Since we are talking about the holidays I was wondering how you guys feel about gift cards. Do you like to get them or do you feel like the giver is just taking the easy way by not shopping for a gift?
I love them, giving them and receiving them:D Like my neice is getting married Nov. 1st and I wanted to get she & hubby a Pier 1 Imports $50.00 gift card so they can pick out what they like! I think that is what I like about them, the receiver can shop for the items they really like best, and since it is a gift card they can be extravagant and pick something they otherwise might not!
Great question, janie!
I always feel kinda cheesy GIVING them, but I personally ALWAYS like GETTING them. So, overall- I think it's kinda safe to presume that others prefer RECEIVING them too. As someone who likes shopping for others, I always perceived it was more personal and sweeter to carefully select and wrap some treasure to give- but all in all- especially for folks who have everything- I think a gift card is the most appreciated- maybe moreso than anything else.
My niece is now 18 and my nephew is 10. I used to always buy them classic children's literatiure and art supplies. They LOVED these. But these days, I know nothing about what is hip or cool for kids their age- so I always do gift cards or cash for them. My sister & her hubby- and my parents? Their houses are FULL of over-flowing excess, so I buy them restaurant gift cards and tape them inside a cheap book or wrap up with their fav bags of chips or cany bars just so I have something to wrap-up, and they seem to like this a lot. Again- I feel kinda cheesy for taking this approach- but I think it's the best way to ensure that they for sure get something they will like.
I always feel kinda cheesy GIVING them, but I personally ALWAYS like GETTING them. So, overall- I think it's kinda safe to presume that others prefer RECEIVING them too. As someone who likes shopping for others, I always perceived it was more personal and sweeter to carefully select and wrap some treasure to give- but all in all- especially for folks who have everything- I think a gift card is the most appreciated- maybe moreso than anything else.
My niece is now 18 and my nephew is 10. I used to always buy them classic children's literatiure and art supplies. They LOVED these. But these days, I know nothing about what is hip or cool for kids their age- so I always do gift cards or cash for them. My sister & her hubby- and my parents? Their houses are FULL of over-flowing excess, so I buy them restaurant gift cards and tape them inside a cheap book or wrap up with their fav bags of chips or cany bars just so I have something to wrap-up, and they seem to like this a lot. Again- I feel kinda cheesy for taking this approach- but I think it's the best way to ensure that they for sure get something they will like.