Give a Great Last-Minute Gift
Posted by Tamar Weinberg at 7:00 AM on December 24, 2007
Still don't know what to get that special someone for the holidays? In an attempt to save time (and keep within your budget), Kiplinger suggests that you use the Internet to comparison shop and look for the best deals online. Take advantage of local stores that are open 24-hours to locate food, tech gear, magazine subscriptions, lottery tickets, and of course, greeting cards. Show your creative side by giving of yourself. Photo DVDs and homemade treats work well. Buy tickets to sporting events or concerts. Make a donation in honor of friends or family to a local charity. The ideas aren't bad at all, and they'd make great stocking stuffers too!

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Deprong Mori
Posted 3:07 PM 23/12/07
I keep a case of wine and some nice chocolate bars in the trunk of my car during the winter holidays so if I run into a friend or get invited to some last-minute party, I don't show up empty-handed.
It's too hot to do this during the summer (heat damages wine quickly) but it works great right now (freezing temperatures isn't an issue here in the SF Bay Area).
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phoenix
Posted 1:40 AM 24/12/07
@Deprong Mori: That is smart. as. hell. I really REALLY like that idea. :D
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funkypancake
Posted 11:03 AM 24/12/07
i've just posted some 'treat vouchers' which i created to give to our children alongside their regular presents as a fun IOU. bundle 10 together to make a cheque book of favours. details here: [www.funkypancake.com]
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