Gallery: 15 Last-Minute Gifts That Will Help You Save Christmas
Logitech UE01UE Boom
__UE Boom__ There are many Bluetooth speakers to choose from, but this is our favorite. The [UE Boom](http://amzn.com/B00CM0XHRE) sounds excellent, gets over 14 hours of battery life, comes in different colors, and is well-worth the $180 price at Amazon. Pretty much anyone you get this for will appreciate it. Who doesn't love music?
Amazon02Amazon Fire TV
Amazon Fire TV
Clever03Clever Coffee
__Clever Coffee Dripper__ These plastic coffee drippers make one cup of Joe at a time. But unlike regular drip-style cones where the coffee just flows out, [the Clever](http://amzn.com/B008LXDSE8) lets you steep your grounds in hot water as long as you'd like. When it's perfectly brewed, you plunk it down on a mug, the valve at the bottom opens automatically, and delicious hot coffee rushes out. $22
Scholastic Inc04Minecraft books
__Minecraft: The Complete Handbook Collection__ Know a kid? They probably play Minecraft. Know some not-so-casual gamer adults? They probably play Minecraft. [This collection](http://amzn.com/0545685192) is not only the best and most comprehensive set of books written about Minecraft, but also the most handsome. $19.18
Snark05Snark-Tuner
__Snark Tuner__ These [cheap tuners](http://amzn.com/B00646MZHK) clamp onto any instrument—the headstock of an electric or acoustic guitar, a bass, violin, cello, trombone, you name it. No cables, no fuss. Every musician, no matter how serious, will appreciate this gift. Buy two: one for around the house, one for the gig bag. $12.41
Bkr06bkr bottle
__Bkr Bottle__ This [glass bottle](http://amzn.com/B00PT4I4Z0) holds 16 ounces, and it's protected by a squishy silicone sleeve—pick a color, there are many pastels to choose from. The screw cap has a carry loop. Bkr's bottles are popular among yoga people and beachy types; perfect for the flower child your list. $30
Zojirushi07Zojirushi Rice Cooker
__Zojirushi Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker__ Most anyone over the age of 8 will appreciate [a rice cooker](http://amzn.com/B005FVROW6). You put the rice in. You put the water in. You press a button. A short time later, the machine sings a little ditty to let you know your carbohydrates are hydrated and ready to nom. And you can use it for [way more](http://www.amazon.com/The-Pot-How-Use-It/dp/0740791427) than just rice. $130
Fitbit08Fitbit Zip
__Fitbit Zip__ The simplest Fitbit in the company's lineup, [the Zip](http://amzn.com/B0095PZHZE) is little more than a glorified pedometer. It clips to your jeans pocket or your bra and counts your steps. But sync it to your phone, and you get many of the same data collection and analysis tools as the bigger Fitbits, like calories burned, active minutes, and all the social networking features. Great for somebody with weight loss goals. $70
Toblerone09Toblerone
__Toblerone__ Because nothing says "I Love You" like 1 pound, 5 ounces of imported Swiss Chocolate. It's actually a six-pack of 100-gram bars, so [this $11.35 hexagonal brick](http://amzn.com/B0067BUY4I) is a perfect choice for cheapskates with six family members. Also an excellent companion gift to the Fitbit.
Mophie10Mophie Powerstation Plus
__Mophie Powerstation Plus__ For frequent travelers, or that person whose phone always seems to be dead, Mophie's smartphone-sized [Powerstation Plus](http://www.mophie.com/shop/powerstation-plus-apple-products-smartphones-tablets ) doubles most smartphones' waking life with a 3,000 mAh internal battery. The integrated Lightning or micro USB cable means you don't have to worry about also toting a charging cable around, making it doubly handy. $80
Ozeri11Ozeri Wine Opener
__Ozeri Electric Wine Bottle Opener__ A trusty waiter's corkscrew opens a bottle of vino just fine, but [this affordable electric model](http://amzn.com/B006FQUYU4) is better for the klutzy, or those whose hands are slightly arthritic. Or for anyone who wants to open wine with the press of a button. Which is everyone, right? $23
Photojojo12perfect portrait kit
__Perfect Portrait Kit__ Like them or not, selfies are here to stay. With Photojojo's [Perfect Portrait Kit](http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/perfect-portrait-kit/), you can at least make sure they look semi-professional rather than semi-Myspacey. The kit includes a clip-on lens for your phone, a pocket reflector, and a how-to guide. Shipping includes next-day delivery. $32
Victorinox13chef knife
__Victorinox Chef Knife__ The Honda Civic of kitchen tools: Cheap, indestructible, stays sharp forever, and gets you from tubers to french fries with zero fuss. Plus, it's dishwasher safe. Great for the recent grad stocking her first real kitchen. [$30 for the 8-inch](http://amzn.com/B0061SWV8Y), which is the best size for all-around kitchen work.
Zing14Zing Storm
__Zing Air Storm Fire Tek Bow__ Katniss Everdeen is hero material, and giving [Zing's foam bow and arrows](http://amzn.com/B00IQA84HC) as a gift will make you the hero of the family. The arrows can fly well over 100 feet, whistling and lighting up as they seek out their target.
Apple15Apple-iTunes-Gift-Card1
__Apple iTunes Gift Card__ Somebody you know got an iPad, right? [These cards](http://store.apple.com/us/personalize/itunes) will let them fill it up with games and apps. Of course, it also works for movies and shows for the Apple TV, or to purchase a digital copy of the most recent U2 album. Available in $25, $50, or $100 increments. (You can just buy them at the local Apple Store, too)
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