25 best last-minute Christmas gifts that'll arrive before the 25th

Hikers, travelers and outdoor adventurers can't get enough of this genius invention, which removes 99.9% of bacteria and parasites to make water drinkable. One five-star reviewer said she used it while hiking in Maine to turn "brown scum" into the "freshest spring water" She added: "Better than any tap. I'm from Maine, and I've tasted plenty of water right from mountain springs, so take my word." 

Carhartt dominates when it comes to beanies, making them the top-searched brand in the last 12 months. Originally designed to be worn on the job, this iconic knit makes an appearance just about everywhere — construction sites, hockey games and beyond. 

Fuel this tabletop pit with bioethanol and let it dazzle in the living room, on the patio or just about anywhere else. It can burn for at least an hour straight sans smells or soot. 

She could use a minute — or hey, a whole year — to herself. This monthly subscription box will encourage her to seek out some much-needed R&R. Each month, she’ll receive eight self-care goodies valued at around $200 — ranging from calming candles to nourishing lip masks. The best bang for your buck? A 12-month subscription for just $34.99 per month. 

Looking for a small add-on or a gift for someone you don't know all too well? Here's just the thing: This gift set comes with five of Burt's Bees skin and lip saviors. A bonus: It comes packaged and ready for gifting — no wrapping necessary!

Here's how it works: Pour hot coffee directly into the freezing chamber, then swirl it around for at least one minute for instant cooling. "These things work incredibly well at chilling beverages fast and not watering them down," one iced coffee lover wrote. "Pretty sure everyone should keep one in the freezer!" Seriously: Who doesn't have at least one java junkie on their gift list?

Got a budding memoirist on your list? You will with this ingenious gift: Storyworth will send a prompt for them to answer each week — What did you learn from your parents? What was your wedding like? — and their answers will be compiled and bound in a hardcover book at the end of the year. Truly one of the easiest and best last-minute gifts.

Family get-togethers = game time! Pick a card to reveal a category (like candy or sticky stuff), hit the timer and press down the first letter of your related word. Each person only has 10 seconds to take a guess, so everyone must move quick!

Charging stations are great — until you try to squeeze them into your carry-on when traveling. That's what makes this three-in-one wonder worth every penny: Not only does it charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods at once, but the whole thing folds up for easy transport. 

One box, so many possibilities. Young and old will get a thrill transforming this geometric wonder into 70 different shapes. One Amazon reviewer noted that this “fantastic fidget toy” was a “great toy for in the car” or “waiting in a doctor's office.”

For just $10 a month, they can learn how to cook like Gordan Ramsay, write like Judy Blume or hey, even lead a country like former President Bill Clinton. An annual membership grants them access to over 180 courses, many of which deliver up to 200 hours of instruction and inspiration.

Fresh blooms always bring a smile to her face — and with this subscription (starting at $55), she'll be beaming for months on end. Choose the type of bouquet (standard, seasonal or luxe), frequency and first delivery date; Urbanstems will handle the rest.

This gift is a win for everyone involved: Kids will love molding this scented sand into ice cream sundaes and sweet treats, while parents will be happy that kinetic sand is much more malleable but not as messy as the real stuff. "My children played with this for hours and preferred this to their tablet," one very satisfied parent wrote. Sounds like a winner to us!

Before it's time to crack open a cold one, he can taste some of the flavors he knows (and loves) with these beer-infused hot sauces. They vary in heat — Asian sriracha is mild, garlic serrano is medium and roasty chipotle is hot — but all three feature the same all-important, ever-popular base ingredient. 

Sometimes, the best gifts come in the smallest packages. Enter this layered gold, silver or rose gold necklace, which has an initial pendant front and center— hers or yours, it's your call! 

Little ones can use this pen to create pint-size figurines and decorations for their room. "Trace a 2D drawing and then bring it into the three-dimensional world! I highly encourage those looking to get their children into some kind of STEM project to consider this," one parent wrote, adding that it's "great for beginners."

Hibernation season's in full swing, so you know what they need? A few candles to burn while they hole up. With this monthly subscription, they'll get a new seasonal scent along with a matchbox to light it. 

Whether she's soaking in the tub, scrubbing off makeup or cleaning the house, this terry cloth set will keep water where it belongs — away from her hair and off her arms.

Flowers aren't forever — that is, except for these beauties made out of 608 Lego bricks. Once she builds her blooms, she can put the arrangement on display and bask in its beauty (and, let's be real, her handiwork). Note that this gift arrives after Christmas.

Little ones (and kids at heart) can write secret messages, then reveal what they've jotted down with the cap's built-in UV light. Now on sale for nearly half off, these stocking stuffers are super popular among Yahoo readers. Note that this gift arrives after Christmas.