The gifts you give in seconds are the best gifts of all

by. Ron Daly

Uh-oh, gang. I forgot to get a few gifts this year. Which is to say, all of them.

That’s right, I took my own advice, skipped Black Friday, and didn’t get a single present for anyone on my gift list. What on earth should I do now?!

I got it. I’ll give them the Internet.

Well, no, not “the Internet”. I’m just going to give my friends something digital instead of something physical. It’s easier than ever to give someone a thoughtful gift that needs no wrapping, no exchanging and no batteries.

Let’s start with…

• My Favorite TV Junkie: 

For the couch potato who has everything, here’s a gift subscription to Netflix. Now they can watch TV all day long from any device or from the comfort of their living room.

• My Friend, The Frequent Flier:

I have friends that love to travel. Several airlines will let you buy miles for someone else. Even if you can’t give them a full trip, you can take the sting out of their next outing by giving them a few thousand miles for a reasonable price.

• My Cousin, the Shop-aholic:

There are plenty of people, like my cousin, who thrill at the act of shopping more than the actual gifts on the other end. For her, an Amazon Gift Card that is applied automatically. She can shop til she drops, and in seconds.

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