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Your Last-Minute Gift Guide

Posted on December 15, 2025
Terina Ria

Terina Ria

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Procrastinators, this gift guide is for you! (Oscar Wong/Getty Images)

Still scrambling for a holiday gift? Don’t panic! It’s not too late to grab something special from a local shop in Salt Lake. Here’s your last-minute gift guide for the people on your list.

For the Crafter

Has someone in your life started a new craft? Encourage their creativity with a bundle of supplies. Bonus: many of these stores also offer classes/workshops to help them level up their skill set.

For the Green Thumb

Mother Plants & Goods is a hidden gem inside Church & State that has a great selection of succulents and plants. Or find something lush and green at Plant Jungle in Holladay.

For the Workaholic

For the person who works too hard, give the gift of relaxation.

  • Head spas have been popping up all over Utah and for good reason, who doesn’t want someone to massage their head for an hour? I’ve tried Holi Head Spa and it was divine.
  • Buccal massage at Glo Spa is perfect for the stressed out people with TMJ. It’s kinda weird because they massage the inside of your mouth to target the muscles around your jaw but it really does a number on the tension.
  • Facials feel like a real treat and the essential facial at Aveda Landis Lifestyle Salon in Marmalade is so luxurious. It even comes with a complimentary hand, foot, or scalp massage.
Utah-themed books on a shelf.

The Utah section at The King’s English Bookshop. (Terina Ria/City Cast Salt Lake)

For the Book Worm

We have so many wonderful independent bookstores in Salt Lake. Gift someone the best book you read this year or a book that reminded you of them. When in doubt, get them a tote for hauling around all. those. books.

For Families

Gift a Get Out Pass to families with kids. It provides access to dozens of museums, attractions, and outdoor spaces across Utah so they can make memories all year long.

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