Find Last-Minute Christmas Gifts in Cumming

With all of the tree trimming, cookie baking and party going, there is so much to do during the holidays that it's easy to leave shopping for Christmas presents until the last minute. But by then, the malls and chain stores are usually chaotic and the mere thought of battling crowds is exhausting.

Here are some ideas for easy gifts that can be bought around town and require little stress at some of the businesses voted by our readers as their favorites.

• Go to Simple Strands and pick out some pretty bathroom soaps, candles or incense for teachers, relatives and neighbors.

• Go to Funky Mountain Flowers and Gifts for festive, holiday-inspired bouquets, or wreaths with candles that would make nice centerpieces for a friend or neighbor’s Christmas dinner table.

• Go to Humpus Bumpus and pick out a few fun titles for the children in your family, or your kid’s friends.

• Go to Dutch Monkey Doughnuts and order delicious doughnuts for that holiday breakfast.

• Go to Academy Sports + Outdoors and pick up a gift certificate or new running shoes, golf clubs or sporting accessories for the athlete in your life.

• Go to Aria Salon Spa and give someone in your life who needs a little relaxation a gift certificate for a manicure, pedicure or spa treatment.

What are some of your own last-minute gift ideas? Share in the comments below.