'Tis the season... and I know exactly what I'm getting the people I love... gift cards. Some might find this offensive. They think gift cards are impersonal, lazy or lack imagination. Well, I say screw them.
Remember when you were a child and all you wanted were Barbies or G.I. Joes? And you ended up getting some ugly ass sweater? Or in my case a massive parka that was booger green and purple with a matching head set. Seriously, that coat is rotting in a landfill somewhere, or making a colorblind person very, very happy right about now.
Don't get me wrong, I've bought gifts that don't require scratching off or a magnetic swipe, mainly for the younger ones in my family. That's because children are easy to shop for. Adults require a bit more contemplation.
The primary problem is that most folks think they have great taste and they don't. I know, I know: The cardinal rule of gift giving is "it's the thought that counts." I agree , but not when its a gift that won't be put to use. To me, that's worse. It should be understood that my taste may differ from yours and that sweater,necklace, robe thing might be sitting collecting dust somewhere. What for? Why be wasteful?
That's why gift cards are the bomb, baby. You can allow the person to do their own shopping and most online retailers like Home Depot, Victoria's Secret, and Best Buy do not charge for taxes or shipping . Some retailers even offer e-gift cards that you can send directly to your intended's e-mail!
Sephora, M.A.C. and Victoria's Secret gift cards are my favorite to receive. The absolute perfect gifts for me! Even if there is nothing I feel like buying now, these shops are always releasing new products that I'm dying to try. Having a gift card just makes it so much easier. :)
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