5 Great Last Minute Gift Ideas
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Last Minute Gift Ideas for Christmas or Anytime
Sometimes holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and other special days (Mother's Day!) just sneak up on us. What can you do if you just can't get to a store and you need a gift today? I've got some last minute gift ideas for you that will work for just about anyone.
1. Give the Gift of Movies
With Fandango
Who: For a tween, teen, adult ... any movie lover on your list.What: Send the gift of movies instantly with Fandango Bucks via e-mail.
Gift certificates come in denominations of $10, $15, $20, $25, $50, and $100. You choose the amount, design, and can add a personalized message.
Fandango Bucks can then be redeemed through fandango.com
Buy Fandango Bucks gift certificates!
Movies they might like to see
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2. Give the Gift of Music
From iTunes
Who: For tweens, teens, college kids, runners, gym goers, train takers...What: Surprise someone with an iTunes Gift Certificate.
Gift certificates come in denominations of $10, $20, $30, $40, and $50. You can either send iTunes gift certificates by email or print it out to deliver it in person.
The iTunes Store
iTunes gift certificates make easy last-minute gifts!
Top 10 Songs on iTunes
All genres
3. Give the Gift of Food & Drink
Gift Baskets for Delivery
What: Send a gourmet gift basket right to their door.
All of their gift baskets are hand-arranged and delivered locally by professional florists. Choose from baskets that offer cheeses, fresh fruits, chocolates and other sweets, coffee, tea, wine, champagne, and more. Make sure to place your order before 2:00PM EST for same day delivery.
Same day, hand delivered Gift Baskets!
Baskets Available for Same Day Delivery
Just a sample of what they offer
- Sweet Tooth Delights Gift Basket
- A woven basket is filled with an assortment of chocolate bars, candies and cookies.
- Impressions Wine/Champagne Gift Basket
- Two bottles of wine or one bottle of champagne, cheese & crackers, jams, cookies, candies, and flavored teas.
- Fruit & Plant Gift Basket
- Exact basket and fruit selection may vary by season and delivery location.
- Trio Wine Gift Basket
- Three notable wines offering a full spectrum of flavor and matched with some of the finest gourmet foods.
- The Ultimate Fruit & Gourmet Gift Basket
- Basket contains apples, bananas, pears, oranges, chocolate, sausage, cookies, crackers.
4. Give the Gift of Flowers
From Teleflora
Who: Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, friends ... anyone special.What: Fresh flowers arranged and hand delivered by a florist.
Most of their products can be delivered the same day. To assure same-day delivery, orders must be received before 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, or before 12:00 Noon on Saturdays in the recipient's time zone. Choose an arrangement based on flower type, color, occasion, season, or price.
Send Flowers the Same Day and get 10% off!
5. Give the Gift of Fun
With Disney
Who: Children and adults of any age.What: An Online Gift Card for the DisneyStore.com.
Your family and friends can purchase their favorite Disney toys, electronics, collectibles, apparel, movies and more at DisneyStore.com
DisneyStore.com Online Gift Card
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kiwisoutback Nov 21, 2010 @ 11:34 am | delete
- I've actually gone the itunes route before, and they do like it. Amazon gift cards are good, too.
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When all else fails...
Amazon offers snail mailable, printable, and e-mailable gift cards.
Amazon.com $10 Gift Card (0114)
Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 06/02/2012)
Amazon offers many different styles to choose from!
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