Gallery: 18 Last-Minute Gifts That Will Help You Save Christmas
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We’ve already recommended the [Amazon Echo](http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-SK705DI-Echo/dp/B00X4WHP5E/) as this year’s best [lazy gift](https://www.wired.com/2015/11/amazon-echo-gift/), and its Prime shipping status just makes it an even better candidate. If you’re shopping now, it probably means you weren’t able to think of anything sooner—well, it’s time to make a decision. If you’re looking to spend a decent amount on someone, need to get something that appeals to their techie side, and really cannot figure out what the hell you should buy, then the Echo is a great bet. $180.
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Have a friend who's just had a kid? Give them a [Sophie](http://www.amazon.com/Vulli-Sophie-the-Giraffe-Teether/dp/B000IDSLOG/) ($23). This little French raconteur has been worming her way into the hearts and slobbery wet maws of America's children for decades. It's a teething toy, so it's perfect for a newborn or any tiny sprout who's learned that shoving things into their face is totally awesome. Sofie is made of natural rubber, free of toxins, and isn't even really that scary-looking.
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Honestly, who wouldn’t want on-demand mac n’ cheese? These tiny [Dash Buttons](http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_kk_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aamazon+dash+buttons&keywords=amazon+dash+buttons&ie=UTF8&qid=1449020092) fit snuggly into the stocking stuffer category at $5, and are Prime-eligible. For being a fairly new product, there’s a lot of variety to choose from here: Do you know a Larabar fiend, or a bro who can’t get enough Gatorade? Maybe you just personally know the pain of running out of razors and want to save a pal from the same fate.
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The Echo might be this year’s top 'lazy gift,' but the [Fire TV Stick](http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-W87CUN-Fire-TV-Stick/dp/B00GDQ0RMG/) was easily one of last year’s—and really, retains the title this year for it’s super affordable price. for $50 (assuming you want voice command—you want voice command) and two-day delivery, you can give a friend the gift of a pseudo smart TV.
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While the Google Store doesn’t let you get the new [Chromecast or Chromecast Audio](https://store.google.com/product/chromecast_2015) delivered in two days for free, you can pay more to get the streaming device delivered sooner. Thankfully, both of these are so affordable ($35 each, or $55 for both), that the extra cash you spend on getting them quickly doesn’t hurt too badly. Another option: Try and grab it on [Target](http://www.target.com/p/google-chromecast/-/A-50072152#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=chromecast)—it might end up being a popular item this season, though, and the Google Store will likely have your back should Target run out.
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The new Google/Asus [OnHub router](https://store.google.com/product/onhub_from_asus) is the slickest new way to power your home Wi-Fi—OK, so nothing can make that sound sexy, but the new device is super sleek and inarguably cooler than whatever box you snagged at Best Buy or had dropped off by Comcast.
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Everyone loves coffee. Help them love it more with this [coffee vault](http://www.amazon.com/Friis-16-Ounce-Coffee-Vault-Stainless/dp/B001V9VDP0/) ($14.55). It's an air-tight, light-tight locker for your freshly-roasted beans, keeping them in their optimal state until the time comes for a-grindin' and a-brewin'.
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Not everyone can use a Samsung wireless charger—but really, the Samsung legion is large, and it’s very possible someone with a Galaxy phone wouldn’t hate having a [wireless charging dock](http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Wireless-Charger-International-Version/dp/B00U7YKSL0/). It’s normally $100, but on sale right now.
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The ultimate last-minute gift for a co-worker is the [Fisher Space Pen](http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Space-Bullet-Chrome-400CL/dp/B000WGDFPY/) ($16). It writes in zero-G, upside down, and even underwater. But nobody ever needs any of those features, so this one is more important: it's so very small that you can slip it into a pocket and take it everywhere. Since it grows to the size of regular pen when you post the cap, it's also easy to write with. And sharp-lookin'!
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Another pricier option, but one that’s likely going to be popular with whoever you totally forgot to get something for: The [Philips Hue starter kit](http://www.amazon.com/Philips-456210-Ambiance-Starter-Generation/dp/B014H2P4KW/), which includes three smart LED bulbs and the hub that lets you control them with your phone. $200 is a lot to spend, but not if you put off getting a gift for your parents all month. You jerk.
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There are few tools the 9-to-5 commuter can appreciate more than this [Zojirushi vacuum-insulated travel mug](http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-SM-KHE48AG-Stainless-Steel-16-Ounce/dp/B005PO9T44/) ($28). Unlike most travel mugs which dribble hot Earl Grey all over the lining of your Birkin bag, the lid on this Zojirushi snaps, then clamps, shut. And it stays there. It's a miracle. Oh yeah, also it keeps hot drinks too hot to drink for literally the entire day. This is the best travel mug. Get it for your favorite traveler.
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[Ditto](http://www.amazon.com/Ditto-Wearable-Tech-Smartphones-Packaging/dp/B00XW340EO/) is like a pager—for your smartphone. Yep. Hear me out: It’s a device that’s great for people who don’t really give a crap about using wearables for notification purposes, but maybe need those notifications so they can occasionally put down their phones. It’s a tiny plastic, no-frills notification system that can discreetly alert someone to a call, text, email, or whatever, without constant, loud interruptions. The real selling point may be that it also lets you know if you forgot your phone and never needs to be charged. Oh, and it’s under $35.
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If even one- or two-day shipping can’t save you, the box-a-month gift can. No one has to know you left it til the very last, feasible moment! A few great options: Birchbox, Dollar Shave Club, Taste Truck, Lot 18, and Me Undies (if they’re that kind of friend…) are all popular options.
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If your giftee has a Blu-Ray player and doesn't own a copy of *The Godfather*, you have two choices: erase them from your life and never speak to them again, or buy them [this collection of all the films](http://www.amazon.com/Godfather-Collection-Coppola-Restoration-Blu-ray/dp/B000NTPDSW/) ($28). If you really love this person, you'll pick next-day shipping, remove *Part III* from the set, then just give them the box with the first two movies inside. They'll probably be confused, but they'll thank you later.
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Instead of buying somebody a stack of books, get them an [Audible subscription](http://www.audible.com/pap). The digital subscription is genius because you can literally pick it up moments before a gift exchange—and at this point, most people probably have a music service and Netflix or Hulu in their monthly bills. Audible is probably a safer bet—and two audio books a month is only $23.
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Yes, [100 AA batteries](http://www.amazon.com/Duracell-MN1500-Batteries-Pack-Count/dp/B006W9QIM2/). Something everyone needs, but also something that no sane person is ever going to buy for themselves. That's the criteria for the perfect gift! Drop the $34 and power up your love.
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This [Totoro plushie](http://www.amazon.com/Studio-Ghibli-Neighbor-Totoro-Plush/dp/122308261X/) will delight a recipient of any age, so long as they're a fan of the Studio Ghibli oeuvre. If they're unfamiliar, buy them a copy of *My Neighbor Totoro* and throw it in the box. $26 for Totoro, and he's 7 inches tall.
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Amazon Prime is both the means to an end and the end to an end in this case. While being a subscriber to the service will make your last-minute shopping easier, Prime also makes a great gift. Access to movies, music, photo storage, the Kindle lending library, and—of course—two-day shipping is a good move. And then, next year, your recipient will be well-equipped to do their own last-minute holiday shopping. [One year](http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Prime-One-Year-Membership/dp/B00EW0FYA0/) for $99.
