Last minute Christmas gift ideas for your wife, girlfriend, and mom

It happens to all of us... time keeps ticking and we don’t catch a moment to go Christmas shopping. We have got you covered for all the best Christmas gifts for your wife, girlfriend, and mom. These are some of the most important people in your life! You can’t just skip out on getting them a Christmas gift.

Don't worry if you don’t have all the money in the world. We’ve curated a diverse list of affordable and DIY gifts you can even make for your loved one.

Last-minute Christmas gifts for your wife and girlfriend

Any last- minute gift-giver should know that if you're reading this, it is probably too late to order something online. We are nearing the prime of the holiday season, meaning it’s best not to depend on a gift delivery, especially if it’s for someone as important as your wife or girlfriend.

A bottle of wine and cheese

If your wife or girlfriend is of legal drinking age and enjoys a glass of wine, you can head over to your local grocery store to purchase a nice bottle of wine with a variety of cheeses. To make the day even more special, buy a couple of girly goodies she might like, such as a chap stick, a face mask, or a body soap. Decorate these gifts in a basket with a bow and a nice letter and you have got yourself a lovely and affordable Christmas gift!

Get her a cozy at-home gift

Everyone loves to get cozy at home, and with the Omicron variant taking over, we have no choice but to stay in a little bit more. Get your wife or girlfriend a warm and fuzzy pair of winter slippers to wear around the house this winter. If you are willing to spend a little bit more, pair the slippers with a nice and warm robe.

A cookbook from her favorite celebrity or influencer

If the woman in question in your life likes to cook, why not purchase her a cookbook? Many men or women in your life would love a little cookbook to help them with their culinary skills and to inspire a little creativity in the kitchen. Think of who your wife or girlfriend's favorite celebrity is, check if they have a cookbook, and buy it for them at your local bookstore!

If you are short on time and money, why not get romantic and make the woman in your life her own cookbook? Simply look up recipes you know she would love to make and personalize it in a book of your own! Hey - maybe you are the cook in the family! Why not share your favorite recipes?

A gift for the senses

You can never go wrong getting a full bouquet of flowers and a matching sweet-scented candle. Add a little ambience to your living room, kitchen, or bathroom with a candle that you know the woman in your life will love. Some holiday scents are cinnamon, pine, and peppermint. You can also never go wrong with a lavender, vanilla, or blue spruce scented candle.

For the podcast and music listeners

Get your wife nice headphones for the office or commute or a speaker for the house. You can make this gift extra thoughtful by explaining that you wanted her to have something to listen to when she cooks or works out. You will also get to share moments together listening to music, which means the gift benefits you as well.

If there is one gift we can recommend you don’t give your wife or girlfriend this holiday season, it’s cash. That’s simply too easy! Use these ideas to get creative and romantic this Christmas.