Time Is Running Out, and I’m Only Spending $25 Per Person — but These Last-Minute Gifts for Friends Are Sure to Wow

I pride myself on completing my holiday gift shopping before November, but this year, I procrastinated on gifts for friends. The shipping deadline is December 19 for most shops (except at Amazon, which extended it by a day), and with my tight budget of $25 (max) per person, I relied on years of product testing and research to find standout gifts.

Brands like Lululemon, Anthropologie, Amazon, Madewell, and more are offering expedited shipping on last-minute gifts. I sifted through pages of products and put together a list of my favorite finds for $25 and under — across beauty, fashion, and home — that won’t look like you got it the day before.

$25-and-Under Last-Minute Gifts for Friends

• For the Friend Who’s Always Cold: Exq Throw Blanket, $14; Amazon
• Chefs Will Thank You: Benedita Bow Oven Mitt, $10 in cart (orig. $26); Anthropologie
• Toasty and Fashionable: Flannel Fringe Poncho, $15 (orig. $30); Old Navy
• Wine Night Must-Have: Bedford Harvest Stoneware Wine Coaster, $9 (orig. $15); Pottery Barn
• Small Gift That Lasts: Biodance Vita Niacinamide Gel Toner Pads, $23 (orig. $26); Amazon
• Cozy Staple: Cotton-Blend Sweatpants, $20; H&M
• For Yoga Enthusiasts: Lift and Lengthen Yoga Block, $24; Lululemon
• Rarely This Low in Price: Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler, $23 (orig. $45); Amazon
• A Skincare Lover’s Dream: Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser, $25 (orig. $35); Nordstrom
• Prevents Hair Tangles: Kitsch Satin Pillowcase, $19; Amazon

Exq Throw Blanket

If your friend is always bundled up, they’ll definitely appreciate this fuzzy throw blanket. It has a unique bubble texture that will dress up their couch when not in use. It’s also shopper-loved with more than 3,000 blankets bought in the past month.

Anthropologie Benedita Bow Oven Mitt, $10 in cart

Practical gifts are guaranteed to be used, making this oven mitt a worthy pick for the cook in your life. This design comes with bow details that’ll add a stylish touch to their kitchen while keeping their hands safe as they handle hot dishes.

Old Navy Flannel Fringe Poncho

Ponchos have been making a comeback this year, and they serve as a thoughtful gift for the fashion-lover in your life. The open-front design makes it easy to throw on and go — one shopper described it as a “beautiful addition to any outfit.”

Shop these last-minute gifts for friends before the shipping deadline passes, and keep reading to discover even more praise-worthy picks for as little as $9.

Bedford Harvest Stoneware Wine Coaster

Biodance Vita Niacinamide Gel Toner Pads

H&M Cotton-Blend Sweatpants

Lululemon Lift and Lengthen Yoga Block

Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler

Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser

Kitsch Satin Pillowcase

Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream

Madewell Ruched Crewneck Long-Sleeve Tee