Years ago someone came up with the brilliant idea of a gag gift holiday. It was a hit idea that stuck with the establishment for a couple of years. Since then, I make it a point to get gifts that are either practical or funny, depending on the recipient. With that in mind, this list of perfect last-minute gift ideas will range from useful and fun items to hilarious conversation pieces. Depending on who you are gifting, you’ll want to check out the gifts that are hilarious like some of the novelty mugs, or the gifts that are super practical, like the yoga mat carrier. But that’s not all I have for you! This list has a selection of crazy fun card and board games suitable for various age groups, alcohol accessories, hobby items, and more! So whether you need a gift for family, friends, or even a little something for yourself, check out this list of 37 perfect last-minute gifts from Amazon Canada.
A Quality Made Yoga Mat Carrier as a Gift
The last couple of years have been long and stressful, and it only makes sense that people are braving the outdoors again. For your active friends, why not get them an on-the-go yoga mat carrier. It comes equipped with a magnetic snap that allows your mat to be accessed easily. Not only does this product ensure that your mat isn’t going to slip away from you, but it also has an outer pocket that can hold a wallet, keys, or phone. What makes this product great is that it’s completely machine washable so that you don’t have to smell the gym later. Get this amazing gift for only $82.62 today!
Make Tea Drinking Friends Smile
Any tea drinker will tell you that you can never have enough of two things: tea and tea infusers. This is because we tea gurus love our beverage of choice, especially in the cold months. Not only that, but tea drinkers tend to conglomerate in groups. Why not treat your fellow tea drinkers with this super cute sloth tea infuser? Twist the sloth at the stomach and put in some loose leaf tea. This particular infuser has a couple of benefits like the fact that cleaning is a breeze because it’s dishwasher and microwave safe and it’s eco-friendly as it is made from reusable silicone. Fred and Friends’ sloth tea infuser costs a low price of $22.71.
Give the Gift of Teas to Friends
If you’re strapped for gift ideas, tea drinkers will always accept different types to try. This particular variety pack contains teas like English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Organic Peppermint, and more! Taylors of Harrogate brand put together a nice variety of teas that have six packs for each flavour. Plus, these teas come in a beautiful box that is easy to wrap up as a gift. And 48 packs of tea for only $31.05? Sign me up!
Need Cheese for Your Impeccable Wine Choices?
Some of your friends may like to entertain guests. If that is the case, why not get this beautiful cheese board set made from bamboo. This set comes equipped with everything needed for a good spread, minus the drinks of course. It has four cheese knives, serving utensils, three slate labels, two white chalk markers, a wine opener, and a carrying bag. Each utensil is held in a cleverly hidden drawer for easy access but also to save space on your table. The bamboo wood is crafted from all-natural and organic materials which makes it safe for food use. Not only is it formaldehyde-free and BPA-free, but it has no added chemicals and toxins either! It’s the perfect gift for friends, housewarming parties, anniversaries, weddings, and birthdays. For only $59.99 Canadian, this is wonderful as a last-minute gift option.
Magic Bullet Your Gift Giving Worries Away!
Who has time to prep fruit and vegetables during the day? If you have a friend with a busy lifestyle, get them this 11-piece Magic Bullet Blender Set. The Magic Bullet comes with a 250W motor base, cross-blade, tall and short cups, a party mug, two lip rings, two resealable lids, one to-go lid, and a small recipe guide. One of the main reasons people love this product is that it can blend, mix, whip, and grind foods easily. This is especially handy for families with small children as they tend to dislike vegetables. It’s a perfect gift-giving option for just about anyone and is only priced at $75.54. Your friends will thank you. Trust us…
Bonsai Trees Make an Easy-to-Grow Gift!
There are many people in life who like plants but maybe aren’t gardeners. Give them this cute bonsai tree seed starter kit. Everything needed to grow a bonsai tree is included in the kit, including the pot. It’s the perfect choice for beginner gardeners, people who want an easy-to-care-for plant, and a nice simple table piece. One of the best features of this particular kit is that the tree is fast growing. Plus, it comes with a biodegradable growing pot meaning the environment will be safe for growing indoors and outdoors! It also comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. For the low price of $24.99, what’s not to love about this gift idea?
Give a Fresh Gift with This Herb Container
As people are spending a fair amount of time at home, many have been ordering in or cooking meals. With that in mind, a great gift idea is this fresh herb keeper made by Cole & Mason. This clear acrylic container has two separators to hold three different herbs. It also has air vents that allow the herbs to breathe and they will last an additional 10 days longer. It’s the perfect idea for friends and family who want to make food with fresh ingredients. And the best part? It’s available for only $25.00!
Have an Outdoorsy Colleague? Snag a This!
It’s nice outside, so why not consider giving your friends a portable picnic blanket from Oniva? This blanket is extra large so you don’t have to worry about any food touching the ground. It is made from polyester fleece with water-resistant backing. Also, its dimensions are 18 x 11 x 5 when folded down and it has a carrying strap for easy transportation. Right now, this cozy gift idea costs only $61.25!
Who Doesn’t Love S’mores? Gift This Kit!
Families with kids will love this cool S’Mores-making kit. It comes with a specialized heating element that is safe for use by the whole family. Just to be safe, the kit has a roasting screen to protect your family from flames. This kit is also safe for use indoors and outdoors, too! Give this S’mores kit to your friends and family for the low price of $80.83.
Do Your Friends Frequently Drive Places? Get This
It’s good to go on an adventure. Inevitably, we will take our phones and tablets with us on those grand excursions. Here is another useful gift for fun car trips — a car-mounted phone holder. This product made by iOttie has adjustability to get the right angle in the car. It is compatible with any type of phone, meaning that giving it to someone is practically risk-free! Plus, it has a one-touch mechanism to lock and release the phone. What’s more, the phone holder has a strong suction cup to keep it steady. This awesome phone holder is only $42.84 on Amazon Canada.
For the Writers in Your Life
Journalling is an important process for many people, whether it is to serve them with writing ideas, personal feelings, and special memories. I mean, we all have friends and family who talk about their memories, especially seniors. Why not give your friends a journal to record those memories and thoughts? One Line a Day is a 5-year journaling book that has space for quickly jotted entries. This handy journal is available for $24.19!
Give the Gift of Self Care
Another perfect gift choice is a kit designed to take care of all the essentials: hands, feet, lips, and cuticles! I love that Burts Bees products are sulfate and paraben-free. And, bonus, the packaging is recyclable and carbon neutral certified. Not only will your friends appreciate the fact that the gift they are receiving is all-natural, but they will also love the product because of its quality. Get this set for only $56.00 on Amazon Canada.
Brighten up Someone’s Day
I live in a photographic family, so I’m accustomed to everyone having traditional cameras. Besides, having a camera serves a couple of purposes like general camera use and it can also act as a webcam for a computer. With that in mind, check out this 1080p digital camera that is great for vlogging all kinds of fun escapades, because sometimes a phone just doesn’t cut it. This camera is easy to use, making it great as a gift for kids and adults alike! It’s available in a couple of different colours as well. For only $78.99, that’s an awesome deal! And if you check it out at the time of publication, it’s on sale for $72.99!
Keep Your Drinks Warm or Cold
A nice gift idea for your friends, regardless of if they live an active lifestyle or not, is a quality tumbler. Contigo has one of the best tumblers on the market that features a lock button. Plus, it is easy to clean and the double-wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel keeps drinks warm for several hours or cold for significantly longer. This tumbler is also perfect to take to coffee places for drink fills. At the price of $32.18, you can’t go wrong!
Make Your D&D Friends Smile
Let’s be real, elves like to laugh at the misfortune of people. That might not be a great selling point for the average person, but to a D&D player, we can’t deny that fact. A great gift idea for your gaming friends is this awesome critical failure mug because it’s amusing. Not only will they be able to show off their sense of humour, but they can take solace in the fact that it is dishwasher safe. The mug can hold 11 ounces of liquid, too! Get this hilarious mug for only $25.71 from Amazon Canada.
Have a Nerdy Friend or Family Member?
Alright, what if your friends aren’t D&D players? What if they happen to be computer nerds or engineers? We have a mug for you! Check out this hilarious nerdy mug for $40.01. Like the previous mug, it can hold up to 11 ounces of liquid as well, which is the perfect amount for that morning coffee or tea. The mug is ceramic and dishwasher and microwave-safe. The nerdy mug can be a fun gift for your techie friends and family!
Give Friends a Game Over Gaming Mug for LOLs!
We can’t leave out the friends that are PC or console gamers. Here’s a great gift mug for your video gaming friends and family. Unlike the other mugs that only have one handle, this gaming mug has two because the handles are designed like a controller! Also unlike the above mug choices, this one can hold 14 ounces of liquid, because gamers really need their caffeine fix. The bottom of the mug also says, ‘Game Over’ which is amusing on its own. Get one for your friends and family for only $43.64 today!
Make Sure Friends Survive a Garden Gnome Attack!
Yes, you read the headline correctly. Garden gnomes are vicious and you should make sure your friends and family are prepared for when they attack. The book How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack: Defend Yourself When the Lawn Warriors Strike (And They Will) talks about the real threat these vicious creatures possess. It’s available in hardback and Kindle editions, which serve as a humourous gift for your bookworm friends. Not only will it bring a smile to their faces, but it contains several pictures of the suspicious creatures. Plus, for a hardcover book, $16.82 is an amazing price!
Make People Laugh
While we are on the topic of hilarious books, how about one that covers a very real issue in today’s day and age. The CURSE of autocorrect! Perhaps this book will have your friends saying, ‘oh my gosh, I’ve made that mistake before’, or perhaps they like to have a good laugh. Either way, you can’t go wrong by gifting ‘Damn You Autocorrect!’. Just don’t get this for kids because it contains a lot of adult humour. Anyways, the hardcover version of the book is only $20.40! Get one today from Amazon Canada and make your friends laugh their guts out.
{{Alexa}}, Do You Think You’d Make a Great Gift?
Ever forgotten to set a timer for your food or perhaps you want to play some music without making your phone dirty. In cases like these, you need to consider a hands-free alternative like an Echo Dot. This compact smart speaker equipped with the power of Alexa is a great purchase not only for yourself but also for friends and family. It has improved speaker quality as a third generation device, connects to other devices, and is designed to protect your privacy, too. Alexa can play music, read the news, set alarms, and more! Your friends will find great use in this sleek item. Consider gifting this versatile product for the regular price of $54.99.
Have an Aspiring Artist in Your Midst?
A lot of people have taken up various hobbies to keep themselves sane during this pandemic. Some have started at-home workouts, others have looked into music, and some have turned to artistic ventures. With that knowledge, we can’t forget about artistic friends with this 142 Piece set of art pencils, crayons, oil pastels, and watercolours. This set is contained in a beautiful cherry wooden case with a drawer to hold all of the art supplies. It’s the perfect gift for just about any age and is available for the low price of $68.06 on Amazon Canada!
Give Your Besties a Quality Tabletop Easel
While on the topic of art supplies as gifts, your friends might also want a handy tabletop easel. This professional quality easel is made from solid wood and it can be adjusted to accommodate a canvas up to 23.5 inches. It can also flatten depending on what type of art is being worked on. This easel is excellent for artists of all skill levels. One of the things that makes this art easel a great gift is that it comes with a 100% lifetime satisfaction guarantee. For only $107.88, this easel is a solid gift idea!
Paint Amazing Works of Art
For family and friends who don’t want a full set of art supplies, what about a nice paint brush and palette set? This 12-piece set of paint brushes is stored in a nice carrying case with a popup stand. It can be stored to take outdoors or classes as it has a zipper to close it. Beginner and professional artists would benefit from this set as it’s only $36.92 on Amazon Canada. Plus, it comes with 100% satisfaction guaranteed and a one-year replacement warranty. What a wonderful gift idea!
Have Your Friends Saying, “We Got Death Star“
Do you know what most people would love? A popcorn maker. But there is something even better than any ordinary popcorn maker, a Star Wars popcorn maker! This machine makes popcorn rather quickly, which is certainly one benefit. However, the coolest part about this product is that it comes with its own bowl! The top of the Death Star can come off to be a convenient bowl to hold the popcorn. Not only does it look cool as a conversation piece but it will make any movie fan happy. Grab one of these awesome Death Stars for $79.99 and bring a smile to your friends’ faces.
You Don’t Have to Spend Hours Gifting This…
Do you have any puzzle aficionados in your circle of friends? If so, why not give them a folding jigsaw table? This table is 28 inches tall and the tabletop dimensions are 26 by 34 inches allowing it to hold most standard-size jigsaw puzzles. It folds flat so that it doesn’t take up a ton of space when not in use. The unit is made of composite and hardwood, plus, it has a non-slip felt pad to keep the puzzle pieces secure. Right now, this jigsaw table is $199.98 and is a must-have for jigsaw puzzle lovers.
Chip into Your Friends Professional Poker Career
Poker is a hugely popular game among adults and any serious player needs to have their own set of poker chips. Versa Games offers casino quality poker set that has 500 chips to cover all your needs. The chips are labelled with their correct denominations so that there is no confusion during a game, and they are stored in a sleek aluminum case. But this isn’t any ordinary poker chip set, it also has two decks of cards, five dice, and a dealer button. This poker set is $130.54 on Amazon Canada and would be perfect as a gift!
Give the Gift of Fun
My family is all about Scrabble, so it should come as no surprise that I would include the game in this list of perfect last-minute gifts. This is not just any ordinary Scrabble board though, this is the deluxe edition, which means it is not simply a flat board game. Deluxe Scrabble is made from sturdier materials and sits on a Lazy Susan tray so that players don’t have to crane their neck to read right-side up. Additionally, this Scrabble board has two storage trays that hold the tile racks and letter tiles. But one of the best benefits of this board game is that it comes in a carrying case so that families can play anywhere! At the low price of $49.13, this board game is definitely the best gift for your board gaming friends.
Haggle with Your Friends in ‘Settlers of Catan’
Another great board game is the haggling masterpiece title called Settlers of Catan. This game requires players to negotiate with each other to get the resources they need to win the game. Each turn requires a decent level of strategy and it’s a great time for the whole family. The base game supports up to four players but there are expansions that allow for six players! Settlers of Catan has a ton of replayability. Besides, there are versions of the game that add more aspects to the game, which are tons of fun for the family. Grab one as a fun gift for only $45.57!
Trivial Information Matters
Do your friends like trivia games? I know I do. Why not pick up Trivial Pursuit as a perfect gift for your friends and family? There are several different versions of Trivial Pursuit that can be purchased but the one we have is suitable for the whole family, not just for adults. This edition has cards that are specific for adults and a separate one for kids. There are over 1,000 trivia cards to challenge all players for quite a long time. Plus, the board is fun to play on because it’s colourful. Right now, it can be purchased for the regular retail price of $32.55, so be sure to get it for your friends!
Need a Party Game for Adults?
For your mature friends, we have a fun party game called That’s What She Said. It’s similar to Cards Against Humanity but cranks it up a notch. It can support up to four players with 458 total cards for hours of fun! Unlike the other games listed, this one is rated for ages 18+ for good reason. The best part about this card game is that it costs only $35.01 and is great as a last-minute gift!
Have Any Music Lovers in Your Midst?
Another board game suggestion that covers all types of friends or age groups is titled Game that Song. It is a music game that is perfect for the audiophiles in your life. Players will pull a card with a topic like “songs that are happy”, then you play a song that fits the card, and the others guess the song! It can be played in person or over a call, making it an excellent gift for people of all ages. The best part is that it’s only $24.99 on Amazon Canada!
You’ll Never Guess What Friends Have Done
The final card game we have covers all of your drinking friends. It is called I’ve Never and this game will teach you all about your friends on a whole new level. The game supports up to 10 players and is great to pull out at bachelor parties, happy hour, or for pre-parties. It has 110 cards with an additional 10 cards that can be made up. This game is not for the faint of heart and is definitely played with people ages 18+, so be sure everyone is comfortable playing it before beginning. If you have some brave friends, this can be a perfect gift at the low price of $31.40.
Know an Aspiring Alcohol Mixer?
If it has been a while since you or your friends have entertained guests, perhaps consider giving a copy of “The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails”. Not only will your friends be able to practice their skills, but they might also make you an epic drink that they learned. It contains a ton of well-known recipes as well as newer mixers to try out. For only $28.66, this book is the perfect choice for a last-minute gift!
Gift Your Dog Loving Friends the Perfect Wine Charms
Let’s face it, some of your friends are pet lovers. In fact, there are tons of dog lovers out there, so why not give your friends and family the gift of wine charms? These cute dog charms are magnetic allowing them to stick to glass and ceramic surfaces that are up to 5 mm thick. What is great about these charms is that they are handcrafted by a small business. Not only would a purchase support struggling businesses, but there are several different sets available. Each charm is made out of resin, which makes them durable. These adorable charms are the perfect last-minute gift and the set of six is available at the low price of $41.75.
Every Whisky Connoisseur Needs a Quality Glass Set
A great gift idea for an alcohol connoisseur is this beautiful 7-piece Italian glass decanter and whisky set. This elegant set features a classic diamond cut that reflects light into a starburst pattern. It is the perfect choice for entertaining guests who have refined tastes. Plus, the set can be hand washed or put in the dishwasher for easy cleaning. Paksh Novelty’s decanter and whisky set can be given as a housewarming, wedding, or retirement gift! For only $59.99, give your cherished friend this high-quality Italian-made decanter and whiskey set today!
Shake, Shake, Shake This Last-Minute Gift Idea!
For the cocktail enthusiasts in your group of friends, take a look at Foster & Rye’s enamel cocktail shaker and jigger set. It’s a simple and easy gift to purchase for anyone who loves to mix drinks for guests. The shaker can hold up to 26 ounces of liquid while the jigger can handle 0.7 ounces on one side and 1.5 ounces on the other. It has a blue and white splatter pattern that stands out from the other dishware. What’s great about Foster & Rye products is that they are designed for indoor and outdoor use. With the low price of $45.89, give your mixing enthusiasts something to smile about!
Pour Out Your Wisdom with This Sassy Wine Bottle Holder
Your friends might like to display their sense of humour in several different ways with figurines, posters, or even mugs. But do they have wine bottle holders that hold words of wisdom too? If not, check out these wine bottle holders by Primitives by Kathy. These items are 4.25 by 7.25 by 4.25 inches and can hold most wine bottles. Each holder has fun, sassy, or inspirational statements to suit any wine aficionado. Give your friends and family this perfect last-minute gift that can be proudly displayed for only $27.95!