An Easy Way to Make Last Minute Gift Cards Special
By L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
Toronto, Ontario
December 19, 2016 8:25pm CST
Here's an easy way to make gift cards special,especially as we are now officially in the Christmas rush! I had a few last minute things to buy so I bought my daughter a little extra present, on top of the sweater I bought her-- a gift card. I just got her a gift card from a makeup store to top up her present and I added a little extra- a blush that I know she likes to personalize the card.
This way I can wrap it and for not much more make it special. This idea of adding a little gift on top of the card will personalize it and make it look like you did a little extra something for that person. It's easier than you think to do but does help if you know the person a little. You can add fun socks or Christmas socks, a box of candy, a little hardware tool for a man, nail polish or whatever for a woman, etc. and it makes it look like you went the extra mile. A super idea as we get to the home stretch before Christmas! Are you finished shopping yet? 
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12 responses
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Dec 16
@MarymargII I need to do some last minute grocery shopping as well. I have some baking to do so I need to get the ingredients. I also need to figure out what the vegetable is going to be for Christmas dinner.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
23 Dec 16
@just4him I'm making a medley of brussel sprout, which I will cut in half and boil and roast, mixed in with carrots and two parsnips. Squash casserole on the side!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Dec 16
So am I now- I had a few stocking stuffers to buy and also a bit of Christmas goodies but now- just need to grocery shop!
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@LadyDuck (502886)
• Italy
20 Dec 16
@MarymargII I know, but here they are still not very popular.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
20 Dec 16
We do give gifts but the gift card has become a big thing. It's not bad as you can buy what you want at the store that you love.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
21 Dec 16
@LadyDuck Interesting- here they are offered by all retail businesses except a few.
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@allen0187 (59827)
• Philippines
20 Dec 16
That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing it.
No shopping for me this Christmas. I'm giving either cash or gift cards.
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@allen0187 (59827)
• Philippines
25 Dec 16
@MarymargII I don't think getting a Christmas bonus is in our horizon! 
Been too naughty!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Dec 16
Oh darn- now I know what I'm getting! LOL! Think we'll get a Christmas bonus?
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
25 Dec 16
@allen0187 You have? Tsk tsk- well, maybe next year--ha!
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
22 Dec 16
I finished my shopping a long time ago. We're going the easy route in that we're not buying any gifts this year. I will be doing a Chinese auction with my extended family. I still have to look at a gift I have wrapped in the basement to remind myself what's in it and decide whether it's worthy of the auction or not.
I do have to call my sister-in-law to find out what we're supposed to take to their house on Sunday, but otherwise we have our tree up and we'll probably sleep in— nope. Just remembered it's on Sunday, we'll be heading off to church. My daughter is singing that day with others.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
23 Dec 16
@MarymargII I don't get stressed from shopping of any kind. I do get stressed when I'm not sure how well I can pay my bills.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
23 Dec 16
Sounds like a great plan- and you won't be stressed- I downsized my buying somewhat and so it wasn't so bad this year!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
30 Dec 16
@MarshaMusselman Yes, that's the thought that usually kills around Christmas--ha!
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@JudyEv (382658)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Dec 16
@MarymargII We are in our AirBnB in Melbourne and caught up with our son a while ago. I will be able to connect to the internet here but may not have a lot of time to spare.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
23 Dec 16
@JudyEv Will you be spending Christmas with your son in Melbourne- that would suit me- you could go out to eat!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Dec 16
Yes--- the veritable extra mile! How are you doing with your Holiday preps?
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
20 Dec 16
That is a great idea. Yes I am all done but still have to wrap everything.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
21 Dec 16
i have a few stocking stuffers and at this point the groceries for Christmas dinner to do!
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
21 Dec 16
@MarymargII I need to pick up a few groceries too.
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
20 Dec 16
oh, I don't make that anymore. Perhaps probably next year If I had the time.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Dec 16
It does help personalize a gift card- I'm all done now too!
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
27 Dec 16
If you're stuck for something it adds to a gift card.
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
22 Dec 16
Doesn't it make you feel great? I never leave it too long cause then you can go nuts! ha!
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I always like giving things people can use.@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
20 Dec 16
Yes, it makes it look like you spent a little extra time!
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