4 Places to Get Your Last-Minute Christmas Gifts

by Rachel Naud

This year, if you’re asking Santa for more time to get your shopping done, we’re here to help! We know between finishing up work, school concerts, holiday parties and decorating, finding time to shop can be impossible. But if the days have slipped away from you and you just realized you have more shopping items to pick up than days left before Christmas, we’ve got you covered with some last-minute gift ideas for everyone on your list!

Children Believe

As parents of teens, we always want to instill the value of giving back every holiday season. Sometimes this means dropping random gift cards in strangers’ mailboxes and sometimes this means researching different charities to give back to and deciding on one together. 

If you have a teen coming home from university, we’re sure you’re excited to get in the kitchen and cook for them and share a delicious and nutritious meal together. And while we may take this for granted, there are many children who go hungry. In fact, every 10 seconds a child loses their life to malnutrition  — that’s over 3 million a year! That’s why, this year, it’s a good idea to support Children Believe and its initiative to support children in communities that need it most by purchasing school meals. We also love this as a gift idea for that person who values helping others in need, as you can make a donation in their name! 

Canadians are very giving people and even despite the current economic climate, a survey conducted by Children Believe found that 3 in 4 Canadians would choose to actively purchase a gift to help others and make a difference. Check it out here.

HomeSense

Last-Minute Christmas Gifts: HomeSense

This is the time of year when we’re often getting together for cocktail parties, dinners and parties. If you’ve ever hosted a holiday soiree, you know how much work it is, which is why it’s nice to bring a gift to the hostess and host of the party to show my gratitude and appreciation. It’s always fun to find gifts that are unique and that the hostess will love — and use! — long after everyone goes home for the night. 

The first place to go to find some amazing gifts is HomeSense because you can pick up some quality décor and entertaining essentials at amazing prices. And the best part? You don’t have to sacrifice style for savings!

One good find is this fun Christmas card holder – because what do you do with all those Christmas cards you get in the mail? This could also be fun if you have one of those polaroid type cameras and you can take pics of your party and clip it to the tree! There are also these fun Christmas crackers, a beautiful candle for the centrepiece, and this stunning, soft red, lush blanket! 

HomeSense always has exciting new items throughout the holiday season – it’s so fun to shop! It’s everyone’s happy place!

Cineplex

What better way to bond over the holiday season than to go and see a movie with your teen? A no-fail Christmas treat? Popping a Cineplex Gift Card in their stocking. And right now, if you spend $50 on a Cineplex Gift Card, you will get an exclusive holiday gift bundle! This bundle is packed with amazing extras like free popcorn, free adult admission, movie ticket upgrades and more! 

You can pick up a gift card in-theatre or online at cineplex.com!

Best Buy Canada

Have a teen that loves to blast music when their taking a shower? This might be your next gift idea.

Make them listen to their favourite tunes with the JBL Flip 6 waterproof Bluetooth wireless speaker from Best Buy Canada. It delivers an outstanding bass and exceptional sound quality with 12 hours of continuous playtime. This will also be great for them to have when they’re poolside this summer to at the beach with friends. 

The holidays are coming in quick and keeping our busy schedules in mind, Best Buy Canada is making it easier to shop than ever. There are 167 Best Buy Express stores recently launched across Canada, you can use Quick and Easy Store Pickup in as little as 1 hour and if you can’t get out, you can easily shop online at bestbuy.ca with its 2-day shipping nationally and next-day delivery in major markets.

If you’re in need of a little gifting inspiration, the Holiday Gift Guide on BestBuy.ca can help you browse the many incredible deals to be had this holiday season.