Last Minute Holiday Gifts for Her

Five Thoughtful Christmas Gifts Without the Shopping Hassle

Dec 11, 2008 Karen Plumley

Sometimes the best Christmas gift ideas strike at the last minute. Craft an incredible holiday to remember by giving the gift of time.

Waiting until the last minute to do the holiday shopping is quite common. But instead of hitting the malls this year, construct a thoughtful Christmas gift using a little ingenuity. When time is short, try giving her some of it. The gift of time is a special holiday treasure that can take many forms. Each gift idea is sure to be meaningful and of the highest possible quality and value.

Here are five possibilities to inspire this last minute holiday effort. Write down a favorite in a sentimental homemade greeting card, or a store bought one that fits her personality.

Christmas Shopping Spree

Let her do the shopping this year. She loves it and she is probably better at it anyway. Set aside some time after the holidays for shopping when the sales are better and there are more places to park. Meanwhile, take care of any little ones or necessary duties such as getting the milk and bread. At the end of her special day, prepare a great meal or arrange for take-out and provide her with a warm welcome home.

Elf Maid Service

Offer to take over all the household chores during an agreed-upon week. Alternatively, hire a cleaning service and give the other half some guilt-free relaxation time doing whatever appeals to her without the nagging worry that the floors still have to be scrubbed. Later, make sure to tell her how difficult her chores were and how much she is appreciated.

Pamper Mrs. Claus Day

Take the kids out for a day on the weekend and let the woman in your life feel like an adult again, even if only for a short time. Arrange an appointment at her favorite spa and let her while away a few hours in refreshing and heavenly bliss.

Begin Planning an After-the-Holiday Vacation

Spend a couple of hours researching a few unique vacation ideas. Then jot the possibilities down for her in a card. Better yet, clip popular landmark photos of the chosen destination and paste them into a booklet. Then have her guess the gift. The details can be planned together over cocktails or in front of the fire on what may be the most romantic New Year’s Eve ever spent together.

Poinsettias and Breakfast in Bed

Don’t have the funds to shell out on shopping sprees or spa days? Breakfast in bed is an economical gift that never gets old. It’s also a great idea for Christmas day or the day after (or even in a series of weekend mornings). Pick up a poinsettia plant and stash it away in the closet for a few days. Then get up early and make a wonderful breakfast while she sleeps in. Don’t forget to place the poinsettia by her bedside for an added thoughtful touch.

Time is one of the most precious of gifts. The only requirement for a memorable and impressive holiday will be some thoughtful, last minute planning. Giving the gift of time this Christmas to relax, get pampered, and feel appreciated is the best present that money doesn’t necessarily have to buy.

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