Last-minute gift ideas for everyone on your list

While it may seem daunting to check off everyone on your holiday gift list each year, there are some gift ideas that are sure to please everyone—and you may not even need to set foot inside a shopping mall.

• Know someone who can't go a day without their favourite hot beverage? Look no further than the coffee shop around the corner for a gift that everyone loves, like a new mug or a Starbucks gift card. And, make sure to collect My Starbucks Rewards stars by paying with your registered Starbucks card—then it's giving and receiving.

• Post-holidays can be long and dreary, but also a perfect time to go see the latest film out in theatre. Stop by the theatre or order movie tickets online that can be used in the New Year. Throw in a voucher for that expensive popcorn and you've found an entertainment hit with friends and family of any age.

• What's the gift that keeps giving all year round? Magazine subscriptions. Not only can you order a subscription online or over the phone, but picking up a copy of a particular magazine from a convenience store makes for a nice gift to unwrap and enjoy until the first issue is delivered.

This holiday season, spare yourself some stress. You don't always have to spend a lot of time and effort to find the perfect gift.

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