Friday Finds: Great Last Minute Gift Ideas + A Giveaway and More

Time is ticking on those holiday gifts! Following are a few suggestions that you can order last minute for your favorite runner or foodie. Or foodie runner?

If you follow this blog, you may know that I have a few subscription boxes that I love. What is a subscription box? It is a way to try new foods/energy products (or pet stuff, kid stuff, beauty products, lots of stuff… there are even some time of the month boxes!) It may be too late to receive the first box before Xmas, but you can buy a gift month or subscription and email it, print it out or make a card. Then, the recipient can enjoy the gift in the month(s) ahead!

I have written about a slew of these this year. I will recommend just a few favorites today. If the person you are buying for is into running, health food, beauty, knitting, DIY, whatever… do a search and see what you can find that will be a good fit.

The ones that I have been loving are: RunnerBox (comes regular or Gluten Free) for running stuff and Love with Food or Yumvelope for healthful, yet delicious food/beverages.

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RunnerBox is a bimonthly subscription filled with products geared towards runners. (They also offer a TriBox for triathletes.) The box comes every other month which is nice so you don’t form a stockpile if you are not training for anything. It includes a variety of products from energy bars, gels, chews, protein shakes, and other accessories. You can gift one month or several – it is up to you.

Another great gift idea for the holidays is a RunnerBox and fitbook together in one terrific box!  Journaling your progress in the 12 week fitbook can help keep you on track.  The fitbook is a terrific tool to help you reach your running/fitness goals.  The fitbook is shipped in a festive box with a cozy RunnerBox buff and a few sample products.  This makes a nice holiday gift or a New Year kick start-motivation tool!

Staci from RunnerBox sent me the one time Gluten Free RunnerBox gift box ($20 + $7 shipping). It was filled with many Finds’ Faves and a few new items to me! It included:

I loved that most of the products were full sized. Some of these can only be found in a case (and I hate to buy a case without trying a product first!) I have tried about 3/4 of these products and they are all awesome. Trust me, your runner or triathlete would dig this gift box or subscription! They also have virtual gift cards in case you are not sure what to pick!

RunnerBox offered one lucky reader a one time box (GF or regular!) Use the Rafflecopter below to enter. One winner will be selected on 12/27 with Rafflecopter. Must be a US resident and over 18 years of age. Void where prohibited.

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Please note: RunnerBox provided me a gift box at no charge. I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own.

Two other boxes that I love and have raved about:

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In August, I reviewed Yumvelope. Yumvelope delivers (at least) six full size, small batch, natural artisan products in a padded envelope each month for $21.  I gave Yumvelope a big thumbs up. And, Yumvelope gives a meal to a hungry person for every package purchased. A win win! Yumvelope is a great gift idea for a health-foodie in your life, too!

Like Yumvelope, Love with Food is another favorite of mine. Each month they deliver samples of natural or organic snacks to your door. They also offer coupons and discounts on the products. And for every box purchased, they donate a meal to feed a hungry child in the U.S. A total win-win in my opinion.  Here are the gift options for the single boxes and now they have double sized boxes so you don’t have to fight over who gets to try what! Also, through 1/1/2014, get $15 to soap.com or Little Black Bag with any order.

I would be delighted with any of these as gifts! What are your favorite subscription boxes/types? What last minute gifts would you like to receive?

And for some more last minute holidays deals, check out:

  • Michael’s has the Rainbow Loom 2 for $30 – one of the year’s hottest gifts for kids!
  • If you are not a member (free) of GILT, join before 1/1/14 and get $30 off your first purchase of $60 or more. Great deals on great brands for you, kids, home and more. Treat yourself!
  • A virtual gift card from zulily is a great gift for the bargain shoppers in your life. They have great stuff for women, kids, home and men on great brands you love in limited time curated sales. It’s the gift of shopping, right in their inbox! Once the order is complete, the card will reach the lucky recipient within 24 hours.
  • Gilt City has great deals in major cities and for online gifts. I just got $25 for $50 at Red Envelope – a site I love for gifts! They also have cigars from Hotel Humidor, 40% off at Bliss Spas, 50% off at Nuxe, Union and much more!
  • Shop with ebates and get cash back and special offers. Like Macy’s – get an extra 20% off with code GREAT and 6% cash back or great deals on toys and 6% cash back at Toys R Us and many more.
  • Check Brad’s Deals for daily deals and online and in store coupons through the holidays! New deals daily!
  • Spend $100 or more at Kohl’s and get 20% off with code HOLIDAY through 12/24 plus 6% cash back if you start with ebates.
  • Madewell just gave you the ultimate golden ticket–30% off everything until December 24th. Use code TOYOU at checkout to get your discount plus get 4% cash back if you start with ebates.
  • Shop Moosejaw and get an Extra $30 Back in Rewards Points on a $75+ item with code 3KPOINTS and get 11% cash back if you start at Active Junky. Expires: December 20, 2013. There are lots of great deals for online activewear/active people stores at Active Junky.

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Still Available:

  • Get 40% off Island Vanilla Fragrance of the Month Collection at Pacifica in December – no code needed. Great for gifts!
  • Check out the 12 Days of Juice Beauty Sale  – Exclusive Holiday Offerings 12/10/2013 thru 12/21/2013.oku new
  • Get 30% off on yoga wear at Finds’ fave OKU with code EF30
  • Use the Best Buy coupon code HOLIDAY20 to save 20% on regular priced small appliances, floor care, seasonal appliances and personal care items. Expires December 21, 2013 and get 1% cash back with ebates
  • Get 50% off on your first look from Fabletics! Great gift!
  • Janji is offering free shipping through December 25! Each purchase gives back to the country that inspired the piece! Perfect gifts for all of the runners in your life!!
  • Get $5 off of $60 on discounted gift cards at Raise with code RAISE60AF or sell some of your unwanted ones for extra $$!
  • Get the Glittering Favorites Collection from L’Occitane for $20 with code SPARKLE (over $40 Value)! And for a Limited Time Only – Get 7 of their favorites and an adorable pouch. Offer ends 12.25.13.
  • Get  60% off all calendar orders at York Photo with code CALENDARS or get 50% off on holiday cards at York Photo with code GREETINGS through 12/31. Plus all new users get 40 free photo prints.
  • If you didn’t win the MegaMillions, like me, don’t forget to try your luck on Ferrero Rocher’s 25 Days Wrapped in Gold daily giveaways on Facebook through Christmas. And, check out Skirt Sports 12 Days of Skirtmas giveaways, too!

I hope this helps for those last minute buys or gifts for you! We are headed out west for a few days. I am looking forward to a run in shorts! I hope you all have a great weekend!