The 16 best last-minute Christmas gifts that will arrive just in time

A thoughtful gift under $4 a pop? It’s a Christmas miracle! Stick one (or all four!) of these shea butter-infused hand masks in her stocking, and tell her she’ll have smoother, softer hands in just 10 minutes. She can just slip ’em on, flip on a Hallmark Christmas movie (or another festive flick of her choice) and rub in any visible product once the time is up.

Sure, it’s a splurge, but this is one of those things that makes my mornings all the merrier. I have a tendency to set and forget my coffee, so this smart mug saves me from running to the microwave every 10 minutes (which, trust me, I’ve done more times than I count). Just brew your drink, then set your ideal temperature (somewhere between 120-145°F) and sip for hours.

Not sure you want to take my word for it? Senior Tech Writer Rick Broida said it’s the best heated coffee mug and the household appliance he’d be most likely to save in a fire, which is quite the endorsement.

It may seem like everyone in your life already has one of these “big dumb cups,” but that might not be the case. Give them the most sought-after one and pair it with a pack of adorable straw covers. Choose from five sizes (I’m partial to the 40 oz.) and bunch of eye-catching colors, including this striking blue shade. 

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Soups and stews are a match made for slow cookers. This beauty has a six-quart capacity, so it can serve up to seven people. Switch between five preset functions — meat, poultry, stew, soup and chili — and set a timer from 30 minutes up to 24 hours. 

For the person looking to jump on the pickleball bandwagon and just getting started, this set is an inexpensive way to get a feel for the sport (and it also makes for a great gift). Once you discover your pickleball passion, you can decide whether to splurge on a pro-quality set.

Chances are, he just throws his AirTags into his wallet and calls it a day. Now, he can stick the tracker in one of these sleek holders and slip it into any card slot. “It was super easy to pop the AirTag in and it fits securely,” one smart shopper wrote, adding that they also keep one in their passport holder when they travel.

This Amazon bestseller was featured on Shark Tank and is specially designed to catch your facial hair trimmings. The goal: To easily throw them away and save your drains. Just secure it to your neck and mirror and go to work.

If he’s the practical type, then an everyday problem-solver is arguably the best gift you can give. Enter these magnetic gooseneck lights, which can shine a light on whatever he’s grilling. They come powered up with AAA batteries, so he can put them to work as soon as the festivities wrap (or, ya know, during them).  

She’ll be delighted to see a little box underneath the tree, especially if these sparkly stunners are tucked inside. One stylish shopper called them the “perfect pair of everyday earrings,” adding that she hasn’t “taken them off since I received them three months ago.” Pick ’em up in silver or rose gold.

These aromatherapy-packed pucks will turn their daily shower into a spa-worthy experience. Just set a tab in the corner of the shower (away from the water) and it’ll emit one of six good-for-the-soul scents, including soothing lavender and rejuvenating citrus. 

I don’t know about you, but I’m in desperate need of some self-care right about now. As much as I’d love to splash out on a full day at the spa, I know these glittery eye gels will give me the 15 or 20 minutes of me-time that I’m really after. I picked up a pack after they topped our tests of the best under-eye patches, and I pull them out whenever I need a little pick-me-up.

I’m partial to these gold beauties, which are packed with sea moss, hydrolyzed vegetable protein and hyaluronic acid to energize tired under eyes. They come in two other colors — the blue ones illuminate, while pink are extra moisturizing. 

Shopping for a Pink Pilates Princess (if you know, you know)? Then snag this four-pack of multicolor grippy socks, so she can show up to the reformer in style. Even a pilates teacher swears by this style: “They’re perfect for someone used to working without socks who wants a little more grip, but still wants control in their feet.” 

What is with teenagers and colorful lights? We may never know, but one thing’s for sure: You’ll really up your cool factor if you give them a pack of these bad boys. They can set the vibe with 50 feet(!) of color-changing fun — switch the colors, brightness levels and cadence with the included remote or via the app. “The music sync feature is just the icing on the cake, allowing the lights to dance to the beat of your favorite tunes,” one happy customer raved.

This hand-slapping card game is fun for the whole family. One by one, players put down a card and say “Taco,” “Cat,” “Goat,” “Cheese and “Pizza” in order. If the word matches the card, the last person to slap their hands down has to pick up all the cards. The first player to run out of cards wins.

I’ve only played it with other adults and, let’s just say, it really brings out everyone’s competitive spirit (and that’s putting it lightly). Tons of Amazon shoppers, however, can vouch that it’s suitable for all ages. “My family loves family game night and we have seven kiddos, ages 17 down to 7. We have only a few games on our game shelf that all of the kids unanimously agree on, and TCGCP is one of them,” one reviewer raved.

Pint-size spies can write special messages for their eyes only — or the eyes of the ones they trust (ahem, you). The ink is totally invisible unless they shine it with the blacklight from the pen’s cap.

These squishy, stretchy strings extend to about six feet, so kids can turn ’em into different shapes, letters and numbers. “These have a fun texture like a sticky hand without the stickiness,” one parent raved, adding that they “tried to break one on purpose and didn’t succeed.”