Christmas Eve Last-Minute Gift + Meal Ideas (Same-Day Pickup & Delivery)

Merry Christmas Eve from Team Fab (Quick Help for Today!)

Thank you for being here and supporting our small business. Because of you, we get to do what we love—helping families save money, eat well, and make life a little easier.

Since it’s Christmas Eve, we’re keeping this short, friendly, and practical: a few last-minute gift ideas, quick same-day pickup and delivery options, and some easy recipe links.

We’ll be back on 12/26 with fresh deals and new posts. ❤️

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Last-Minute Gifts You Can Still Pull Off Today

🏪 Same-Day Store Pickup

(check local availability):
Target |
Walmart |
Amazon

If you can run out for one quick pickup, these are easy wins that still feel thoughtful:

• Cozy blanket, slippers, or pajamas
• Board game, card game, or puzzle
• Candles or home fragrance
• LEGO set or a fun toy
• Headphones, charger, or practical tech accessories
• A book you recommend + a bookmark, book light, etc.
• A nice journal type book and pens
• A nice frame or a framed photo memory they can display
• Their favorite snacks in a reusable bag or tote

🚗 Same-Day Delivery (When Leaving the House Isn’t Happening)

Same-day delivery can save the day for any gifts and stocking stuffers—especially if you’re short on time.

🧺 Instacart: The “Holiday Rescue” Button (Get $0 Delivery on your first 3 orders HERE)

Instacart is amazing for quick, thoughtful gifts and last-minute groceries. Great things to add today:

• Gift basket supplies: hot cocoa, marshmallows, candy, popcorn, fancy snacks
• Easy host gifts: chocolates, sparkling drinks, cheese & crackers, flowers (when available)
• Recipe saves: eggs, butter, cream, potatoes, cranberry sauce, bread, cheese

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Need a Stocking Stuffer… Like NOW?

Keep it simple and fun. Stockings don’t need to be expensive to be memorable!

• Hot cocoa packets + candy canes
• Mini hand creams or lip balm
• Socks, fuzzy slippers, or a beanie
• Card game, puzzle book, or small toy
• A “movie night” kit: popcorn + candy + a not
• DIY coupons for “date night” “Free night of babysitting” etc.
• A letter telling the person things you love about them or sharing a memory of them
• An ornament with the year on it

More ideas:

• Gift Cards (Great Last-Minute Gift Idea)
• 30 Cheap Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Everyone on Your List

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Easy Christmas Eve + Christmas Morning Food Ideas

If today is busy, the best recipes are the ones that are easy, cozy, and forgiving. Here are a few favorites from our recent posts:

☕ Cozy Christmas Eve Treats

• Creamy, Rich Homemade Nutella Hot Chocolate
• Hot Chocolate Spoons DIY Gift
• Pretty Candied Cranberries
• Easy 4 Ingredient Thumbprint Cookies

🍳 Christmas Morning Made Simple

• Make-Ahead Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

🧀 Easy Holiday Appetizer (If Guests Drop By)

• Air Fryer Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce (Easy Holiday Appetizer)

🥔 Comfort Side Dish That Everyone Loves

• Easy Special Potatoes Recipe (Funeral Potatoes)

Quick party tip: Keep appetizers warm in the oven on the lowest heat setting while you cook the next batch in the air fryer.

Need even more ideas? Visit our Holiday Hub.

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More Helpful Holiday Posts

• 25 Frugal and Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas for Anyone
• 38 DIY Winter Crafts for Kids
• How to Put a Picture on a Candle with Wax Paper
• White Elephant Gift Exchange Rules, Variations, and Hosting Tips

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Thank You (Again) — and We’ll See You 12/26

Before we go—thank you for supporting Team Fab. Your clicks, shares, and kind comments truly make it possible for us to keep creating helpful content and finding the best deals.

We’re taking a short Christmas break, but we’ll be back with fresh deals on 12/26. Until then, we hope your Christmas is warm, your food is easy, and your day has at least one quiet moment that feels like peace. ❤️

Cathy, BJ, Stacy, and all of Team Fab

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