The Last Word on Last-Minute Gifts

Shopping still not completed? Brain void of ideas? Don’t despair! We’ve got you covered, with the following guide featuring absolutely perfect last-minute gifts for every name on your list:

for him. Men are notoriously difficult to shop for (so we don’t blame you for leaving his gift to last). Luckily, we’ve found the perfect present solution in the form of the Remington Durablade (available on Amazon and at retailers across Canada): a new, all-in-one tool for trimming, shaving and styling any length of hair to 0.2-mm without irritation. The best part? With state-of-the-art precision blades, your guy will NEVER have to replace his blades again. It’s also waterproof and conveniently charges by USB, with a 60-minute run time. remingtonproducts.com

for her. Even if you’ve been naughty and left her gift until the last minute, you can’t go wrong with jewelry and lingerie. Combining the two, this Marie Jo bra in festive red features a gorgeous pearl detail, plus lovely lace edging and a great fit, to boot! (There are matching pearl panties available, too.) We’re betting she’ll be so pleased, she won’t guess you snagged this pressie with just a few days to spare. Available at La Jolie Madame, 849 Hornby St., Vancouver, 604-669-1831. lajoliemadameboutique.com

for stockings. If you’re struggling to think of what to gift your kid’s teacher, your dog walker or the hosts of the next holiday party you’re attending, Second Cup‘s got the answer: signature hot chocolate available for holiday 2017 in three unique flavours, chocolate, white chocolate and candy cane white chocolate. One for each, or one of each for each, find this perfect stocking stuffer at Second Cup cafés across the country. secondcup.com

for sippers. Here’s a winning gift for libation lovers, if we ever saw one. From legendary (think since 1857) Canadian whisky maker J.P. Wiser comes the newly released J.P. Wiser’s Triple Barrel Rye—an exceptional whisky boasting bold rye flavours and aged in three select barrels to enhance different flavour profiles (virgin American White Oak barrels emphasize vanilla caramel toffee, first-fill Bourbon casks emphasize dried fruits, and Canadian whisky barrels emphasize the grains and yeast character). The result: a liquid with a unique blend of toasted grains, oak and rich toffee. To top it off, this special rye was named Best Canadian Rye at the 2017 World Whiskies Awards, Sippin’ Whisky of the Year at the 2017 Canadian Whisky Awards and given a 94-point rating in the 2017 Jim Murray Whisky Bible. Winning, indeed (and get an exclusive recipe for J.P. Wiser’s Catcher in the Rye Cocktail here)! jpwisers.com

for techies. Want to gift a smartphone this Christmas? Look no further than the Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL. This nothing-short-of-spectacular smartphone has the very best camera of any smartphone, along with a gorgeous display and augmented-reality capabilities. Plus, grabbing this great phone from TELUS means your favourite techie is guaranteed the absolute best in customer service (there’s a reason the company’s been named number 1 in this realm, ahead of any other national communications provider). telus.com

Last-minute Christmas, wrapped (you’re welcome)! —Noa Nichol