Gift Guide Part 6: Last minute life-savers
10 under $100
We’ve all been there. Life happens, and you realize Xmas is in 3 days but you still haven’t finished shopping or completely forgot (!) someone… For us, it was Uncle JJ (hope he’s not subscribed to our newsletter). One super snowy Xmas Eve en route to our traditional dinner chez grandparents, we realized we forgot to get him a gift. Desperate and optionless, we made a pit stop at a gas station... Slim pickings for sure but managed to find a cute hat and gloves combo which he claims (even as recently as 2 years ago) is his favorite (???) winter set. Gas stations for absolute 911 emergency situations but better gift ideas below.
AMC A-List 3-month pass from AMC or online, $72.99: For the cinephile in your life. 3 free movies per week and your loved one gets to queue up proudly in the VIP concessions line and smirk at the masses. We are talking TSA pre-check at the movies. Not to mention the free upgrade! Refillable BUCKET + SODA. They will love you for this.
MoMA Annual Pass, $65: For the art aficionado in your life for whom Cubism and Futurism are two and the different. Get them year-round access to a world of vernissage.
via MoMA Apple AirTag 4-Pack, $99: AirTags so they never lose their keys or wallet again… If you have 1 day, get them engraved free of charge (can do a different engraving on each).You can also choose from a panoply of cute emojis… inside jokes FTW 🤪🤪🤪
via Screen Rant Lego Icons Flower Bouquet from Target or The Lego Store ($47.99): This plant-based plastic floral arrangement to really spruce up your loved one’s interior decor. Building these sets provides a fun shared activity and a good bang for your buck - all the beauty of flowers with none of the wilting. An infinite source of evergreen charm.
Bottle of Japanese Whiskey (prices vary): If whiskey is their spirit of choice. The packaging is important! We like the Hibiki Harmony Japanese Whisky. 20% off on Instacart or Target ($79.99) or buy at your local liquor store.
Dr. Hauschka products from Whole Foods ($17-30): Natural and organic skincare — this brand is tried and true.
Charmin Ultra-Soft 6 Mega Rolls monthly subscription ($7.57 * 12 = $90.84, on sale and there’s a subscription discount too): You can order this via Amazon to arrive every month… This might be our favorite idea lol bc no one would think to gift this but EVERYONE needs it. Especially apropos for the scatologically-fixated loved ones who won’t stop talking excessively about their ‘plumbing’ issues.
via Amazon Braun Series 3 Wet & Dry Electric Shaver for Men from Walgreens (on Amazon here), $39.99 (from $47.99): Practical gifts are sometimes the best gifts. Love this color too.
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Harper’s Magazine Subscription, $23.99 for 1 year or $33.99 for 2 years (print and digital): For the literary one in your life who is already subscribed to The New Yorker.
Gift a shared experience! Book a reservation for a tasting menu next year (can change date later if needed): For under $100 per head, we recommend Fulgurances (French, $89), LittleMad (French/Korean, $95), Atoboy (Korean, $75). If you’re looking to pay a little extra, our true love lies with Jua (Korean, $135). All in NYC.
Check out our other gift guides for the “foodie” and “techie” and “girlie” who is actually not like the others, moms, and dads!
Happy shopping,
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