How do you choose the perfect (last-minute) gift? We have the tips.
Every year, it's the same old story. The tree's up, the oven's working overtime, and you're stuck with that one name on your list. Or five. Don't panic. Gift-giving stress is human; we've all cursed a package that arrived too late. We're happy to help you through it, without you ending up at a gas station the night before Christmas with a plant wrapped in plastic wrap.
1. Think small, think smart
A good gift doesn't have to be big, but it does have to be meaningful. Think of something someone really uses but rarely treats themselves to. A soft body butter, a natural shampoo bar, a reusable candle kit: those kinds of little treats always go down well.
At Wondr, we call these “small rituals that spark big smiles.” And believe us, a Mini Moment makes a bigger difference than any reindeer sock.
2. Go for experience instead of stuff
A good gift is a feeling. Warmth, scent, relaxation. So give a ritual instead of an object. This can be literal—a Cosy Moment gift box with spicy scents and soft textures—or symbolic: a custom-made pampering package with self-care products, a book, and some time for yourself. Add a note: "To be used on days when the world makes too much noise."
3. Reuse is the new packaging
Stop using wrapping paper that ends up in the trash after five seconds. Reusable bags, cloth bags, or a tea towel as gift wrapping aren't just prettier; they become part of the gift itself. Wondr's gift bags, for example: sturdy fabric, fun quotes, and colors that would even make the Christmas lights jealous.
4. Buy local, feel better
Nothing is more satisfying than knowing your gift truly means something. By shopping with local brands, you not only support small businesses but also reduce your environmental footprint.
At Wondr, we make everything locally, plastic-free, and with natural ingredients. From the bar to the packaging: sustainably made, with love. Because honestly? That feels so much better than "order today, regret tomorrow."
5. The golden rule of the last-minute shopper: pick & mix
No time to choose? Just combine three small things around a theme. For example:
- For the coffee drinker: a Coffee Lover scrub bar , a reusable travel case and a lip balm
- To set the mood: a Light my Wondr candle kit , a mini hand cream and a gift bag with a quote
- For the minimalist: a single all-in-one bar with cinnamon scent. Ready, smells delicious, scores points.
6. Ordering online is not an act of desperation
Searching until midnight, clicking "delivered on time," and hoping for the best—we've all been there. But when it's really late, choose wisely. A digital gift card is the best excuse to make a statement. At Wondr, we call that "impact in one click."
7. Remember: the message counts
The best gift isn't what's inside the box, but what it says. "I was thinking of you." "You can do nothing today." "You've softened up, and that's a compliment." Things like that. Write them down, say them out loud, or let your giftee whisper them through scent and texture.
Summary
- Small but meaningful always scores
- Give an experience, not junk
- Choose local brands and reusable packaging
- Create your own mini ritual
- Don't forget the digital gift card for the very last rescue
- And above all: give with warmth, not with stress
