So there are two days before Christmas. Are you ready? Or do you have some last minute gift shopping you are putting off because it is seriously hard work?

Well, let's take a look at some last minute gift ideas that you may not have thought of... all under $40!

A music CD - Perfect for all music lovers, WOW Sight and Sound offer some great CDs at pretty good prices. What's hot? Think Susan Boyle, Pink (even her Funhouse Tour DVD would be awesome!), The Script, Robbie Williams or Michael Buble. WOW's selection means that everyone who likes music is covered.

Books - If you haven't looked before, check out Kmart and Big W where more often than not the best sellers are cheaper than your average book shop. What's hot? The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson, Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer, The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown, Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom and U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton.

If you are in or near Mackay, consider a Chocolate Bouquet from Hamperific. Prices for a delivered bouquet start at $40 and include a handmade card. But get in quick, last orders are being taken now for Christmas Eve deliveries.

A Ukulele - This cute little instrument reminds me of old Elvis movies filmed in Hawaii. These are a great stocking filler at around $25 and can be found at most music stores, such as The Guitar Shop. Throw in a chord book and some music and your little darling could well be on their way to being the next big thing!

Movie tickets - Parents will love you and kids will think you are awesome when you include a couple of movie tickets for the holiday season. Check out the gift cards or get a voucher where they can get a movie and snacks from the Candy Bar. Need to get the vouchers somewhere else and haven't got time to send them? Now Birch Carroll and Coyle offer e-vouchers!

Handbags, purses and wallets are ideal last minute gift ideas for friends and family, as well as aftershave and perfume. Make sure you check out shops like Perfume King where you can buy genuine perfumes for significantly less than full price.

Australia Post workers are on strike again, so sending your gift now may not get to its destination on time this year. Still want to gift someone interstate but have left it to the last minute? Check out my post on Out of Town Recipients. Besides saving money on postage, they will get their gift just in time for Christmas.

Still stuck for ideas? Drop me a line and I will give you one on one advice for your hard to buy recipient!

Have a great Christmas and see you in the new year!