Last-minute holiday gift, stocking stuffer ideas

JACKSON, Tenn. — Shoppers may be almost out of time, but not out of luck for great deals.

Most experts advise people to shop early. Of course, many people will still wait until they’re desperate to find a last-minute gift, which could actually wind up saving them some money and is a savvy gifting strategy, that’s according to one top shopping expert.

Emmy & Peabody award-winning journalist Claudia Lombana explains how waiting could save money for savvy shoppers.

“Gift cards from Massage Envy really let your loved ones choose how they want to spend their quality self care time, and they’ve got a great deal right now. Until the end of the year, December 31, you can buy any combination of $100 in Massage Envy gift cards, in location, and you’re going to get a free $20 promo code to use later, so gift for you, for others, terms do apply and you can get more info at massageenvy.com,” said Lombana.

Deadlines for shipping packages in time for Christmas are also quickly approaching.

• For the U.S. Postal Service’s ground shipping, the deadline is December 18 within the lower 48 states. For priority mail express, you have until December 21.
• For Fed-Ex, the deadline for 5-day shipping is December 17, or you can cut it as close as Christmas eve, December 24, with same-day shipping.
• The deadline for UPS is December 19, or December 23 with Next Day Air.

Of course, prices vary depending on the service you choose and how quickly you want your package to arrive.

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