Last Minute Holiday Gifts | Books, Booze & Beauty

If you're reading this, you're probably a procrastinator like me.  Welcome to the club.  Have a seat, and make yourself comfortable.  Here's a list of gifts that you can grab and gift pretty easily.

books

Books are something that most people will appreciate, and with enough thought (and Amazon's awesome shipping), you'll be able to find something for everyone.  I've managed to read one book from the reading list that I posted here, and I highly recommend Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri.  The short stories are touching snapshots of family and relationships.

Here are a couple of other book lists that will help you choose the perfect book.  If you're buying for someone with a kindle, you can get the gift delivered instantly!

• Amazon Editor's Best Books of 2015
• NPR's Best Books of 2015
• Gizmodo's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of 2015
• The New York Times' 10 Best Books of 2015

booze

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If you're going to someone's house for the holidays, you can't go wrong with a nice bottle of booze.  Champagne is always appropriate, but there are so many small batch and artisanal brands that can be a little more personalized for the recipient.

Here are some lists and guides that will help you pick the best wine, champagne or other liquor for the holiday season.

• Best Champagne To Bring To A Holiday Party
• Best Wines (Under $15) To Bring To A Holiday Party
• Forbes' 10 Best Wine & Spirit Gifts For The Holidays

beauty

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I did a roundup here of great beauty gifts, and we all know that Sephora is a great source for beauty gifts, but sometimes you just can't make it to the mall and it's too late for shipping.

Here are some great DIY beauty gifts:

• DIY Exfoliating Coffee Scrub
• Ginger, Coconut Oil and Sugar Body Scrub
• Homemade Natural Lip Gloss
• Shea Body Butter

Hope these suggestions help with the last-minute gift giving!