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Newsletter - October 2008
It’s October and the holidays are getting closer and closer. Before you know it, the Christmas season will start before Labor Day! All we can do is roll with the punches and embrace America’s preparedness. And with the economy in its current state, we have some suggestions to make the most of this holiday season.
No matter what you celebrate - Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Rohatsu, Ramadan, Yule, etc. - gifts are usually involved.
Set a budget and stick with it
This year it is more important than ever to budget your holiday spending. That’s why gift cards are the perfect gift for you to give. Set you spending limits and stick to them.
Even with a budget, you can personalize a gift
Now, you may be thinking, “But gift cards are not personal enough. I want to give a unique gift.” GiftCards.com has this problem solved. We’re adding new designs for you to choose from everyday to match the personality of your gift recipient. But, the BEST way to personalize your gift is to design a custom card. This is a really fun way to give a gift. Think about the person you want to give a gift card to: What is their personality? Are they funny? Do they like music? Would they appreciate a picture of you on their card? Are they obsessed with their dog or cat? Would a picture of their child make them smile? Once you’ve answered these questions, get creative and start designing! Upload the picture you choose, then move, shrink, crop, and place the picture exactly how you’d like it. Then decide on a message to have embossed (raised printing, like how the numbers on a credit card are raised). Your embossed message could be simple, like: 1st line- Merry Christmas 2nd line- Love Mom and Dad. You could decide to add their name: 1st line- Joe Blooming 2nd line- Happy Hanukkah.
Why gift cards are so popular in a rough economy
According to Archstone Consulting, “Pre-paid bank cards (Visa, American Express, Master Card, etc.) will continue to be the most desired by gift recipients this year –as they were in 2007. “ They say consumers “…will also shift their gift card spending towards household necessities such as groceries, and gas, or small indulgences such as dining at restaurants.”
This holiday season, people are looking for gifts that can be used to buy necessities: clothes, food, school supplies, medication, etc. Visa Gift Cards can be used to purchase necessities, so they have become a highly-sought item this Christmas. In fact, you can use a Visa Gift Card anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.
Have fun with holiday shopping
No matter what, make sure you have fun with holiday shopping this season. Even if it HAS started before Halloween this year. Bring some holiday spirit to your life and shop till you drop! Just be sure to consider you budget, the creativity of your gift, and what you’d like your gift recipient to be able to use it for. GiftCards.com has everything you need to stay within your budget and give a unique gift. Happy shopping!
