8 Last Minute Home Gift Ideas

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Metro-Flow Plumbing! Christmas time is a time for family and spending time with our loved ones. Be it family or friends, it helps us take a break from our everyday lives and continues to show us that we should really count our blessings. The holidays can be overwhelming if you don’t know how to prepare for them. One of the customs associated with Christmas is that of gift giving. Today we’re going to explore where that custom came from as well as give you some last minute ideas for gifts that could help anyone with their housekeeping.

In Christianity gift giving is tied all the way back to when the three magi, or wise men, brought gifts to baby Jesus on his birthday. This is why we open gifts on Christmas morning. It may have also been influenced by Nicholas of Myra, a 4th century saint who was famous for his gift giving. Fast forward to today, the tradition of gift giving continues to be popular with everyone involved!

Here are some appliances we thought might make anyone's life easier and also make excellent holiday gifts!

1. An air fryer! Air fryers are all the rage right now. If the person you are giving this as a gift to doesn’t have one or doesn’t use one, they soon will. Air fryers reduce the amount of oil used to cook by cooking with hot air. They’re very versatile and a healthier option.
2. Roomba vacuums have evolved significantly since they were first introduced and now pick up more dirt and dust than ever before. It’s a perfect gift for a new homeowner and will keep any home floor clean in between mopping sessions.
3. Have a younger member of the family who doesn’t need a state of the art blender but is venturing out on their own? Get them a magic bullet blender. These versatile (and easy to clean) simple blenders are perfect to make smoothies in.
4. Gourmet press sandwich maker. Who doesn’t love a panini or grilled cheese sandwich? These affordable appliances will make any sandwiches into warm delicacies.
5. Air Purifier. Air purifiers remove mold, dust, smoke and just about anything that you might be breathing in.
6. Mini Fridge for a game room/man cave. Mini fridges aren’t as expensive as you may think and they work great to save a loved one or friend a trip to the kitchen. Cool drinks at arm's length.
7. Tower fans. Don’t have a ceiling fan in a room but still want an extra kick of cool air? Tower fans are the way to go.
8. Bidet attachments. Not a full bidet but a bidet attachment. Hooks right into your toilet's water line and helps you save money with both toilet paper and water usage. These bidet attachments even give you a warm water option! ​

​We know the holidays can be stressful so hopefully we helped you with your gift ideas.

Next month we’ll hit the ground rolling with more plumbing tips and tricks here at the Metro-Flow Plumbing blog. From our family here at Metro-Flow Plumbing to yours we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year!