Last-Minute Gifting & Shipping for Slackers

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Admit it: You kind of dropped the ball on Christmas shopping this year. Now you're faced with the choice of either joining the harried masses at your local mall or pulling an all-nighter to make DIY gifts that will surely go unappreciated. Thank heavens, then, for two-day shipping!

Here are three retailers that aren't offended by a little slacking off this holiday season, plus my top gift pick from each. All three shops have reduced, or totally done away with, shipping fees to make sure you get all the gifts you need by Christmas Day. Happy last-minute shopping!

J.CREW: METALLIC SUEDE LODGE MOCCASINS ($38.50 from $55)
In totally giftable crackled metallic gold, these slippers outdo the standard tan versions, and you can't beat 30% off when you use the code HOLIDAY at checkout. J.Crew is offering overnight shipping for just $10, which means you'll get your gifts in time for Christmas when you order by 11am EST tomorrow.

LUMENS: MONTI BEER TASTING SET ($100)
Lumens.com is offering a free two-day shipping upgrade on qualifying items ordered by noon PST today, so you still have a few hours. (Go, go!) These contemporary crystal glasses by Sempli make a beautiful gift for a home brewer or craft beer connoisseur. Each of the four glasses is shaped specifically for IPAs, pilsners, pints and 12-ounce bottles and features Sempli's signature pointed interior to enhance effervescence. There's one off your list for $100. Not bad!

SAKS: VALENTINO ROCKSTUD GLOVES ($367.50 from $525)

They're Rockstud Gloves, they're on sale, and you get free shipping for Christmas if you order by tomorrow at noon EST. Any questions? I didn't think so. Some lady on your list is going to be very, very happy! 

You won't be hearing from me until after Christmas (I'll be recreating American Jewish Christmas here in Israel with movies and Chinese food), so have a very merry! Enjoy!