Last Minute Gift Ideas

You've procrastinated in gift buying this year and now you have NO idea what to get that special someone in your life.  Here is a list of gifts for men and women that are functional, fun, and should get to you by Christmas.

Bacons of the world - $299

4 times a year, a shipment of bacon from organic, pastured Ossabaw Berkshire pigs includes 5 lbs of bacon split between two styles - American Classic and a bacon seasoning style from around the world.  Pig lovers rejoice.


LL Bean WEST BRANCH DUFFLE - $88

It's LL Bean, which means it will last darn near forever.  It's a great sized weekend bag, which every man or woman needs. It's in a cool camo fabric, which is unique but not Army like.  Its' $88.  Need I say more?


Lululemon Core Short - $58

If you still wear oversized basketball shorts to the courts when you hoop with your friends on the weekends, time to upgrade.  Buy something that looks good, wicks sweat, and is built to last.

Under Armour Coldgear Infrared Werewolf Jacket - $159

You want to stay warm this winter, work out, but not wear 5 layers of sweatshirts under your puffy jacket to do so. This waterproof lightweight jacket is made to absorb and retain your own body heat but keeps out the cold.


Under Armour Boxerjock Boxer Briefs - $20

While you're at it upgrading your gym shorts, pick up a pair of boxer briefs that wick away moisture and has anti-odor technology.  We thank you.


Camelbak Bootlegger - $55

Necessary for those long runs or bike rides.  This lightweight hydration pack holds up 1.5 liters and is slim enough to fit under a jacket during the winter and doesn't add bulk in the spring/summer.

SteriPEN Ultra -$77.95

For the world traveler who wants to take an extra step to make sure they can drink the local water.  The USB chargeable SteriPEN Ultra uses UV light to purify a liter of water in just 90 seconds, killing more than 99.9 percent of the bacteria, viruses, and protozoa that cause water-borne illnesses.



NuForce Mobile Music Pump - $59

So you have a fancy MP3 player.  Unfortunately it can’t produce the sort of power those high priced headphones demand. Add this little device and your music will never sound the same again.  

Hisense Sero 7 Pro tablet - $89

So you want a tablet but you don't want to pay the price of an iPad mini. This Google Apps friendly product is powered by a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, has extendable memory capabilities (just buy a mini SD card),  and can last up to 7 hours 1080p Video Playing, 10 hours web viewing using Wi-Fi with medium light/volume on one charge.



Monster DNA Headphones - $169.95

The original manufacturer of the REALLY expensive headphones that a producer/rapper endorsed but is no longer affiliated with, these headphones have the sound quality, noise cancelling abilities,  and durability a pair of high end headphones should have.  The latest offering, the DNA collection, has several colors to choose from to pick your personality.

World Atlas of Street Art and Grafitti book - $23.60

Street art and grafitti have a history that's older than the infamous NYC Subway trains of the 80s.  Take a look at this stunning compilation of this artform from all parts of the globe.

iFlask - $29.99

When I go to events, spending $15 on just a beer in addition to the admission price is not my idea of fun.  This cleverly disguised flask holds 5oz of your favorite drink and comes with a bottle opener back.  Might even prevent you from drunk texting.

Trunk Club - $100 +

List this under "Why Didn't I Think of This" file, this personal shopping club hooks your guy up with a personal online stylist who will help him pick out clothes that both fit his personal style but are stylish, they ship it, he tries it on and has up to 10 days to decide if he wants to keep the recommended clothing. Only charged for what he keeps.  Free Shipping both ways.
 
Fashion Books from Assouline - starting at $25

This book company prides itself on creating coffee table quality books celebrating high end lifestyle topics such as fashion, jewelry, travel, art, and design.

The Gentleman's Guide to Cocktails - $13.84

Please gift this to your friend who only drinks cranberry and vodka and help them explore the cocktail world.  Extra points for the Mad Men inspired cover.

Dialspeed Padlock:$15.99

This futuristic padlock looks straight off the set of "The Matrix".  Resettable, battery lasts for 5 years, and you can backup your code on masterlockvault.com so you never forget it.  Indoor use only people, so don't go locking up your bike with this.  Your locker at the gym is officially upgraded.

Ray-Ban Foldable Aviators $199.95

They're classic.  They're foldable. They're easy to pack.  They're unisex. Coolest gift, period. 

Street Maps Glassware - $12.50 +

Maybe you're homesick and want a little memento when you sip.  Maybe you are a traveler and want to remember some of the cities you've seen without breaking out the shotglass collection.  These unique barware pieces feature maps of various cities etched in  rocks or wine glasses, and carafes.  The company also created a Boston Strong Marathon Map Pint glass, with all proceeds going to the survivors of the attack this year. Classy and functional. 


Gamer Soaps - $14.95

For the video gamer in your life, take him/her back to the basics with these soaps shaped like old school systems like Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Xbox, Playstation and Sega.  These aren't available until 2014, so get on the list now and hopefully your gamer will have come out of their Christmas gift haze to wash their hands with this thoughtful gift.

Brooklynese China - $12+

For you unaware that there is a specific language to the borough of Brooklyn, you're welcome for the lesson.  These are real words: cawfee, buttah, shuguh, creamuh, sawlt & peppa.  Now you too can have some "buttah" with these cute black and white china pieces from Fish Eddy.  Pass the sawlt & peppa, please.

Need more ideas that are more lady specific?  Go to my Holiday Gifts for Ladies 2013 page on Pinterest!

Thanks to coolmaterials.com for creating a very extensive list to pick from.