If you have a big family, birthdays can easily sneak up on you; that’s why you may need help to source a gift on time. Or perhaps you did order on time, but your gift has gotten lost in the mail, or it will arrive but too late for the party.
Finding an amazing last-minute gift can be difficult, but don’t worry, we have you covered! Zazzle has something for everyone in your life, from Mom and Dad and your best friend to your partner and even your lovable pet!
Gift Ideas for Mom/Mother Figure
Mom is always the hardest person to buy for, since she’s always taking care of everyone else. It’s time to treat her like the queen she is!
- Flowers Delivered
This is a great option to send to a mom who lives far away. You can order the bouquet online and have it delivered on their birthday. Many florists even offer same-day delivery if you’re really late.
- Candle
A candle isn’t just for putting on a birthday cake; it can help someone relax as they soak away their troubles in a warm bubble bath. Find one with your mom’s favorite scent like lavender, jasmine, or vanilla to make them feel special every time they light the candle. Customize it further with a custom candle label.
- Cooking Class
Cooking with Mom can be a wonderful bonding experience. Though she knows a lot of recipes, we’re sure you can still take a class to learn something neither of you know. Create a new secret family recipe together!
- Dance Class
Feel the rhythm of the music, and sway knowing you have the perfect gift to give your mother, who’s always dancing. They can hone their skills and impress the next time they’re on the dance floor.
- Bottle of Wine
You can’t go wrong with gifting a bottle of wine; just make sure that it’s the kind your mom loves. With a short trip to the local grocery store, you can get your gift on the way to the party.
Gift Ideas for Dad/Father Figure
It can be hard to buy things for the men in your life. For many they will just go out and buy what they want. Here is where Zazzle save the day!
Make sure your dad never goes hungry by giving them a food voucher that they can use with multiple restaurants. Food is delivered right to their front door.
Fill dad’s cup with joy. For some dads, coffee is the fuel they need to drive them out the door!
- Care Package
Create a basket full of goodies for him to enjoy with his friends or during a baseball game. See if he has run out of any of his daily toiletries. Add in his favorite beverage and a sweet note with lovely birthday wishes.
Podcasts and audiobooks are all the rage at the moment, and they’re a great option to listen to on the go. Many people use this as a way of listening to their favorite celebrity or reading the next book on their list.
- Golf Course/ Pitch and Putt
Maybe he needs to de-stress, and a few rounds of golf or at the pitch and putt are just what he needs.
Gift Ideas for Your Partner
Relationships can be hard, but Zazzle is here to help make this year’s birthday a little easier! Here are a few ideas for the one you love.
Is your loved one always making gifts and cards on Zazzle? Or do they need a lot of stationery for their business? With Zazzle Plus, you can give them the gift of free shipping for a year with Zazzle.
- Learn A New Language
Every year that passes, they make plans that they never get around to doing, like learning a new language. Give them the gift of learning a new language with Babble.
- Airbnb Gift Card
A surprise for the traveler in your life. They’ll be able to use this on their next trip. Airbnb has locations all over the world, meaning this birthday gift will give them the opportunity to stay anywhere their heart desires. With such a good gift they’re sure to bring you along for the trip.
Gift Ideas for Best Friends
You’ve got a friend in me! No one can replace your best friend, so really spoil them this birthday.
- BFF Vacation!
It’s time! That destination you’ve been dreaming of is going to happen. Just pick a place and date, and inform everyone in your friend chat group. Use your friend’s birthday as an excuse so nobody starts backing out. You can break the news on one of our digital download birthday cards to add to the element of surprise.
- Zazzle Gift Card
A best friend birthday deserves more than a run-of-the-mill gift! Take the guesswork out of birthdays with gift cards that fit everyone, never expire, and allow full customization.
If the birthday person just moved into a new home, then this is a great gift idea. They can outfit their house with home accessories, food, electronics, and more. Even if they didn’t move into a new house, you can’t go wrong with Target.
- Photo Collage
Digitally print out your most memorable moments, and add them to a wooden frame or use some string and pegs. Pick up their favorite snacks and relive the moments together by reminiscing over the photos with some wine.
- Cinema Gift Card
Go to your local movie theater, and grab a gift card for them to have a night out with you. Cinema tickets cost keep rising with the cost of living, so this gift card could save a family on a night out.
Gift Ideas for Your Pet
Celebrate your beloved pet if you know their birthday or just their ‘Gotcha Day.’ Whenever they came into your life, it changed your world for the better. Make sure they feel loved with a celebration all about them.
For many their best friend is furry and an incredible listener. With a Bark Box being sent every month, your dog will feel like it’s their birthday.
Send a monthly box filled with goodies for the feline in your life. It’ll not only include goodies for the cat, but for their person (as some cat lovers’ t-shirts).
- Pet Store
Take them to your local pet store and let them pick out their own treats. When you go down the toy aisle buy them everything they seem interested in. They’ll feel like the luckiest pet in the shop.
Digital Downloads
Here at Zazzle, we offer a great solution to last-minute gifts, and a digital download of custom wall art. You can get the design sent straight to your email, and then go to your local print shop. You can have the print shop print the design to the size you want and then have it framed. You can have a custom piece of artwork for your loved one in the afternoon. Shop some of our digital downloadable artwork today!
Watch the story of Emily Mitchell and her family. After using Zazzle to create a gift for her husband, Emily becomes obsessed with Zazzle. That obsession comes to life as her world soon becomes bedazzled with Zazzle!
No matter what gift you give your loved one they’ll just be happy that you remembered their birthday this year; maybe even surprised that you remembered. Even though your gift is last minute doesn’t mean it can’t be something they will love. You never know, your last-minute birthday gift could be the best one they receive this year!
Lucy is a Content Specialist at Zazzle in Cork, Ireland. Originally from America, she is now settled in Ireland with her husband and Corgi-mix puppy Dug (yes, like from Disney’s UP!). It’s the simple things in life that matter, so give her a bag of M&M’s and she’s happy. She loves to relax with a good book, cozy up on the couch for a movie, or go to the park for a stroll with the family.
