Christmas is Friday! If you are a true last minute shopper the odds may still be in you favor! Here is a break down of the last minute shipping information and a few gift ideas to get you on your way!
Holiday Shipping
Amazon.com~ Amazon’s dates are very specific. This is a great time to get Amazon Prime and FREE 2-day shipping, plus lots of other great benefits. Plus, purchasing Prime now means that you’ll have it for an entire year, so you’ll get it for this year and next year’s holiday shopping!
Get a FREE 30-day trial of Amazon Prime HERE!
December 22—Two-day shipping (most Prime members get this free)
December 23—One-day shipping
December 24—Same-day delivery or Prime Now one-hour delivery (select locations only)
Target.com~ is offering up FREE shipping site wide with no minimum purchase through December 25th!
December 22—Premium shipping (2 business days)
December 23—Express shipping (1 business day)
BestBuy.com~ is offering FREE shipping on everything right now, through January 2, 2016, with their standard shipping (3-7 days).
December 22—By 10:30 a.m. CT for large home-delivery items and Expedited (2 business days)
December 23—Express shipping (1 business day)
Walmart.com~ FREE in-store pick-up available. Walmart has a new ShippingPass program (think Amazon prime) where you can get free and expedited shipping for just $50 a year.
ToysRUs.com~ posted their schedule, including the times you need to have your order placed to guarantee delivery by Christmas Eve.
December 22, 3 p.m. ET—Expedited shipping (also last day to order a gift card via Express shipping)
December 23, 12 p.m. ET—Express shipping
December 24—Free in-store pickup (check store hours)
Newegg.com
December 22—Two-day shipping
December 23—Next-day shipping
December 24—Pick up at call centers for orders placed by 8 a.m.
Staples.com~ be aware that the last two years, they missed making shipping deadlines. I would order online and pick-up in-store to avoid any stress.
GameStop.com~ this year, place your orders by noon on the dates below to guarantee delivery on December 24th.
December 22—One-day shipping
USPS~ Use usps.com/holiday for tracking all packages.
December 23—Priority Express Mail.
UPS~
December 21 and 22—2nd Day Air packages
December 23—Next Day Air Packages
Note that the week after, UPS is closed on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for New Year’s Eve Day and New Year’s Day.
FedEx~
December 22—FedEx 2Day A.M. or 2Day
December 23—FedEx First Overnight or Priority Overnight or Standard Overnight
2015 Gift Ideas
Just because you are a last minute shopper doesn't mean your gifts should appear that way. Check out this year's Holiday Gift Guide for a few ideas. Here are some of my favorites:
2015 Top Toy Picks:
–Pie in the Face
–Star Wars Light Saber
–LEGO Dimensions
–Self Balancing Scooter (Concerned about Hoover Board Safety? Check out this info HERE)
Here are a few great ideas for Stocking Stuffers:
–EOS ~ Holiday 2015 Limited Edition Decorative Lip Balm Collection
–Movie Tickets (Buy $75 gift card and get free tickets for you too)
–Original Slinky
–Burt’s Bees Everyday Essential Beauty Kit
–Palmers Coal Chocolate Stocking StuffersNet Wt 3.4 oz(96g)
Here are a few fun gift ideas for the entire family!
–HedBanz Game – Edition may vary
–iRobot Roomba 770 Vacuum Cleaning Robot for Pets and Allergies
–Blu-ray Players
–Family Movies
–Photo Books & Canvases
-Movie Tickets
–Discounted Family Activities in your city
–Essential Oil Diffusers
–Melissa & Doug Family Dinner Box Of Questions
–Indoor Snowball Fight – Snowtime Anytime 40pk
– Harry & David's-Enjoy 15% off $75 with code: SNOW15
Need to find a gift for the special Men in your life? If so here are a few ideas.
–Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III
–Personalized Golf Balls
–Beats Solo 2 Wireless Headphones
–DEWALT DC970K-2 18-Volt Compact Drill/Driver Kit
–Fitbit Surge Fitness Superwatch, Black, Large
–Fan Gear –Razorbacks or whomever their favorite team is!
–Men’s Go Touch String Knit Glove with Touchscreen-Capable Fingertips
–Gift Cards
Looking for a gift for a special woman in your life? Here are a few gift ideas.
–Fitbit
–Philosophy I Think You Are Wonderful-2 ct.
–Savvy Infusion Water Bottle
–KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield, 5 Quarts, Empire Red
–Keurig K45 Elite Brewing System, Black
–Diamond Candle Ring Candles
–MICHAEL Michael Kors Handbags
–Boot Socks
–Beauty & Spa Services – Massages, Pedicures, Etc.
–Jewelry
Local Deals and Activities that make perfect gifts.
–Samurai Japanese Steakhouse (multiple locations) $30 to spend for only $17
–Facial or Microdermabrasion Treatments with Chemical Peels at Skin Deep Aesthetics (Up to 85% Off) in Maumelle
–Two Free Large One-Topping Pizzas with Purchase of $25 Voucher at Papa John’s ($55 Value)
–Cakes, Cupcakes, Mini Pies, or Mini Turtle Chess Cakes at Mickey's Cakes & Sweets (Up to 48% Off)
–Paintball Games, Gear Rental, and Paintballs for Two or Four at Timberline Adventure Park (Up to 48% Off)
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