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With Christmas right around the corner, the mad dash to the mall is on. For many it is crunch time to check off the final items off their gift list, get them wrapped, and placed under the tree or delivered in time for December 25. The holidays usually present a shopping frenzy, which is why it is understandable many people put off the madness until the last minute.

One up side to procrastination is many retailers offer more promotions and special offers than they did in past weeks. In fact, 23% of consumers surveyed by Discover said that they’ll wait for last minute holiday deals.

Finding the perfect gift at the last minute may be difficult, but there are some ways to ease the tension.

Buy gift cards. Gift cards are great gift options for all occasions. You can either choose a gift card from the recipient’s favorite store or a generic gift card such as VISA or American Express. Many online retailers allow you to create your own card design. Gift cards give recipients the option and freedom to buy something they’ll love. Just be sure to check the store’s policy. For more gift card ideas visit, GiftCardMall.com.

Create personalized gift certificates. A great gift isn’t always something tangible. Sometimes giving someone your time is the best present of all. Get creative this holiday season and create free personalized gift certificates. You can create a free gift certificate good for 20 hours of free babysitting or free yard services for a whole month. 

Offer homemade treats. Give your loved ones a heartwarming treat from the oven. Bake homemade sweet bread, gingerbread cookies, or mini raspberry cupcakes. Deliver the treats in festive containers. Your family and friends will be pleasantly surprised with the edible delights. For more holiday treats download the free Cheap Eats eBook for more great ideas.

Regift. Sometimes you don’t have to travel far to find great gift ideas. Sometimes it’s as nearby as your own closet. Skip the crowded malls and high prices and consider regifting this year. Acceptable regifts include any unused gift. For successful regifting, make sure you don’t regift to the original giver and give a regift that someone would actually enjoy. For more tips and ideas on regifting, visit Regiftable.com.

The holiday season is a time to spend with family and friends and nothing shows affection more than something meaningful from the heart. Great gifts don’t have to come packaged in decorative holiday wrapping. Consider making a charitable donation in the recipient’s name. Choose an organization that has the most meaning for the recipient.

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