Last Minute Gift Ideas

Are you a Christmas shopping slacker like me? Not to worry. HuffingtonPost.com has some really fun shopping suggestions with gifts that don't look like you picked them up at the last minute.

The site suggests scarves, PJ's, headphones and more. I'm going to make a suggestion that might just be the ticket and you can print out your confirmation on line and wrap it if you like in time for gift giving. Everyone loves free tickets so that's why this last minute gift is a brilliant idea.

#1- Taste of Country Music Festival. It may be some 170 days away but trust me, the country music lover will love tickets to the hottest music fest in the North East; 3 days of a "who's who" in country music, featuring headliners Tim McGraw, Keith Urban and Toby Keith, with about a dozen more to be announced. Find out more about the Taste of Country Music Festival with camping options, June 12-14, 2015, HERE.

#2- Kidabaloo! This is truly an event the entire family can enjoy- together. This event is from 1-5pm on Sunday, February 8^th, at the Binghamton High School gym. And best of all, tickets start out at $5.00! Your kids can enjoy playing games, getting their faces painted, and climbing inflatables, as well as hanging with Disney princes and princesses, superheroes and all sorts of entertainment! There's a special meet-and-greet with Karan Brar, also known as Ravi from 'Jessie' on the Disney Channel. Find out more about Kidabaloo HERE.

#3- Binghamton on Tap. Forget parade day. This is the new event everyone will be talking about! The Binghamton On Tap Craft Beer Festival takes place Saturday, February 21st at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Binghamton. Choose from one of two sessions, 1PM to 4PM or 5PM to 8PM. This three hour event will showcase over 100 releases from some of America’s best craft breweries. Attendees will enjoy unlimited sampling, a souvenir sampling glass, plus an atmosphere filled with live music, delicious food available for purchase and great vendors. Find out more about Binghamton on Tap HERE.

Shop at a local store or hit the keys on your ipad. Whatever you do, have a happy and safe holiday season.