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Last-Minute Gifts for Moms, Dads, and Grads

You've waited until now to shop? Don't sweat it: We have some clever ideas for gifts that will arrive quickly.

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It's that time of year again: You buy a present for one person and realize that you're days away from needing a gift for someone else. No, it's not the winter holidays yet. But Mother's Day, Father's Day, and two months' worth of graduation ceremonies mean that you're making lists and checking them twice, and there's not even hot cocoa.

We have some last-minute gift ideas that will save you if you've let anyone's special day slip. These presents can be sent directly to you or to those on your gift list. You're sure to find something suitable for anyone you're shopping for.

For Bookworms

Page 1 Books

Getting a gift subscription or book bundle from Page 1 Books is like letting them loose in an independent bookstore with a very informed bookseller at their service. All books are hand-selected based on preferences and the receiver can even get a replacement if one is not to their liking. Book bundles come packaged with fun reading-adjacent gifts and are available in themes for moms, dads, and grads, as well as others.

For Home Chefs

Sur La Table Online Cooking Classes

Your loved one can take cooking classes at home with a gift of online cooking classes from Sur La Table. There are lessons for all levels and food preferences. You can also gift them in-store classes. Right now there's a summer kids and teens series that goes from monster cakes to French patisseries and adults can learn to make a pesto Calabrese dinner along with a shaved radish, fennel, and herb salad and chocolate hazelnut swirl gelato.

For the Sentimental

Walgreens Same-Day Pickup

If you're worried that last-minute gifts will seem impersonal, that's not necessarily the case. You can get photo books, canvas prints, magnets, and more with same-day photo print services at Walgreen's and CVS.

For Everyone on Your List

Target Same-Day With Shipt

Target does same-day delivery on most days. You can find lots of items available locally that can make it to your house or that of your intended recipient in hours. Target uses Shipt, which does free delivery with a Shipt membership or $9.99 per order.

For Gadget Lovers

Breo Box

The gadget lovers in your life will rush to open Breo Box. Each box comes with a selection of tech-centric finds. There are four boxes available per year, one each season, and you can send one or all.

For Classic Gifts

Macy's Same-Day With DoorDash

The mall parking lot is always a mess, but you can get a gift from Macy's without that hassle: The store offers same-day delivery through DoorDash.

For Kids of All Ages

KiwiCo Subscription Box

For kids who are graduating, whether it's nursery school or high school, there's a KiwiCo crate or subscription for them. KiwiCo's boxes come packed with art and science projects. If you're not sure which to choose, you can enter the age and interest of the recipient for suggestions. Once you order, your gift will ship in two to three days. Or you can send a gift card for them to choose their own.

For Prime Delivery

Amazon Same-Day Delivery Gifts

Depending on where they live, you can get a gift to them ASAP with Amazon Same-Day Delivery Gifts. There's lots to choose from, including the Urban Accents Movie Night Popcorn Set that pairs perfectly with a Netflix gift card.

For the Curious

Uncommon Experiences

Uncommon Experiences lives up to its name by offering a huge variety of classes that they can take from home. They can paint their pet, make their own ring, compose a song, and more.

For the Beauty Enthusiast

Sephora With Instacart

Beauty gifts can arrive on your doorstep with Sephora, which uses Instacart to deliver. You can choose from plenty of high-tech devices, including the NuFace Mini+ Petite Facial Toning Device and of course, lots of low-tech but beautiful gifts.

For Anyone Who Amazons

Amazon Gift Card

A gift card for Amazon lets your loved one choose their own gift. The card can be delivered via email or text message, and you can add your own image or video to it.

For New Yorkers From Anywhere

The New Yorker

Send your loved one a subscription to The New Yorker (print-and-digital or digital-only), and you'll receive a tote for yourself. It's a present that gives back to you!.

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