If you are one of those who waits until the last minute to get your gifts (statistics show many men wait until 12/24 to pick up their gifts) you can still find items, but it will cost more. If you are buying online you will have to pay extra for shipping to get it there in time. The last day to order and get regular ground shipping is Dec. 16.

For Infants/Toddlers: This is the age group easiest to please. They will be happy with a box to unwrap – and play inside. Last minute items you will find for them are stuffed toys  and anything that plays music. They love anything that makes sounds and has lights, or that they can cuddle up with.

For pre-school to tweens: Craft items, projects, games, puzzles and movies. Older children also want video games.

For Teens: Walkman, electronics or MP players, cameras , computer games, video games and DVD movies can’t go wrong. Just make sure they don’t already have them, or that you find things compatible with the systems they do have. Teens also like gift baskets with body sprays and soaps with scents (girls also like coordinating shower gels or bubble baths).  Picture frames are also good ideas – a place to put their favorite pictures. Of course, you can’t go wrong with a gift certificate to their favorite store. Teens love to go to the mall and shop!

For Adults: A bottle of wine or alcohol (if they drink), chocolates and gift baskets of fruit, chocolates and cookies are always appropriate. Food is always in style! If they like to get out and go to the movies, purchase a gift certificate to your local movie theatre or to their favorite movie rental store. Bookstores are full of interesting subject matter as well, and audio books are very popular.  Spa treatment certificates are also considerate for both sexes, and a digital picture frame , pre-loaded with photos is a personal touch that looks as if you’ve been shopping for just the perfect gift for months!

Of course, you never can go wrong by purchasing jewelry for women!

Just keep in mind that if you are ordering for Christmas you need to allow for additional shipping time. Christmas is on Sunday this year so orders placed after 12/19 will have to be extra postage or they will not be delivered.