The need for last minute gifts can happens all the time! Birthday brunch, a home purchase, or new job. You can be on your way but don’t want to show up empty handed. This series will help give you different stores to stop at and some great gift ideas for any situation. None will break the budget.
I’m planning a whole series around different stores and what to run in and grab really quick if the situation arises! If you have time to Amazon Prime you’re in great shape as well but these are last minute gifts from different stores and for different occasions! If you’re on your way to a celebration and don’t want to show up empty handed but are lost and panicked… I’ve got you! Number one rule for gift giving::
Be Mindful!
Listen, the most important thing when buying gifts is being super mindful about not buying junk or things that are unnecessary. No one wants more clutter! This is why I love gifts very usable items, temporary items or edible. Below is a list of potential gifts I found at Walmart all under $15!
Earrings & Scrunchie Set – $7.76
2 velvet scrunchies with bows on them are $4.88. They’ll go perfect with a cute pair of statement earrings coming in at only $2.88! The Time and Tru is a great Walmart brand. I bought the earrings and have worn them a few times receiving multiple compliments on them! A great gift for a birthday or celebration.
Velvet Padded Headbands – $4.88 each
Along these same lines, these velvet slightly padded headbands are adorable, super on trend right now and very inexpensive. Just the headband OR pair it with cute pearl earrings (also Time and Tru) for a classic “Gossip Girl” gift.
elf Eyeshadow Palette & Brush – $12
This is one gift I ended up buying for myself!! This elf eye shadow palette is great for many eye tones and I’ve been wearing it nonstop. The palette is $10 even and brush is $2. Great for a makeup loving friend to give a refresh to her routine and super awesome on the budget. I personally love this Rose Gold – Nude option.
Dip Bowl Set – $9.97
This adorable dip bowl set is great for a housewarming gift OR hostess gift! Read more about when you need to bring a hostess gift here. The Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart collection is awesome and have a ton of great home gifts. This set is small can easily be stacked when put away and I would use it often. Another hosting pro tip: please take any dips out of the containers they come in when serving to guests!
Anything Pioneer Woman! These Measuring Spoons are $5
I heart Pioneer Woman’s line of goods at Walmart. I especially love it during different holidays, like her Christmas line of everything make great gifts. Year round she has measuring utensils, kitchen towels, mugs, serving ware etc. make wonderful last minute gifts. These measuring spoons would be great for a housewarming gift or a birthday gift for a friend who loves to bake! How fun to switch up from boring ol measuring spoons.
Simplified by Emily Ley Weekly Pad – $7.47
Ya’ll the At A Glance series Simplified by Emily Ley lights up my life. It was available at Staples, Office Depot, Target and finally Walmart! Huge fan of Emily Ley and not driving 40 mins to my closest Target or office supply store (which I’ve also done). This desk pad has 52 pages and is GREAT for a congratulatory gift for a new job or promotion! Being under $8 it doesn’t break the bank at ALL but your friend will think of you for A YEAR while using her new planning pad.
Wrap It Up!
Most of the items I listed can fit in the lunch bag sized bag priced at 33 cents. The options are all the way up to medium sized stiff handled bags at 98 cents and large for $1.48! Do not miss getting a colorful bag to place your gift in.
This wraps up my FIRST in the series of Last Minute Gifts!
I plan for Target, World Market, Barnes & Noble and MORE! Comment below if you have any other suggestions for very fast, very affordable and meaningful last minute gifts from Wally World!
