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Last-Minute Gift Ideas That Are Surprisingly Thoughtful

Isabella Carter by Isabella Carter
October 6, 2025
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Running out of time to find a gift? It happens to everyone. The good news is that you can still choose a present that feels personal and practical, even if you’re shopping at the last minute. 

To get you started, here are some of our favourite gift ideas that feel thoughtful and well-suited to any occasion, no matter how little time you have.

Personalised Accessories With Initials

Sometimes, the smallest gifts are the ones people remember. These could be accessories featuring their initials, like necklaces, keyrings, or phone charms. They add a personal touch without being over the top.

You can pick up an initial necklace to add a subtle, personal detail to your friend’s outfits. For someone who never leaves the house without their phone or keys, a keyring or phone charm with their initials makes the gift feel thoughtful, even if you chose it at the last minute.

Beauty Sets for Instant Pampering

A set with different beauty products like a sheet mask, lip oil, and bath soak instantly feels more personal than a single product on its own. Because everything inside works well together, it looks like you planned ahead rather than grabbing the first thing you saw. 

To the person receiving it, the set feels like a ready-made moment of self-care. They can use the sheet mask that night, try the lip oil the next day, and save the bath soak for the weekend, fitting each item into their routine as they like.

Fun and Functional Tech Gifts

For the friend who always has earbuds in or keeps snapping photos on their phone, tech gifts feel thoughtful because they show you’ve noticed what they love doing every day. With Bluetooth earphones, they can enjoy music or podcasts anywhere. 

A mini printer turns the photos on their phone into keepsakes. Even a new phone case or beaded phone strap adds a small but meaningful detail to their phone, making a quick gift look carefully chosen.

Reusable Drink Bottles and Tumblers

A water bottle might seem simple, but it is something people reach for every single day. For friends who are constantly on the move with work, fitness, or family plans, a high-quality insulated bottle keeps drinks cold for hours and slips easily into their routine. It’s the kind of gift they’ll actually use rather than leave sitting on a shelf.

To make it more thoughtful, choose a design that reflects their style. A rhinestone or ombre bottle adds colour and character to their routine, showing you picked it with them in mind rather than out of convenience.

Shop Thoughtful Gifts Today

The best gifts are the ones people will use and appreciate long after the occasion has passed. That’s why, even when you’re short on time, it’s still possible to find thoughtful presents.

To help you find meaningful gifts, shop at Sportsgirl, Australia’s iconic women’s clothing and accessories brand. Their range makes last-minute shopping simple, so you can effortlessly choose pieces that feel personal, even when you’re on a tight timeline.

Isabella Carter

Isabella Carter

Isabella Carter is a contributing writer for The Kotaku Times, where she covers gaming culture, tech trends, and the crossover between digital entertainment and everyday life. With a background in media studies and a passion for storytelling, Isabella explores everything from indie game spotlights to industry deep dives. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her testing the latest cozy games, experimenting with game photography, or attending gaming conventions to connect with developers and fans alike.

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