Fellow procrastinators, you are SO welcome here!!! I seem to always be putting together gifts at the last second, and I know how much of a struggle it can be to come up with something that’s both thoughtful AND easy to put together in a pinch. These last minute birthday gifts are the perfect solution if you’re crunched for time right now!
Read on for the top 10 best, easiest, & actually thoughtful last minute birthday gifts.
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This post is about last minute birthday gifts.
Happy gifting!
Related: Free Printable Birthday Card (Half-Fold)
Two-Day Last Minute Birthday Gifts
1. Anything from Amazon Prime, Obviously
Did you know Amazon has over ONE MILLION Prime-eligible items?! These items all come with free same-day, one-day, or two-day shipping for Prime members, making it a great place to start for last minute birthday gifts.
If you don’t already have a membership, click here for a free trial!
Btw, if you need some help with gift shopping on Amazon, here’s a list of the best Prime-eligible gifts for women & here’s the best Amazon Prime gifts for men.
2. Send them Flowers
Who doesn’t love receiving flowers?! Flowers Fast makes it super easy to send flowers to anyone in the U.S., plus they offer same-day delivery on weekdays (as long as you get your order in by noon in the recipient’s time zone, at least).
Bonus: Use code 10OffFlowers60 for 10% off your order!
3. Or Pick them Yourself
If buying an arrangement isn’t in the budget this year, try picking your own flowers & greenery from around your home or garden (or ask a friend if you can use theirs!). Aszurae from @everydayimforaging always posts amazing tips on her Instagram for creating your own floral arrangements.
Homemade bouquets are cheaper, more meaningful, and more fun to give, too! (Psst… Don’t forget the vase!)
4. Have their Fav Food Delivered
Having a person’s favorite food delivered to them makes such a sweet surprise! A thoughtful & yummy delivery like that would make anyone’s birthday a great one.
Postmates is my fav way to order food to wherever I need it to go. The app is super user-friendly & you can type custom instructions for your order, like “please write ‘happy birthday!‘ on the pizza box.”
If you’ve never tried Postmates before use the code GETFOOD for $100 in delivery fee credits!!
Bonus: Post Mates is also offering free delivery for your first 7 days!
5. Give Them Cash
I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t love getting money as a gift. Even though some might consider it impersonal, there are tons of fun ways to wrap money that make it seem more thoughtful, like stuffing it inside a punny tissue box.
6. Scratch-Off Lottery Tickets
Lottery tickets are another gift that pretty much everyone loves to receive, and scratch-off’s seem to add another level of fun & excitement. There’s tons of fun ways to dress up lotto tickets too (follow me on Pinterest for more ideas!).
Related: The Ultimate Amazon Prime Gift Guide for Women, 2020 Edition
Online Delivery Last Minute Birthday Gifts
7. Winc Wine Club – Online Gift Card
Wine is almost ALWAYS a great gift idea! Winc is my favorite wine subscription box because not only do they send you personalized wines based on a preferences quiz, but they also learn your palate based on how you rate each wine they send you, meaning their recommendations keep getting better & better.
A gift card for a Winc Subscription can be delivered straight to their inbox, making it a perfect last minute birthday gift idea!
8. Auro Audio Fitness Subscription
Auro is AWESOME!! This audio fitness subscription allows you to workout anywhere at any time with elite personal trainers (and without screens!). An Auro subscription includes beginner to advanced 2-12 week training plans tailored to your goal & level, plus it comes with hundreds of individual workouts, including strength, cardio, HIIT, yoga, meditation, & more.
Gifting a one-month or one-year subscription is simple + it’ll get emailed directly to the birthday boy or girl’s inbox. They’ll never know it was a last minute gift 😉
9. Audible Gift Membership
Audible is SO useful, both for those who struggle to get through their book lists and for book-lovers alike. Having the ability to listen to books while doing everyday tasks like driving to work or cleaning the house is a huge game-changer!
Here’s the scoop on giving an Audible membership, straight from Amazon:
- Available in 1, 3, 6 and 12-month membership options
- 1 credit a month good for any title in the app to keep forever
- Recipient can choose from thousands of audiobooks, podcasts, guided meditations, sleep audio, audio-guided fitness, and Audible originals
- Amazon will send your gift recipient an email on the day you choose along with redemption instructions, or allow you to print and give it directly based on the option you select
- If you’re buying this for someone who already has an Audible account, this gift will give them 1, 3, 6, or 12 additional credits to use
PS: Here’s a sweet offer for you too! Get 2 free audiobooks when you sign up for a 30-day free trial with Audible.
10. Easily Send Them an E-Gift Card for Literally Anywhere
I LOVE shopping at Gift Card Mall! This site makes it super easy to order & send a gift card to anyone for anything.
Almost every gift card they offer has no expiration & no fees, plus you can have a link to the gift card either texted or emailed to the recipient. Perfect for a same-day birthday gift!
Also Read:
- Free Printable Birthday Card (Half-Fold)
- Free Birthday Gift Tags
- The Ultimate Amazon Prime Gift Guide for Women, 2020 Edition
- The Ultimate Amazon Prime Gift Guide for Men, 2020 Edition
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This post was amazing! So many great ideas. I love the food delivery one. And cash is always a winner. But I had not thought of subscribing them something. Thanks for more ideas! Planning a head start on Christmas…
So glad I could help!! Planning ahead is definitely the way to go 🙂
I am probably the worst procrastinator ( I buy Christmas gifts on Christmas Eve). These are great suggestions. I especially like the meal delivery and the wine club. I never would have though of that! Thanks for sharing!
LOL as long as the gifts are wrapped by Christmas morning it doesn’t matter, right?? Glad you found it helpful!
I love these ideas, as you said, they’re quick and nice…I usually pick wine when I am out of ideas.
Thanks! Wine is always a good back-up!!
Anything from amazon haha! I do love fresh flowers though as a gift, they really brighten a room and a mood!
Totally agree (about both)!! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Yeah, I really needed this list, flowers is not possible and cash will not look good but the remaining will help me!
So glad I could help you!! ❤️