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No present, yet? Running out of time? Have you procrastinated
and are now in a bind? Pulse rate up and heart beating fast?
Geez... scrambling to find gifts at the very last minute can be
stressful and downright pathetic. Relax. Don't lose your cool.
Here are a variety of quick gift ideas that are guaranteed to
please:
Gift Certificates: Gift certificates are the ultimate life
saver. They're quick and easy to buy and come in any
denomination. Most retailers offer gift certificates or gift
cards. Also think spas, beauty salons, gas stations, country
clubs, gyms, restaurants, etc.
Flowers: Well, flowers may not be original, but they are always
welcomed. Stop by your local florist to pick up a wonderful
bouquet of roses of assorted wild flowers. Other places to try
are supermarkets, corner peddlers and mass merchandisers such as
Wal-Mart and Target. Or go online. All the major wire services
(i.e. FTD and Teleflora) have Web sites that you can order
directly from.
Bottle of Wine or Liquor: If you need a gift in a hurry, pick up
a bottle of fine wine or liquor. Agency liquor stores usually
carry gift bags that are specially made for bottles. Many also
carry a small selection of greeting cards and other possible
gift alternatives such as sparkling cider. You can complete your
gifting needs in one quick stop.
Bath and Body Gift Set: A bath and body gift set is a great
present for your mom, girlfriend, sister, niece, etc. Stop by
your local pharmacy, gift shop or fine department store for a
delightful selection of personal care gift sets.
Stuffed Animal: For a child or for someone that you love, a
stuffed animal is a perfect last minute gift. You can find them
almost anywhere - from gift shops to convenience stores.
Cash: Now here's a gift that we can all use. Cash! Just put a
little in a card or wrap some up. With money, they can always
buy or put it towards what they really want.
Passes to a Local Attraction: Stop by and pick them up tickets
for admission to a local amusement park or museum. Get creative
in your giving. Put the tickets in an unusual box or container
and present them to the recipient with a smile.
You're down to the wire or just learned that a gift is expected.
What do you do? No, you don't start pacing and chewing your
fingernails off. Just opt for one of the quick gift ideas above
and you're good to go. Breathe... one, two, three.
About the author:
© 2005, Kathy Burns-Millyard. Need more great gift ideas for a
variety of people and occasions? Visit The Home Gift Shopper at
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Written by: Kathy Burns-Millyard
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