It doesn't matter that, for all intents and purposes, the holiday season starts the day after Thanksgiving. Sometimes holiday shopping still isn't finished on Dec. 24.
If the last-minute rush happens to you this year, don't fret -- if you know even a little about the recipient of your gift, you can make it seem like you put more thought into it then you actually took the time for.
Come up with a few DIY ideas with accessible materials and minimal time investment. Look for less-expected gift cards based on your recipient's interests. Think about what he or she eats, drinks and enjoys on a daily basis.
And when it comes down to the wire, check out our last-minute ideas in the list below.
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