You had the best intentions. You really did.
And then December happened.
If you’re staring down the calendar and wondering how the holidays snuck up on you again, you’re not alone. The good news? You can still give thoughtful, meaningful gifts and support small, progressive businesses, even at the last minute.
This Buying Guide is for the well-meaning procrastinators, the busy humans, and anyone who refuses to panic-buy from big box stores. These are gifts that can still make it under the tree by December 25 and you can feel good while doing it.
Last Minute Gift Ideas from Little Blue Cart Partners
Gift Cards
Arts, Crafts & Gifts
- AbstractbyRAbrams, practical abstract art that brings joy, smiles and even some chuckles to you and your loved ones.
- Papercraft Miracles, handcrafted sustainable stationery and gifts.
- Market by Mari, bookish gifts. Because every reader deserves a little magic on their shelf!
- The Tethered Line, art with something to say. Each print, tote, or journal adds more than beauty — it adds meaning to your everyday.
- Dyeing Wishes, playfully dyed yarn in bright and saturated colors, for every maker.
- Heathered Handmades, fun and colorful yarn and fiber hand dyed in Spring, TX. Plus tools and accessories.
- ChapterTBR, for book lovers, by a book lover.
- String Theory Colorworks, hand-dyed, self-striping yarn.
- Oak Shore Collective, hand-illustrated stationery, glassware & gifts for slow, joyful moments. Designing a life as good as it looks.
- Bookshop.org, friends don’t let friends buy books on Amazon.
Food & Drink
Me Time Coffee, give the gift of Me Time. It’s an invitation to pause, sip, and savor the moment.
Health & Beauty
Primal Botanical, full-spectrum, small-batch handcrafted CBD. Can’t decide which CBD product to choose for a loved one? No worries! Get a gift card and let them choose the perfect product for themselves!
StormSister Spatique, give the gift of luxury. Gift Card recipient can chose from a collection of luxury beauty brands and products for hair, skin, and body, ensuring a premium shopping experience.
Piece of Mynd, natural skincare products. Holistic, sustainable, handcrafted with love in Alaska.
Pantry Products, handcrafted, small-batch wellness and beauty products. A gift card makes it easy to treat someone to the good stuff.
Home & Decor
Serpent & Flame, small batch candles. Hand poured, paraffin-soy wax with paraben and phthalate free fragrance.
Pew Pew Lasercraft, laser-zapped and handcrafted home decor, accessories and custom products. For those who don’t take life too seriously.
The Occasional Collective, sustainable goods for home and life. Thoughtfully curated, ethically sourced finds, to enhance your home and support conscious living.
Purple Pine Bag Co, handmade reusable bags.
Zaferra Studios, ethically made, small- batch jewelry inspired by Hawaiian ancestry.
SariBlue, handcrafted, evil eye, boho jewelry and decor for all your unique eco-fashion talismans.
Jasper & Elm, consciously-crafted gemstone jewelry. Handmade, wearable joy for the dreamers.
Kids & Family
Pram N Proper, eco-friendly baby and kid boutique in NYC.
It’s Not Too Late to Order…
Custom Photo to Portrait from Daybreak Digital. You provide the photo, she turns it into a personalized digital gift you can download and frame.
Soap of the Month Subscription from Preserving My Sanity. Choice of 3, 6 or 12 month subscription, scented, unscented or essential oil.
Carefullist Gift Membership, includes caregiving resources, grief resources Carefullist, the podcast, blog articles featuring guest experts and more! Perfect for caregivers and families.
Last Minute Gift Savers
Did you order the perfect gift but it won’t arrive in time? This editable Christmas Gift Delay Certificate is the perfect stand-in. Customize it with ease in Canva and let your recipient know that their special present is on the way.
Dress up a physical gift card with a printable pink bow gift holder.
Give a meaningful, personalized, and last minute gift with an editable Christmas Gift Certificate. This template is perfect for gifting experiences, date nights, services, subscriptions, homemade gifts, or anything that can’t be wrapped.
Might At Well Go Big!
Dream Trip to Morocco with Happy Nomads. Step into the heart of Morocco with a team who lives and breathes its magic. We’re an Amazigh-American couple passionate about sharing this land’s hospitality. Whether sipping mint tea, exploring a historic site, or dancing under desert stars, you’ll feel the warmth that makes Morocco tours unforgettable.
