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title: Last minute gifting ideas
description: It’s that time of the year again, and many of us were not able to get our gift shopping sorted ahead of time. Here are a few easy gift selections.
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# 23 Dec Last minute gifting ideas
Posted at 04: 03h in [Design and Decor](https://blog.greeff.co.za/tag/design-and-decor), [Gift Guide](https://blog.greeff.co.za/tag/gift-guide) by [Tamzin Warden](https://blog.greeff.co.za/author/tamzin-warden) [1 Comment](https://blog.greeff.co.za/last-minute-gifting-ideas#comments-listing)
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It’s that time of the year again, and many of us were not able to get our gift shopping sorted ahead of time. Here are a few easy gift selections that will not make for disappointing gifts.
**For the bag carriers among us**
A bag is always an easy gift whether you’re going for a cotton tote or a backpack. The options are endless and you can always personalise it with little treats inside e.g a notebook, some of their favourite snacks, a gadget, etc.
[](https://www.galaxyandco.co.za/pdp/galaxy-women-support-women-tote-bag/_/A-36Y610AAAB8;jsessionid=HeHsUwTF42cN3Ev4yVEBgiylEg7_z7vChUX6SgPj.tfg-prd-com-162;%20jsessionid=R7KqlsWT3Kp3pQden2K_KeM2iT7cq0FNw2uRq6MJ.tfg-prd-com-162)[](https://cottonon.com/ZA/2022-a5-daily-buffalo-diary/1684275-07.html?dwvar_1684275-07_color=1684275-07&cgid=stationery&originalPid=1684275-07#start=19&sz=24)[](https://superbalist.com/men/accessories/bags-wallets/rodey-tnf-black/737942)[](https://cottonon.com/ZA/wireless-keyboard-10-inch/1684495-02.html?dwvar_1684495-02_color=1684495-02&cgid=tech-accessories&originalPid=1684495-02#start=179&sz=24)
**A box of treats**
A thoughtful gift that has always been a last-minute hero is the “treat yo self” box. You can decide to make a few generic boxes perfect for secret Santa or more personalised ones for the special ones in your life. The best approach is a mixture of ‘self-care products' such as face and foot masks mixed with decadents treats such as chocolates, truffles, etc.
[](https://www.merrypak.co.za/product-category/boxes/boxes-gift-boxes/boxes-gift-boxes-deep-boxes/page/3/#prettyPhoto)[](https://cottonon.com/ZA/pull-bow-3-pack/9357755424232.html)[](https://www.mrphome.com/en_za/pastel-round-gift-box-small-7502016730)[](https://www.home.co.za/pdp/tissue-paper-white-gold-4-pack/_/A-159201AAAA8?selectedSize=18043775_33&selectedColor=18043775&gclid=CjwKCAiAtouOBhA6EiwA2nLKH8Q7Tmbp8y6lpMqXo8Rt6HafDnQAGP5rJJ2fkpwwPV98BFVsdh_llRoCsa8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)
**DIY Gifts**
For those in your life in need of a new hobby or something to help take their mind off the stresses of life the DIY gift works perfectly. There are so many options that actually require the person to cook, paint, and even knit.
[](https://www.mrphome.com/en_za/diy-mug-decorating-kit-7503010717)[](https://www.woolworths.co.za/prod/Food/Food-Cupboard/Sugar-Flour-Baking/Baking-Kits/Chocolate-Brownie-Mix-in-Ceramic-Dish-285-g/_/A-6009214797625)[](https://cottonon.com/ZA/paint-by-numbers-30-x-30/1684078-09.html?dwvar_1684078-09_color=1684078-09&cgid=&originalPid=1684078-09)
**For all the Macguyvers**
Gadgets are always a cool gift and there are so many options available it can be hard to choose. Stick to the smaller tech gifts that tend to make ones life a little easier. From robot vacuums to powerbanks the options are endless.
[](https://www.takealot.com/tuff-luv-3-in-1-charge-station-for-apple-black/PLID52354383?gclid=CjwKCAiAtouOBhA6EiwA2nLKHwrlrRezdCKwNuPi-hWMHTgmfVdb-gbBxpDtx8rWIWJ1ut8zrHMHJBoCMaEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)[](https://www.incredible.co.za/xiaomi-mi-robot-vacuum-mop-pro-black?___store=incredibleconnection&refSrc=82990&nosto=nosto-page-product1)[](https://www.hificorp.co.za/powerox-wireless-charger-alarm-clock-c-202qi?gclid=CjwKCAiAtouOBhA6EiwA2nLKH5MT9IjblLouIwp14vUqWhXfaEo1kpqqUKvUosBOl5SsFTzmZWhHWhoCf_kQAvD_BwE)[](https://www.yuppiechef.com/wacaco.htm?id=37609&name=Wacaco-Nanopresso-Barista-Coffee-Making-Kit&vid=80641&gclid=CjwKCAiAtouOBhA6EiwA2nLKH4YWTnwB_AkMyDM-aPxsyRwLan2Fia8xShRakFBb5Kn5yibQ498BmxoCsYoQAvD_BwE)
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