5 Last-Minute Gift Ideas Made Possible Through The Web

Despite your best efforts, you still haven't managed to get something for everyone on your list-and it's almost Christmas already! No need to panic though, since it's easy to find some interesting last-minute gifts on the Web. In fact, if you choose to give one of the gift items listed below, they'll have it in time for Christmas and you won't even have to package, ship or wrap it!

Avoid the crowds and make 'em happy with one of these terrific gifts:

1. Got grandchildren interested in astronomy? Give them a gift membership at Slooh.com. This site lets them see deep space objects in real time right on their computer screen!



2. How about an online course for a friend or relative? A gift certificate from Eclectic Academy makes it easy for them to take a class online at their convenience.



3. Shopping for someone who has everything? Why not honor them with a charitable gift in their name. Wish.org is one example that offers this option.



4. If you've got a student on your shopping list, a gift subscription to Questia.com could be the perfect gift. Questia offers excellent online resources for academic research.



5. Any movie lovers on your list? Both Blockbuster and Netflix offer online gift subscriptions that make it easy to rent movies over the Web.
   

The great thing about these gifts is since they're deliverable to their recipients via e-mail, they really do qualify as last-minute gifts-literally!