{"id":3129,"date":"2019-12-17T17:53:49","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T17:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nikwax.com\/?p=3129"},"modified":"2024-10-23T14:12:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T13:12:25","slug":"very-very-last-minute-gift-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nikwax.com\/en-us\/posts\/very-very-last-minute-gift-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Very, Very Last Minute Gift Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s almost the holidays!<\/p>\n

It happens every year. You feel like you\u2019ve done all your shopping but then realize, “I forgot a gift for Geoff!” Perhaps you were invited to a last-minute holiday party and need a host gift\/white elephant item. Or maybe you\u2019re struggling with ideas for your friend who seems to have ALL THE THINGS already.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re here to help. Here are some easy-to-find (and buy last minute) items to save the day!<\/p>\n

Experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Give the gift of doing something! For that friend that recently Marie Kondo-ed their life, the gift of more \u201cstuff\u201d may not fly. Give them an excuse to leave their freshly barren house with:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. A lift ticket to their local ski mountain.<\/strong> Get them a day on the slopes!<\/li>\n
  2. Fancy meal experiences.<\/strong> A coupon or a ticket to the latest pop-up, curated dining experience, or food truck(?) will show you\u2019re down with the latest hip, foodie trends.<\/li>\n
  3. Sporting event tickets.<\/strong> Do they like sportsball? Knife-footed frozen puck slapping? Ship them off to go see their favorite team. Bonus: splurge for nicer tickets they may not buy for themselves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Easy-to-find items for that person that has \u201ceverything\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Consumable gifts.<\/strong> Food, wine, beer, fancy snacks. Make your own Hickory Farms<\/a>-style basket. If you\u2019re handy in the kitchen, bake them ridiculous cookies<\/a> or make your own chocolate truffles.<\/li>\n
    2. The outdoor gift that keeps giving. <\/strong>Are they outdoorsy? Get them the gift that keeps their gear going! Gifting Nikwax<\/a> will ensure their outdoor duds stay waterproof and ready for adventure.\n

      \"\"<\/a>
      Throw a bow on it and you’re golden!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
    3. An insulated drink vessel.<\/strong>\u00a0A snazzy mug<\/a>, thermos,<\/a>\u00a0growler,<\/a> or flask <\/a>will help them have both hot and\/or cold beverages whenever they want.\n

      \"\"<\/a>
      If you’re feeling sassy, fill it with booze!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      *Panicking* I don\u2019t know what they like!!! Or, all the stores are closed!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Gift cards.<\/strong> Never fail.<\/li>\n
      2. A charitable donation in their name.<\/strong> Just be sure it aligns with their values. Not everyone will be on board with your favorite, “New York Sewer Rat Foster Service”.<\/li>\n
      3. Hand-made coupons.<\/strong> (We\u2019re getting pretty desperate here.) Don\u2019t forget to write in an expiration date! Or don\u2019t, if you like living on the wild side.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        No matter what, it\u2019s the thought that counts. Remember that doubly, when your aunt Mildred inevitably gifts you her \u201cspecial recipe\u201d fruitcake.<\/p>\n

         <\/p>\n

         <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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