The Just-In-Time Gift Guide: 36 Great Gifts Ideas, Plus Their Shipping Cutoffs

Olive & June’s Gel Mani System (valued at $186) is the closest thing I’ve found to an actual salon experience at home. The kit includes everything you need: a pro-quality LED lamp, cuticle tools, polishes, and base and top coats, all designed for a seamless, damage-free gel mani. The box also includes step-by-step directions to make the process even easier. 

I tried the shade Field Day ($10), a juicy watermelon red perfect for summer. I followed the step-by-step directions on the box and was genuinely impressed with how well it turned out. The formula is thick (in a good way), which made it easier to control, especially for a DIY newbie like me. For my first go, I have to say... not bad at all. Next time, I’ll focus on making my coats a bit thinner, but overall? Major success.

Sometimes you need a comfortable boot that can handle a bit of a beating, especially during months of rain and slush. Plus: I saw my husband wearing a pair, so I finally had to get my own. Blundstone’s #1910 Women’s Original Suede Boots ($209.95) are ultra-comfortable, and the waxed suede repels water, making them highly durable. Plus: pull-on tabs make these easy to pop on and off (no laces required!)

Coffee aficionados, brace yourselves: the Cumulus Machine is here to revolutionize your morning ritual. This sleek, innovative machine is the first of its kind, specifically designed for cold coffee lovers, offering three distinct beverages at the touch of a button: nitro cold brew, cold brew, and cold espresso. The patent-pending technology pulls nitrogen directly from the air, giving your nitro cold brew that signature effervescent texture, while keeping all your drinks pre-chilled and perfectly refreshing—no ice required! If you’re someone who can’t function without that iced, bold coffee fix, this is a total game-changer. ‍

Try it if: You’re a cold coffee enthusiast who loves a little extra luxury in your caffeine routine.

If you’re dealing with inevitably stressed-out skin this fall, the SOS Rescue Set from Tower28 is essential. This set features three of your new favorite skincare products designed to soothe and revive even the most irritated skin. The SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray instantly hydrates and revitalizes with just one spritz. It’s perfect for applying throughout the day to keep your skin feeling refreshed. There’s also the SOS Intensive Rescue Serum, which works wonders to calm redness and reduce inflammation. My chronically rosy cheeks love this product! And finally, the SOS Rescue Mask provides a deep dose of hydration that leaves your skin looking and feeling incredibly soft and balanced. Each product is dermatologically tested, ensuring they’re gentle and effective. This set has got you covered with a simple yet effective routine to get your glow back.

APL is the first athletic sneaker brand I can recall people wearing for non-athletic purposes. And it makes sense: why should our feet only get serious comfort when we’re running or lifting weights? This running shoe from APL delivers on comfortability. The design is inspired by the shape of a feather, so the shoe truly moves with your every movement. Whether you’re going on a hike, a run, or an errands run, this pair is well suited for whatever life throws your way. 

You might think that a body bar can’t possibly exfoliate skin as well as the gritty sugar granules that come soaking in pots of oil. Think again. The Soft Services website says it best when they refer to the bars as “exfoliating bricks.” Made of superfine sanding crystals, these “bricks” manage to make the sensation of rubbing sandpaper over one’s body feel downright decadent. Moisture-drenching ingredients like glycerin, shea butter, and jojoba esters leave skin refreshed and clean without feeling stripped. Keep in mind it’s not recommended for those with sensitive skin, and it’s not meant to be used in place of a cleanser, but it is good for tackling ingrown hairs.