Holiday Prep Made Easy: Save Last-Minute on Grocery Essentials

Last-minute lifesavers, holiday shortcuts, and must-know tips for a smooth Turkey Day

From The LifeMinute.tv Team

November 21, 2025

Turkey Day is just around the corner, and LifeMinute’s Editor-in-Chief Joann Butler is here with everything we need to make the holiday easier and more enjoyable whether you’re hosting or just bringing a dish.

Her biggest tip is to always be prepared—but even with the best planning, things happen. Maybe you're halfway through making dessert and realize you’re out of butter, forgot to buy napkins, or you accidentally burned the pie you promised to bring. Well, Joann says same-day delivery service Shipt has saved the day for her more times than she can count.

Shipt makes those last-minute holiday runs incredibly easy, especially this week as Thanksgiving shopping hits its peak. It’s a one-stop-shop app partnering with more than 100 retailers you already know and love including your favorite local grocery stores such as Target, Michaels, and many more. They offer same-day delivery, great deals, and reliable, high-quality shoppers who really make a difference.

They’re offering a deep discount on their annual membership—half off! It’s just $49 a year, regularly $99. You can grab that deal through December 2 at shipt.com/hi. A Shipt membership is honestly one of the best ways to save time and money not just for the holidays, but all year long.

They’re also running a buy-one-get-one-50%-off deal on last-minute essentials—think butter, cream cheese, milk, eggs, canned goods, and more. All are available with Shipt’s same-day delivery November 24th through the 26th.

Some other holiday prep tips are to set up as much as you can the night before. Set the table, prep the coffee maker, and don’t be afraid to go disposable with plates and utensils. Shipt actually sees a big spike in orders for those items the day before Thanksgiving.

Of course, everyone knows one of the best parts of Thanksgiving is the leftovers, so stock up on disposable containers. Guests really appreciate them, and you can even write their names on the lids as a sweet, personalized touch like a Thanksgiving goodie bag.

Finally, plan your outfit ahead of time, and take care of hair, nails, and beauty essentials a few days before. Plus if you run out of your favorite mascara or lipstick at the last minute, Shipt can handle that too.