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With only two days before Christmas, I still haven’t finished shopping for Christmas parents for my relatives and godchildren. Provided we don’t really give gifts (most of us contribute to Christmas feasts), being an adult now, I feel like I need to give gifts already – I’m 27 for crying out loud, WITH TWO KIDS to boot.

Anyway, I found the perfect solution. Gift cards – bless the soul of whoever has invented them. I personally would prefer gift cards over money – I feel it is more discreet and tactful. Besides, it helps me focus and buy the gift I really wished for. For example, if I asked for money for an iPod Touch and relatives give me cash instead of a gift card to an Apple Store, there are more chances I’ll be spending it on other stuff instead.

Besides, I will not stress over if a person will like my gift or the size I bought for her is right – studies have shown that 40% of Americans actually return gifts that are given them (Remember to always have the tag and receipt in the box – it’s not tactless but considerate).

So yes, gift cards are my solution. I can even buy them on one store online – Blackhawk Network’s Gift Card Mall!! It is found in an exclusive retail network of leading grocery, mass, convenience, drug and specialty retailers.

Who says I’m cramming?

I’m going to be spending the next days leading to Christmas offline – I hope you have a happy holiday with your loved ones!