5 Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas You Can Order and Send Online

century trenches, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Dec 20, 2007 "Share your voice on Yahoo! websites. Start Here."

You just noticed that you have only a short time till Christmas is here and you have not a bought anything for your family and friends. Here are some great last-minute gift ideas to help you out:

1.) For those who have everything, I bet that they have never received a packet of thank-you notes from a classroom. With DonorsChoose.org, you can make it possible. If you make a donation of $100 or more or even if you donate $50 to finish the project, you can get a nice packet in the mail with letters from the students and the teacher and pictures of the students using the materials. DonorsChoose.org has gift certificates available so the recipient can choose which projects they would like to fund. You even get the tax deduction that goes along with the gift.

2.) Overstock.com offers lots of products that are guaranteed to arrive by Christmas Day. It makes a great option for one-stop shopping because they have electronics, accessories, clothes, and even gift baskets available. My personal favorite is the Snack Pack Care Package because it peanuts, candy, and cookies with enough to last for a couple of days.

3.) A subscription to their favorite magazine is a gift that keeps on giving. Amazon.com is the place to shop for this gift idea. They offer lots of magazines ranging from news and politics to pets to crafts. They even allow you to include a personalized card with the subscription and either send it instantly to the recipient or send it yourself with a handwritten touch.

4.) With the sky high price of gas these days, everyone could use a little bit of help at the gas pump. The website svmcards.net offers prepaid gas cards from ExxonMobil, BP, and others to help you out. It may seem impersonal to give this gift but the recipient will be thanking you at the gas station.

5.) Webcertificate.com is a great option for last-minute gifts. It is like an instant gift card for the recipient. You just select a design, personalize the message and pay for it with a major credit card. Afterwards, your gift is sent instantly to the recipient's inbox. It can be used anywhere online through their site just like a prepaid Mastercard.

Good luck on finding the perfect last-minute gift for Christmas.

Published by century trenches

I am a substitute teacher working full-time. I am just trying to earn a little extra money on the side. View profile