest and dearest, but it is also a time of immense pressure. Despite all your best intentions, with Christmas gifts bought well in advance, there are always one or two names that slip through the cracks, and you’re left having to come up with a meaningful gift on December 24th. The trick with last-minute Christmas gifts is that they can’t actually appear to be last minute. Here are a few easy gift ideas that still express your thoughtfulness!

Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas

1. Bottled chilli oil

This is a beautifully simple yet always well-loved Christmas gift. All you need is a clean bottle, some olive oil, chilli flakes and a few dried chillies. Add the ingredients into the clean bottle, place some fancy ribbon around the bottle, and you have a home-made delicacy that will make you look like a gifting hero.

2. Voucher to a spa

It’s been a long year, and no matter who you are buying for, it’s unlikely that they won’t appreciate a spa voucher for a particular spa treatment. For someone who has possibly not been to a spa before, something like a basic head or foot massage is a good idea. If they’re quite into pampering then a full-body exfoliation and massage, facial, or a simple mani-pedi are great options.

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3. Memberships

This works well both as a last-minute christmas gift idea as well as a great gift for someone who has it all. A membership subscription is easily done online and can be for anything from a favourite monthly magazine, through to an annual membership for a local water park or wine of the month club. You can make this last-minute gift even more thoughtful by presenting it in a clever way – in a wine glass for wine-of-the-month, attached to a stuffed rhino for a game reserve entry. Simple!

4. Voucher for group package

If you feel that a personal spa voucher doesn’t send enough of a message, many spas now offer fantastic group packages that allow you to share this special time with a friend, family member or significant other. So rather than just treating one person, get involved with something like a ‘mom-and-me’ or ‘time-for-two’ package that allows you to enjoy some quality time together in a relaxing environment. A fantastic last-minute Christmas gift.

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5. Decadent treats

If you’re quite the baking whizz, then put those talents to use this yuletide season and craft a last-minute Christmas gift that has some real heart in it. Some Christmas moulds are all you really need to turn some basic home-made chocolate or cookie treats into something really special. Place them in a plastic bag, cardboard box or glass jar with a vibrant bow to finish it off!

6. Photos

The abundance of photographs taken in the digital world ironically means that fewer and fewer photographs are being printed. If you happen to be passing a photo store, just print one of your favourite pics of the two of you together and put it in a frame. If you are quite tech-savvy, there are some easy online services that allow you to make a quick video clip – it’s hassle-free and thoughtful and a great Christmas gift idea.

7. DIY kits

This might sound like a lot more work than it is, but it’s actually a great last-minute Christmas gift idea. You’ll just need to think about the intended recipient and what s/he likes best. Then you gather a few items, throw them in a basket or box, and call it a DIY kit. Some ideas you can consider are a hangover cure kit in a big glass (panados, rehydrate, sleep mask); a fun movie kit in a popcorn box (popcorn kernels, sweets, a cuddly toy); a big night in (chocolates in a big wine glass); or a self-pamper kit (face mask, body wash, mani-pedi set in a bowl)…the options are endless!

8. Luxurious Gift Set

Whatever the occasion, a pampering gift sets is the perfect gift for for that someone special. A great gift box sets can include bath and body creams and lotions to help relax and feel rejuvenated.

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You can also order an exclusive at-home spa ritual for that someone special, set includes a detailed guideline for your at-home spa ritual experience.