Attention procrastinators: These are the best last-minute gifts on Amazon for $40 or less
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Okay, people, it’s time to wrap things up—gifts, we mean. Don’t have everything you need? We’ll take care of that. We combed through Amazon’s best sellers and most-wished-for lists to come up with this fantastic list of last-minute gifts almost anyone would enjoy. Order today and you’re still within range for free standard shipping. Just think how good you’ll feel knowing that literally everything you need is on its way.
Amazon Prime members can expect their goods even sooner, with free two-day shipping. Not a Prime member? Now would be a great time to take advantage of the free 30-day trial—there is no comfort (peace, and joy), like the comfort of Prime two-day shipping. We promise, you’ll love it.
So let’s put that list to bed. Everything on our awesome list is under $40, so there’s no penalty for procrastination.
A cozy oversized hoodie
This plush oversized sweater, as seen on Shark Tank, is in a class by itself. A very, very large hoodie that combines the softness of a warm throw with the fit of a roomy sweatshirt is the apex of comfort and coziness. As a gift, it’s like an always-available warm hug. Perfect for the homebody, or that friend who’s always asking to turn up the heat.
Shop it: The Comfy Original Oversized Sweatshirt Hoodie, $35 (was $45), amazon.com
Sleek wireless earbuds
Forget about pricey earbuds—you don’t need to spend a fortune to get great sound. These GeekeeTrue Earbuds (which only look pricey) perform as well as some that cost hundreds of dollars. For just $28, you get HD-quality audio and excellent noise-canceling technology. The set comes with customizable ear tips and, thanks to the tiny charging case, brings a whopping 28 hours of playback. A gift anyone would appreciate.
Shop it: GeekeeTrue Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.0 Headphones, $28 (was $50), amazon.com
A clever volumizing hair dryer
The Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer is a combo brush-and-dryer that detangles, smoothes, and volumizes hair in minutes. Its unique design—oval-shaped, with nylon and boar bristles—makes it easy to lift hair near the root while drying, for sleek pro results. The ideal gift for the teen beauty queen (or any of those words alone: “teen,” “beauty,” or “queen”).
Shop it: Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer, $39 (was $60), amazon.com
A really cute and compact toaster oven
Let’s start with the price—for a mere $27 you can give one of your favorite people a right-size appliance for toasting bagels, warming up a slice of pizza, and even baking a big cookie. Bold and adorable, this is just right for the dorm dweller, the newly minted adult, or the guy just outfitting his man cave.
Shop it: Dash Mini Toaster Oven, $27 (was $35), amazon.com
A fun-sized Sony speaker
Although this Bluetooth speaker is just a couple of inches tall, it brings seriously big sound, with impressive thumping bass. Portable and powerful, it’s a win for anyone who likes to crank his or her favorite tunes on the move, or give phone calls some extra power. The Sony XB01 has six hours of battery life, a splash-proof design, and a built-in microphone for hands-free calling—great at the beach, in the car, for a dorm-room party, and for accompaniment while in the laundry room. All this at a shockingly low price. And from Sony? They’ll think you spent way more.
Shop it: Sony XB01 Bluetooth Compact Portable Speaker, $18 (was $20), amazon.com
A double-walled flask for hydrating any type of human
As anyone obsessed with stainless-steel water bottles can tell you, Hydro Flask is the king of the category, keeping cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot beverages hot for six. How? Double-wall insulation, which also means no messy condensation. A bonus is the easy-to-grip exterior. This one’s a no-brainer. What’s a better gift than that fancy water bottle you wouldn’t buy for yourself? Available in a rainbow of cool colors.
Shop it: Hydro Flask Travel Coffee Flask (20 oz. wide mouth) $28, amazon.com
Sleep sounds for bedtime
Modern and compact, this white-noise machine is just what the doctor ordered after a stressful day. No matter who is left on your gift list—student, parent, sister, hubby—she or he will appreciate this sanity-saving gift. With sound options like Rain, Brook, Ocean, and Summer Night, the Red Rooster Sound Machine helps mask outside disturbances (and inner monologues) hastening the journey to dreamland. Easy to use, small enough to pack for travel, and on sale for only $17.
Shop it: Big Red Rooster Sound Machine, $19 (was $30), amazon.com
A fun party game (for grownups)
The holidays are more fun when someone gets a gift that teeters on the edge of inappropriateness. This game—called “What Do You Meme?”—is that gift for 2019. With hilarious photos and absurd pairings of text and pictures, this game follows in the great tradition of genius creations like Cards Against Humanity. It will set the whole room laughing and covering their mouths in mock horror. Only for those over age 17—seriously. But there’s definitely someone on your list who’ll love this.
Shop it: What Do You Meme? Game, $30, amazon.com
A cool wireless charger
Compatible with the latest iPhone and Samsung models (and other phones as well), this simple high-speed wireless charger is a lifesaver—and a steal, at $19. Anyone who’s deeply dependent on his or her phone (for work, movies, social media) would be thrilled to receive it. The stand has two coils, allowing users to charge in either portrait or landscape mode (so they can continue their show / call / text exchange). This charger can deliver juice through phone cases up to five millimeters thick (including those hefty Otterbox cases!). You might want to buy one for yourself too (at this price, how can you not?). On a hectic day with no time to stop and plug in, it’s a comfort just knowing it’s in your bag.
Shop it: Anker Wireless Charger, $19, amazon.com
A Roku streaming device
The newest iteration of the Roku Premiere is the easiest way to convert a “dumb” TV into a smart one. Give this to a friend, and she can stream Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO Now, Disney+ and more, with just a click of the remote. With thousands upon thousands of streaming channels available on Roku, she’ll never run out of movies or TV shows—and she’ll have you to thank.
Shop it: Roku Premiere, $29 (was $40), amazon.com
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