last minute gift ideas that don't require going anywhere near a mall.

OK.

You waited 'til the last minute to buy a gift.

But, don't stress.  I've got you covered.

I've got a couple of ideas up my sleeve for you that won't require going anywhere near a mall and that also won't require Martha-Stewart-like craft skills and supplies.

Give the one you love a subscription to the "_________ of the Month Club"!

Don't worry.  I'm not talking about a "real" club.  No jelly-of-the-month subscriptions here (although I think that I would probably love the subscription myself).  This is a club that is specific to the person who will be receiving the gift, so all you have to do is think of something they'll love and fill-in-the-blank!

Here are some suggestions:

*Baked Good of the Month Club

 -Just whip up a baked good and deliver it to the recipient once a month.  They'll look forward to eating something new each time!

*Book of the Month Club

-Take the book lover in your life on a date to the bookstore once each month to choose their newest read; or you could always surprise them with a book of your choosing.

*Brew or wine of the Month Club

-Find a 22 or a bottle of wine that will strike the giftee's fancy.

*Clean-Up of the Month Club

-Come over and clean-up a room in said-person's home once a month...or if you're feeling particularly generous and ambitious, a top-to-bottom clean-up.  New mamas would probably love this gift!

*Dinner of the Month Club

-Drop by a meal or a gift certificate for a meal once a month.  Also...probably a great gift for new parents.

*Date-Night of the Month Club

-Take your honey out for one extra special date every month for a year (we're not talking Chipotle and a Red Box here people).

*Movie of the Month Club

-Add a DVD to his or her collection once a month.

*CD of the Month Club

-Add a CD to their collection each month.

*Tool of the Month Club

-This one could get expensive, since tools aren't cheap, but I know my husband would be thrilled to add a new tool to his tool box every month.

*Beauty Product of the Month Club

-Surprise a special lady in your life with something new to pamper herself with each month this year.

*Babysitter of the Month Club

-Offer up your babysitting services once a month for a year.  The gift-receiver will appreciate being able to plan ahead for date nights or other social functions.

*Outfit of the Month Club

-This could also get expensive, but being taken out to shop for a new outfit every month would be divine!

Get creative and see what you can come up with!

Maybe whip up some cute little coupons for your present.

This is the gift that keeps on giving for the whole year :).

xo

Lauren