Last-Minute Holiday Help: 15-Minute Recipes, Fashion Finds, Instant Gifts

Dec 24 2025
Before we take off for a well-earned holiday break, we wanted to leave you with a few helpful resources to get you through any last-minute low-grade emergencies…



Last-Minute Holiday-Friendly Recipes

Forgot that you were supposed to bring something? Here are some appetizers, sides, and desserts that you can throw together in 15 minutes or less. Whew!

Last-Minute Party Outfit Upgrades

Zhuzh up your New Year’s Eve look! Add a bit of sparkle, and keep it comfy & classy in designer-dupe flats. Bonus: Bring a nice layer to throw on in case you get chilly.

Instant Last-Minute Gifts

Digital-delivery “eGift” cards are the ultimate last-minute gift—so helpful when you realize too late that you left someone off your gifting list! Get a straightforward Amazon gift card, or choose from cards that easily transfer credit to a retailer’s app. They send instantly… Crisis averted! 

P.S. Got a gift card burning a hole in your own pocket? Check out our gift guide, and shop for yourself!



HG Heads-Up! There will be no Hungry Girl newsletters until 2026, in observance of every holiday from here through New Year’s Day. We’ll be back on January 2nd with a very special email to help kickstart your year right!



Chew on this:

Happy National Eggnog Day, December 24th! If you have the five ingredients needed on hand, you can mix up your own eggless nog in a pinch.

Quick! Your friend might be freaking out right now—send this list of last-minute holiday helpers to prevent a meltdown.

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