The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, so there’s no reason to feel guilty about last-minute gifting—at least that’s what I’m telling myself. Between work, travel, and festivities, it’s hard to find time to buy thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Thankfully, as a shopping writer, I have a lot of experience selecting presents for a wide range of people, even those I don’t know.
Target has quickly become my one-stop shop for everything gifting, whether that’s picking up more wrapping paper or ordering another white elephant gift. I keep coming back for more crowd-pleasing items like a $10 throw that’s the “softest” one a shopper has ever owned and my go-to book to snuggle up come winter. Best of all, each gift is under $20. Keep scrolling for my favorite finds I buy on repeat for friends, family, coworkers, and more.
Best Last-Minute Gifts From Target Opalhouse Stainless Steel Tumbler, $5 Uno Card Game Retro Edition, $7 Threshold Rounded Table Frame, From $8 Room Essentials Ribbed Plush Throw Blanket, $10 Threshold Forest Fir Ornament Candle, $10 Burt’s Bees Tips and Toes Kit, $12 Harlequin Before The Coffee Gets Cold Hardcover, $12 (was $20) Stars Above Crossband Faux Fur Slippers, $15 Thinking Gifts Rechargeable Booklight, $15 Favorite Day Holiday Hot Sauce Challenge, $15 Wild Fable Faux Shearling Zip-Up Sweatshirt, $17 (was $28) Opalhouse Stainless Steel Tumbler Target Opalhouse 11.4oz Stainless Steel Double Wall Non-Vacuum Wine Tumbler TARGET Buy on Target $5 Monogrammed gifts are a no-brainer during the holidays, especially for acquaintances, coworkers, and hard-to-shop-for friends and family members. Check the last people off your list by snagging a few of Opalhouse’s stainless steel tumblers. They are available in an array of vibrant colors, and each tumbler is double-walled and vacuum-sealed to keep coffee, wine, and more cold beverages at the right temperature. It’s also convenient to take on the go since the tumbler fits into a car cup holder and has a slide lid to prevent spills.
Uno Card Game Retro Edition Target UNO Card Game TARGET Buy on Target $7 For the person who always has a deck of cards handy, consider giving them a unique version of Uno. This retro edition includes 108 cards designed to look just like the first edition from the ’80s. One shopper said the nostalgic design “brings back so many memories,” adding that they bought them to teach their son how to play Uno. The easy-to-follow game brings all ages together, especially during family and work events. I’ve bought this old-school version for vintage lovers, avid gamers, and young children alike.
Burt’s Bees Tip and Toes Kit Target Burt’s Bees Tips and Toes Kit TARGET Buy on Target $12 Now that the cold air is making its appearance, deeply moisturizing products are a must to keep your skin hydrated. Burt’s Bees Tips and Toes Kit not only looks expensive, but it’s also jam-packed with value since the set includes six hydrating heroes: two hand creams, a hand salve, a cuticle cream, a foot cream, and a lip balm. Plus, each product is TSA-friendly and compact enough to fit into the smallest of purses. Several shoppers confirmed the kit makes a great gift for teachers, mothers, and more. Snag it for $11.
Wild Fable Faux Shearling Zip-Up Sweatshirt Target Wild Fable Faux Shearling Full Zip-Up Sweatshirt TARGET Buy on Target $28 $17 As a shopping expert, it’s safe for me to say the best gifts are the ones you want to give yourself. That’s exactly what I did a mere three days after I bought Wild Fable’s sweatshirt as a white elephant gift. Made of 100 percent recycled polyester, the zip-up hoodie feels as soft as a snuggly blanket. I love that the top is oversized but still hits below the waist for a cropped fit. Shop the comfy staple in four colors and five sizes while it’s still on sale.
Keep scrolling for more affordable yet thoughtful gifts from Target.
Stars Above Crossband Faux Fur Slippers Target Stars Above Paris Crossband Faux Fur Slippers TARGET Buy on Target $15 Thinking Gifts Rechargeable Booklight Target Thinking Gifts Flexilight Rechargeable Blue Hexagonal Booklight TARGET Buy on Target $15 Threshold Forest Fir Ornament Candle Target Threshold 3-Wick Ribbed Mercury Glass Forest Fir Ornament Jar Candle Gold 6oz TARGET Buy on Target $10 Favorite Day Holiday Hot Sauce Challenge Target Favorite Day Holiday Hot Sauce Challenge TARGET Buy on Target $15 Threshold Rounded Table Frame Target Threshold Rounded Corner Medium Wood Single Image Table Frame Brown
