Need A Last Minute Gift? Here’s How to Make a Gift Card More Than A Gift Card

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By Dayna

Ah, Christmas.  The time of year when we all rush around, making ourselves crazy trying to get our loved ones the perfect gifts.  And it’s always those last-minute gifts (you know, for those people you forgot) that create the most stress. 

In the past, I’d either regift something (shameful, I know, but what’s a busy mom to do?!) or grab a gift card and call it good.  Yet, gift cards are so impersonal.  But this year, as I was picking up groceries at my local QFC grocery store, I discovered the solution to my problem!  As I perused their extensive selection of gift cards, it dawned on me that by combining a gift card with a couple of choice items sold right in QFC, I could create the appearance of a well thought-out gift!

For my foodie friends, I selected a gift card to a restaurant I knew they loved and added a bottle of wine and some nice cheese to pair it with.  For our five-year-old neighbor, I found a Toys R Us gift card and added a mug and hot cocoa mix.  There’s literally something for everyone, no mall shopping required!  And voila, Christmas shopping done!

QFC is not only a great place to buy groceries, but also has a huge selection of gift cards, so you don’t have to run around town getting all the gift cards you need for the holiday season.

About Dayna:

Dayna is a children’s counselor turned stay-at-home mom after the birth of her first child three years ago.  She is married and has two beautiful daughters.  When kids permit, she and her husband love to travel, enjoy good food, and spend time with friends. And she is an amazing friend