Here are three ways to make virtual gifting still feel fun and festive
There are knobs you can turn to make egift cards feel purposeful and personal. A little effort goes a long way.
1. Add a Custom Note
Whenever I send an eGift card, I acknowledge the distance and reference the occasion and the relationship I have with that special person. For example, I might say to my girlfriend, “Wish we could get pedicures together this holiday season! I’ll be thinking of you and looking forward to next year.” To my Mom, “Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.”
Here is a journal post on things to write on an eGift card.
2. Pick the Right Gift Card
First, I think about where the recipient likes to shop, dine and play.
Young boys like to shop online at lesser-known stores like GOAT and StockX. So a Visa egift card is a better option for them. Mom, on the other hand, will invariably use the gift cards she receives to feed and clothe her kids, with one exception. If she receives a Rocks Pebbles, Stones gift card, then she will treat herself to quality accessories without the guilt of spending money that could have been used for more practical things.
3. Deliver the eGift On Time
A great thing about eGift cards is that you can schedule delivery ahead of time and shipping is free. That means you don’t have to stand in line at the post office and pay extra to ensure your package arrives on time. You can buy now and literally sit back and relax. But please don’t wait to order your eGift cards at the very last minute.
I hope you feel energized or at least ready to think outside of the typical gift box.