ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Short on time and cash this holiday season? A growing list of last-minute gifts under $50 shows that creativity, not cost, can make a present feel personal — even when Christmas is right around the corner.

Asheville gifts that ship or make easy last-minute options:

Gift baskets & curated boxes

• Asheville Goods: Custom gift baskets featuring local products
• Provisions Mercantile: Gift boxes filled with all Asheville-made goods

Chocolate, sweets & treats

• French Broad Chocolates: Hot chocolate mixes, chocolate assortments and gift packs (including an Oprah’s Favorite Things pick)
• The Chocolate Fetish: Handmade chocolates
• Poppy Popcorn: Gourmet popcorn in multiple flavors
• Moose Cafe: House-made apple butter
• The Gourmet Chip Co.: Specialty chips available for shipping

Coffee & tea

• Asheville Tea Co.: Loose-leaf teas and gift sets
• Full Moon Tea Co.: Tea blends available for shipping
• Dynamite Roasting Co.: Coffee roasted in Swannanoa and Black Mountain

Spices, oils & pantry favorites

• Spicewalla: Locally crafted spice blends
• Lusty Monk Mustard: Artisan mustards
• Well Seasoned Table: Seasonings and gourmet pantry items
• Olive This: Olive oils and vinegars
• Biscuit Head: Biscuit mixes, jams and jellies

Savory & specialty foods

• 12 Bones Smokehouse: Sauces, rubs and baking kits
• Hickory Nut Gap Farms: Local sausages and meats
• South Slope Cheese Co.: Regional cheeses
• Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ: Rubs and sauces available online
• Curate: Spanish-inspired specialty foods
• Metro Wines: Wine gift options

Baked goods & prepared foods

• Pies By Di: Ships pies nationwide

Bath, body & home

• Cullowheegee Farms: Soaps and lotions
• Asheville Crafted Edge: Artisan goods on Eagle Street
• Willow Hill Soap Co.: Handcrafted body care and soy candle collections

Markets & one-stop local finds

• Mabel Bakery: Carries local and regional pickles, jams, honey, coffee and chocolate
• The Cottage Collections: Features locally made snacks, including Legally Addicted and Libra Cashews

Easy digital or in-person gifts

• Gift cards from local restaurants
• Merchandise and gear from local breweries