Tips for Buying Last Minute Gifts for Men

This post was sponsored by Gillette and Old Spice at Walmart. However, all thoughts opinions are our own.
The time left to shop this holiday season is getting short! Christmas is right around the corner. Hopefully your have some of shopping complete. If you are like us, the hardest people on your list to shop for are always men. Since the men in your life are so hard to shop for you put off shopping at all and then before you know it, you are out of time. This year, you can give those guys something they will really use and love. Last minute shopping doesn’t have to cost a lot or result in lame gifts. Here are our fool proof shopping ideas for every man on your list.Tips For Buying Last Minute Gifts For Men 1 Daily Mom, Magazine For Families

Last Minute Gift Tips


The best last minute gifts for guys are practical ones. Don’t waste money on impulse buys that he will never use and never really wanted to begin with. The key to great last minute shopping is to NOT overthink the gifts. Ask yourself these three questions:

  • What does this guy use regularly?
  • Is there something he won’t buy for himself but would actually love?
  • What is my budget?

Stay focused on these three questions and you are sure to choose last minute gifts that he will love.

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Last Minute Gifts Idea


This year, with just a few weeks left, we have some perfect gift ideas to surprise the men in your life even though you are shopping at the last minute. Personal care items are always welcome gifts during the holidays because they are items that are actually needed and used. Buying random, silly gifts is a waste of money and those gifts end up being re-gifted, or worse, thrown away. Don’t buy gifts that the men on your list will just dump. We found two great personal care gift options at Walmart. Because you can grab these gifts at Walmart, you save time and money, two things we can all use more of during the holidays.

Personal care items like razors, body wash, and even deodorant are actually great gifts for men. Here are the reasons why:

  • Men don’t like clutter, but they love function.
  • Men can be stinky!
  • Personal care gift sets are a good combination of practicality and splurge. All men need personal care items. However, most men won’t buy a set that includes multiple items for themselves.
  • Men like things they need anyway. The gift is not having to spend the money himself or have the chore of actually going out to buy it.

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Gillette Justice League Gift Pack – This gift pack packs a punch! It is full of good stuff from Gillette that will be loved by any man. First of all, it is Batman themed. What’s cooler than Batman? The answer is nothing! Most men do not replace their razors soon enough. Help him out with this gift that includes a high quality Gillette Fusion5 razor handle with refills! Body Wash and other personal care items are included as well. The best part is you get all of that for only $14.88. Get the man in your life ready to take on his day like a super hero with this gift pack from Walmart.

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Old Spice Swagger Gift of Confidence Gift PackOld Spice is a classic, manly brand and that makes it a perfect last minute gift for men. You know any man will love it because Old Spice has been so well loved for so many years. Give the gift of confidence this year with that gift pack that includes body wash, deodorant, and body spray. The body wash cleans better than soap without drying out his skin and the body spray and deodorant last all day so his skin will feel great and he will smell amazing. Hey moms, got a stinky teenage boy in your life? The Old Spice Swagger Gift of Confidence Gift Pack is exactly what he needs. A happy and less stinky teenager is a holiday win for everyone in your home! This gift pack is very affordable, priced at only $9.88!

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These are practical and affordable but still something cool making it the perfect last minute gift that he won’t even know was last minute. We think both gift packs are wonderful gift ideas for teenagers too!

For tons of gift ideas for everyone on your list we’ve got your back. Check out our latest Holiday Gift Guides!

Photo Credits: EveryAvenueGirl

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Old Spice and Gillette at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Kristen Douglas
Kristen Douglas
Kristen lives in Alabama with her handsome hubby and sweet son, along with her cat who thinks he’s a dog. Happily, she left behind the life of a Washington D.C. attorney to be a stay at home mama in the south.

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