travel busy Asking for gifts in retail stores is a difficult task. Purchasing online may take just as much time, and you may experience delivery delays. Even if you successfully secure a series of gifts, many of them will end up in closets or charity stores. Now is the time to try online gifts. Digital gifts and online gift cards are easy. Shop from your cozy couch or cozy bed—no gift wrapping or shipping required. We have a virtual collection of delicious digital gift ideas for you.
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They may not be so imaginative, but electronic gift cards let your loved ones choose exactly what they want, and receiving it is never disappointing (assuming it’s at a place of your choice). Gift cards are everywhere—you can even look beyond the retail giants to find high-end independent stores near your giftee.