Best Christmas gift ideas: Store Gift Cards

There is always that tricky question of what to get that picky person on your Christmas list?

Day 4+5 —- Gift-a-Day

Research has shown that people just like to get cash – whats second to that?

Gift Cards.

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) “gift cards were the most requested item this Christmas, with 55 percent of people saying that’s what they’d like for the holidays.”

You work with your set budget and you can give them a gift card from one of their favorite stores which they can use in-store or online.

Yes it can seem like a easy cop out from buying them a physical gift – but if they are picky chances are they’ll hate it and want to return it anyways. simple put – gift cards are smart ways to save yourself money and really give the gift of giving.

Target – With Target gift cards there’s no fee and no expiration date, and you can even add a special note.

Other choices include:Bestbuy, Home Depot and UrbanOutfitters

Source stats from: ABC News

Give the Gift of a Good Book for Christmas

Day 3- Gift-a-day

We all love to cuddle up in bed to a good read, so why not give the gift of reading for Christmas.

I’m thinking this would be a great gift for one of my bookworm girlfreinds.

And apparently Sarah Jessica Parker can’t put it down either, she told Instlye ( dec 09 Issue).

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Price $9.50 on Amazon.com

Cheap Christmas Gifts: Ralph Lauren Gold Bracelet

DAY 2 – GIFT-A-DAY

looking at cheap gifts for HER: mother, sister, wife, girlfriend etc

I think Ralph Lauren epitomizes American luxury, and at these prices this bracelet is not only charming , it’s a down right bargain.

It has the iconic crossbar and is made with 14K Gold. on the RL website they have earrings too under $100!

Ralph Lauren Gold Crystal Link Bracelet

Price $68

Up to 70% off at Shopbop.com

New discounts and markdowns on favorite brands from Shopbop.com

You’ll find many cute items for yourself as well as stocking stuffers from the entire family –

Tory Burch
Alexandra Logo Moccasins with Fringe
Used to be $250

Now $175

7 For All Mankind Skinny Jeans

Used to be $159

Now $110

Twelfth St. By Cynthia Vincent

Strapless Jumpsuit

Used to be $297

Now $89

Fashion Deal : Free Rebecca Minkoff Patent Leather Bracelet from Bloomingdales

Already thinking about what to get that special guy this Christmas? No worries, hop on over to Bloomys for a cool selection of sexy and classic Men’s Watches at discount prices.

You can give a little and get something back in return like this Rebecca Minkoff Leather bracelet that you can get free with all purchases over $100 on regular priced Fashion Jewelry or Accessory.