Find Last-Minute Christmas Gifts in Kingstowne

With all of the tree trimming, cookie baking and partygoing, there is so much to do during the holidays that it's easy to leave shopping for Christmas presents until the last minute. But by then, the malls and chain stores are usually chaotic and the mere thought of battling crowds is exhausting.

Here are some ideas for easy gifts that can be bought locally and require little stress:

• Go to Walmart and pick out some pretty bathroom soaps with a matching towel and soap stand for teachers, relatives and neighbors.
• Go to Christopher's Flowers on Telegraph Road for festive, holiday-inspired bouquets, or wreaths with candles that would make nice centerpieces for a friend or neighbor’s Christmas dinner table.
• Go to Book Rack on Machester Boulevard or Barnes & Noble on Loisdale Road and pick out a few fun titles for the children in your family, or your kids' friends.

Tell us: What are some of your own last-minute gift ideas? Share in the comments below.