Last Minute Holiday Prep

From festive feasts to forgotten gifts, here's how to get same-day delivery on everything you need up to Christmas Eve

From The LifeMinute.tv Team

December 18, 2025

Whether you're cooking, decorating, or wrapping gifts last minute, we have the scoop on doing it all in a snap. Our secret weapon for surviving the holidays is same day delivery with Shipt. Their curated marketplace of beloved national retailers and local grocery stores offers customers access to nearly anything they might need for the last-minute holiday sprint, all the way up through Christmas Eve.

Customers who order by 3 P.M. local time on December 24 can expect to receive items at their doorsteps just in time for last-minute Christmas prep. Shipt has customers covered with the items they need to have the best holiday while staying cozy at home with loved ones.

Shipt data shows people are most often stocking up on holiday cooking ingredients like cream cheese, butter, and eggs last minute. Fantastic local shoppers help with everything, from the wrapping paper that always seems to run out, the batteries that are often forgotten, to cozy pajamas, they have almost anything you can think of.

And for those “I forgot” gifting moments, they have a new gift delivery feature, so you can send gifts to loved ones near and far. Whether you’re shopping for a home chef and want to upgrade a kitchen staple, or need another Santa gift under the tree, Shipt has you covered with great gifting options, from Bluetooth speakers, to edible items, and flowers for their holiday table. Plus, stocking stuffer favorites like candy, small toys, and more. The feature will send a digital card to the gift recipient to build excitement and connection even if you’re gifting from far away. You can learn more about it at shipt.com/gift.

Plus, Shipt is running big deals to ensure the holidays are easier on wallets. Shipt’s annual membership is 50% off ($49, reg. $99) right now through December 28. This is a great gift for you or a loved one. A Shipt membership gives you access to free, unlimited same day delivery on orders of $35+, plus access to exclusive savings and perks like “preferred shopper” and more.

There are plenty of other deals to shop in the Shipt app too, plus you can save an additional $15 on orders of $60 or more with code lastminute from December 15-25. To learn more visit shipt.com/hi.