Monday, December 22, 2025 • 3 min read |
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Gifts that'll arrive in an instant |
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Gifts that'll arrive in an instant |
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I'm not here to get your tinsel in a tangle, but time isn't exactly on your side right about now. Luckily, these last-minute picks will be delivered in minutes, not days. |
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Gift cards that are packed with thought |
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Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Go Play Golf via Amazon, Disneystore, Spa Finder |
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The humble gift card gets a bad rap. In fact, if you play your (gift) cards right, they can make an incredibly thoughtful and personalized present. You know all the basic ones already, but I've laid out some of my favorites that are a tad more creative (and can be delivered to their inbox in just a few minutes). |
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Go Play Golf: Nothing tops a day on the green. This gift card will get them there — that's right, it can be redeemed at over 5,000 courses nationwide, including Topgolf.
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SpaFinder: She can use this gift card at thousands of spas around the country for whatever, whenever — a facial, manicure, massage, full-body treatment, you name it.
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Disney: Here's one way to make the happiest place on Earth a whole lot happier. They can use this gift card on anything Disney — tickets to the park, a cruise reservation, dining around the world, themed merch, the list goes on.
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The gift that keeps on giving |
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Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Masterclass |
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Want to teach an old dog (er, Dad or Grandpa) some new tricks? Sign them up for an annual Masterclass membership to unlock a treasure trove of online classes taught by experts in their respective fields. They can go courtside with Coach K to learn how to lead a team to victory, step into the kitchen to master cooking basics from none other than Gordon Ramsay, or choose from any of the other 200+ classes that interest them most. Spring for the Plus membership, so they can attend class on two devices and download 'em in advance for offline viewing.
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Photo Illustration: Yahoo News, photo: courtesy of Madewell |
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The perfect present isn't always something you wrap — it's something the recipient gets to do in the year ahead (maybe with you!). Set up the subscription now, then tell them to be on the lookout for their first delivery. |
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Universal Yums gives snacks: Snack on a selection of anywhere from five to 18 treats from a different country around the world. You pick the first destination and box size, then Universal Yums takes care of the rest.
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TheraBox gives self-care: Some quality R&R is in order. Each box comes with eight full-size items, ranging from bathtime basics and comforting tea blends to luxe candles that'll help set the mood.
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BloomsyBox gives flowers: Send fresh blooms straight to her door on a month-to-month basis or for the next three, six or 12 months.
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Still want to stick something under the tree? Peruse these last-minute gifts to see if there's anything that'll make it in time. |
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The Checkout team
The Checkout is written by Amanda Garrity. Today's issue was edited by Rachel Roszmann and copyedited by Janelle Randazza.
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