Last-Minute Gift Ideas: Amazon Live Recap

We all know that Christmas isn’t about the presents—it’s about the people you love and the special moments you share. If you take nothing else away from our holiday content, we hope it’s this: take time to count the blessings you already have. In the end, that’s all that matters.

That said, if you do want gift ideas for your loved ones this Christmas, we’ve got a list for you! This list is a smorgasbord of options with a little something for everyone from teens to content creators, with a healthy dose of RV-friendly gifts. We’ve also got options for every budget, from stocking stuffers to big gifts that deliver a serious “wow factor.”

If you missed the Amazon Live, you can watch the reply here, but below is a summary of the items mentioned with links to make it easy to find.

Holiday Cocktails

Before we dive into our Christmas shopping, feel free to fix yourself one of these holiday cocktails. We’ll wait!

Holiday Gin Spritz

1.5 oz gin

1 oz Aperol

3/4 oz cranberry juice

1/2 oz cinnamon simple syrup

Shake the above ingredients with ice, then strain and pour into a cocktail glass. Top with a splash of sparkling water and a thin orange slice on top for added flair. You can easily make a big batch of these if you’re hosting a party—they’re sure to please a crowd!

Bourbon Eggnog

2 oz eggnog

2 oz bourbon

2 oz coffee

1 Tbs. orange juice

We love a holiday cocktail, but we’re also lightweights! Adding coffee and orange juice to this creamy eggnog cocktail will help keep the flavors brighter—and the drinkers more awake—than traditional spiked eggnog.

Shake the above ingredients with ice, then strain and pour into a cocktail glass. Top with whipped cream and holiday sprinkles for a bit of festive fun!

Holiday Gift Guide

We think of Christmas presents in different categories: stocking stuffers, standard “I’m thinking of you” gifts, and the big “wow factor” gifts that are more of an investment. You’ll find a bit of everything below, including options for every budget. Who knows—you might just find a little something for yourself, too!

Quick PSA: As always when you’re doing your holiday shopping, check to see if these gifts will arrive before Christmas! Specifics will depend on where you live and when you order, so check Amazon’s estimated arrival date before you commit to a gifting plan.

Gifts for RVers 

Let’s start with a category we all love—RV-friendly gifts. All of these items make travel a little more stylish, relaxing, and fun, making them the perfect gift. They’re things you want but don’t necessarily need.

Stocking Stuffers

• Fire-Ballz Eco-Friendly fire starters: These fire starters come two to a pack and are an easy way to start a one-match fire.
• Nicron N7 600 lumens tactical flashlight: This little flashlight comes in handy so often, we keep giving ours away as gifts!

Thinking of You 

• Outland Firebowl propane tank cover: This is our new camping table! It fits right over a 20-lb propane tank, covering the tank and creating a little table in the process.
• RuuviTag 4-in-1 wireless Bluetooth temperature sensor: Perfect for the person who likes to geek out on outdoor gear or temperature tracking.

Wow Factor

• Solo Stove Mesa XL tabletop fire pit: A mini version of the solo stove, perfect for creating the ambiance of a fire without hauling around the bigger version. 
• Southwire Elite 300 Series 296Wh backup lithium battery: The “gateway drug” to boondocking. Perfect for powering your devices if you need to conserve your RV battery.
• LevelMate Pro+ wireless RV leveler: Can you level your RV without it? Sure. But will you want to? Try it and decide.

Gifts for teens

These gifts aren’t exclusive to teenagers, but they are teenager-approved.

Stocking Stuffers

• USB portable LED rope light lantern with hook: Not just for teens; this little rope light is easy to hang anywhere and can literally brighten up any space.

Thinking of You

• Stanley iceflow bottle: The Stanley brand is all the rage amongst teens, so if you’re looking for something on trend, this gift is a safe bet.
• Chillbo Shwaggins inflatable couch: Carson uses his at least twice a week to relax and watch the sunset from the beach. Just wave it around like a type of kite to trap air, then roll up one end to make a couch on the go. 
• Baseus battery pack for Magsafe: A magnetic portable charger with “kickstand” that can charge and prop up your phone anywhere. Comes in a variety of colors.

Gifts for cocktail lovers

On their own, these gifts could each be a stocking stuffer or a nice “thinking of you” gift to bring a host. For more “wow factor,” buy all three and gift them with a bottle of the person’s favorite spirit.

• Oxo angled measuring jigger: This is easier to use than a traditional jigger, because you can see the measurements from above as you pour. You also get ounces on one side and teaspoons on the other, so you can switch back and forth if your recipe does. 

• SmokeTop cocktail smoker kit: This little wooden puck sits on top of your glass and helps you add a touch of smoke to any cocktail.
• Stainless steel cocktail mixing glass: We love fancy cocktail glasses, but we need things that won’t break on the road, so actual glass is usually off-limits. This mixing glass looks fancy but is made of stainless steel so that it won’t shatter.

Gifts to decorate your space

Thinking of You

• Portable metal table touch lamps: These aren’t quite as durable as the Fatboy Edison lamps below, but they’re still a lovely addition to your campsite and they’re fun to use. Just tap them to change the light setting.
• Outdoor string lights: We mentioned these on our Thanksgiving livestream and just had to share them again, we love them so much! They add the perfect touch of ambiance to any campsite and are incredibly easy to change out and use.

Wow Factor

• Fatboy Edison petit rechargeable LED lamp: We were introduced to these lamps by some new friends and just loved them. While they’re a bit pricey, they’re super durable, USB-C rechargeable, and a great way to spruce up your RV or campsite.

Gifts for the whole family

• Settlers of Catan: Victoria and her friends absolutely love this game, and if your family is into board games, it’s a safe bet they’ll love playing too! Just make sure to buy the core game first; there are lots of expansion packs out there.

Gifts for content creators

Stocking Stuffers

• Think Tank photo secure SD memory card case: We use this case to protect and sort our array of small (and easy-to-lose) memory cards.

Thinking of You

• GoPro tripod mount: If you’re watching a time-lapse on KYD, odds are it was shot using a GoPro on one of these tripod mounts. They’re compact and easy to use, and that’s why we love them.
• Camera tripod mount for GoPro adapter: Use this to attach a GoPro tripod mount to the mini projector linked below.

Wow Factor

• Miroir M76 ultimate portable wireless projector: You can use this projector to watch movies or project moving faces onto holiday decor. (Talking and singing Halloween pumpkins, anyone?) You can do a lot with this little projector, which fits into the palm of your hand. 

Gifts for car owners

Stocking Stuffers

• Car cleaning gel kit: This gel is magic. Just mush it over your dashboard, in your air vents, or any other nooks and crannies that collect dust.

Thinking of You

• Car trunk organizer: This organizer can keep loose items from bouncing around in your trunk, but it has other uses, too. We use ours while grocery shopping; just put it in your cart, then pick the whole thing up to load your car when you’re done.

Wow Factor

• NOCO Boost UltraSafe car battery jump starter: The right kind of recipient will love this gift, which is essentially peace of mind. Ensure that you’re never stranded on the side of the road with a dead battery. It holds a charge amazingly well, and the 2000A version will jump a diesel truck. We have one for every vehicle.