The holidays come at the same time every year, but they can still catch us off-guard. If you’ve been busy or if time just snuck up on you, it can feel like a last-minute scramble to find gifts for everyone on your list. The good news is that easy, last-minute gifts can be just as thoughtful and appreciated by the recipient. For ideas to help inspire you, here are some fantastic gifts you can get when time is tight.

Baked Goodies

If the person you are shopping for has a sweet tooth, then some baked goodies are sure to be a welcome gift. Perhaps you have the skills and time to whip something up yourself. If not, just stop by a bakery and pick up a box of cookies, brownies, cake, or other baked delicacies.

Wine and Spirits

A bottle of something nice is almost always sure to go over well, especially if you have been invited over to someone’s home. Pick up their favourite bottle of wine or their favourite spirit to share for the evening. A nice sparkling wine or rosé is always a good choice as well.

Flowers

Flowers are another excellent gift for the host or to anyone you know who would appreciate a beautiful bouquet. Plus, you can easily stop by the grocery store or flower shop on your way somewhere. Even better, there are a number of convenient flower delivery services available that can have a gorgeous arrangement sent off to the person of your choosing at the click of a button.

E-gift card

Another gift that can be sent at the click of a button is an e-gift card that is delivered via email or text message. You can find e-gift cards for just about any store, so think about where your gift recipient likes to shop and see if the store offers them as an option. It’s an easy way to make an easy gift a little more special.

Digital Entertainment

Books, movies, games, and more–there’s no shortage of entertainment that can be purchased in a digital format. Offer to buy your loved one a game on their gaming system or a new book for their ereader. There may even be gift card options available so that they can apply the funds to their purchase of choice.

Subscription Boxes

Nowadays, you can purchase a subscription box for just about anything: clothes, books, snacks, coffee, makeup, pet toys, and more! Sign up your friends for a subscription box you think they might like so that they can enjoy the free gifts and decide whether to continue once the subscription is done.

Don’t let holiday gift shopping stress you out. There’s always something simple but thoughtful that you can pick up just in time for all of your loved ones, friends, and acquaintances. Just think about what they like, and one of the suggestions above is sure to be a hit.