30 Last-Minute Christmas Gifts That Are Actually Really Thoughtful

Cameron Jenkins

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Radio Flyer Amazon Delivery Van Ride On Toy

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SOL DE JANEIRO Cheirosa ’40 Hair & Body Fragrance Mist

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Beauty lovers everywhere are raving about Sol de Janeiro and its convenient mists — that you can use on your hair and body. This scent, which comes in a travel size of 3 ounces, is described as a “warm, floral fragrance.”

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Best Overall Cast Iron Skillet

Lodge Lodge Cast Iron Skillet

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Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award Winner

Gabby’s Dollhouse Gabby’s Dollhouse

Now 31% Off

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This is an ultimate popular gift for kids, and it’s a Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award winner. In testing, kids had a blast unboxing the accessories. Just note that three AAA batteries are required.

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Cuisinart Snow Cone Machine

Now 25% Off

Shopping for a whole family can be tough (and expensive!), that’s why getting one gift they can all enjoy is ideal. We love this snow cone maker because it’s cool, but also, it’s an activity the family can do together any night of the week.

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GH Readers Love

Clever Fox Password Book

Another GH reader favorite, this book will help keep all of their passwords, account information and logins safe (and off the internet).

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Desktop Vacuum Cleaner

This affordable mini vacuum is a top-seller on Amazon, thanks to its convenient size. On a full charge, it can operate for 400 minutes, per the brand.

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Small Wallet for Women

Good Housekeeping readers are absolutely loving this giftable accessory. Available in so many pretty colors, it’s small but can hold up to eight cards, and there is a bill fold option as well.

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Layered Initial Necklace

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There’s an art to layering necklaces, but lucky for her, she can just throw on this two-layer beauty and call it a day. Or, if she’d prefer, she can wear the choker or initial pendant solo for a more subdued look.

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Best Gift Under $25

Shower Steamers

Because a good gift doesn’t have to be expensive! These aromatherapy tablets can be thrown in the bottom of their shower to turn their morning routine into a spa-like experience.

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Wooden Family Birthday Plaque

Now 20% Off

Something as sweet as this could be for your grandma, mom, aunt, sister, co-worker, you name it. Once they get the plaque, they will write in the initials and birthday of their loved ones on the included charms.

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Faux Shearling Warm Pullover

For the days when she wants to look put together for work calls but doesn’t want to compromise comfort, this faux shearling pullover fits the bill. Depending on how much she wants to commit to her comfy-casual look, she can pair this ultra-soft pullover with jeans or leggings.

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HyperChiller Iced Coffee/Beverage Cooler

Now 30% Off

If they’re the type to sip on iced coffee year-round and you want to help them save some money, the HyperChiller can turn any drink — even pipping hot coffee — into a frozen delight in under a minute (and without watering the beverage down).

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WanderFull Crossbody HydroBag

Want to make a really good impression? Get them one of the internet’s top-trending bags. It was voted one of Oprah’s Favorite Things because of how stylish and sensible it is — not to mention that it can hold all their essentials easily, including a bottle of water!

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Moon Lamp

Now 13% Off

This cool moon lamp can shine with 16 different colors of lights. It also offers adjustable brightness depending on their mood. For even more awesomeness, there’s this galaxy-styled option, too.

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Mellanni 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

Now 15% Off

Silk pillowcases protect hair and skin from heat and friction throughout the night, but sometimes they can cost a pretty penny. This one by Mellanni, the brand behind the most popular sheets on Amazon, brings all those benefits for under $30. If that seems too good to be true, it’s backed up by over 1,000 Amazon reviews with a 4.6-star rating.

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Ki Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set

Their next acupuncture appointment is on you: When they put weight on this mat and pillow, they’ll activate 8,000 acupressure points, comforting stiff muscles and easing minor aches.

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Fresh Cut Paper Pop Up Cards

Fresh-cut flowers only last a few days, but this card, which looks super realistic, can last forever. We suggest the white roses, which make a beautiful statement this winter.

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Mini Projector

Now 42% Off

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Small but mighty, this projector can display up to 170-inch of cinematic gold on a blank sheet or wall. Connect it to more than 10 devices — your laptop, game console, Google Chromecast, and more — to find exactly what you want to watch.

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11-in-1 Survival Credit Card Tool

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If he’s a beer drinker, handyman or camper (or all of the above), he’ll find this do-it-all tool very useful. He can stash it in his wallet or pocket, then pull it out when he needs to pop open a beer, measure a space or fix up the house.

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Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.

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