Who doesn't love getting a beautifully wrapped present????  Someone actually took the time to wrap a present for YOU:

• With a box
• And wrapping paper
• Using scissors and tape
• While carefully selecting a matching bow
• And has attached a gift tag with YOUR name on it.

How sweet it is!  But let's face it, there isn't a whole lot of time left to buy this present if you plan to do this for someone this Christmas.

At this point in the game, the answer to this is:

GIFT CARDS!!!!

Yeah, I know, this is not the most personal present to give.  Again, there are only a few days left to get gifts AND  the shelves at the stores are picked over and the crowds are unbearable with last minute procrastinators in a panic, loafing around in the stores.

So here is my advise: 

Go directly to Walmart, Walgreens or CVS what ever store in your area has that 'wall' of gift cards to every place imaginable.  Select your choice of gift cards for each recipient. Then walk over to the wrapping paper and pick out the nicest paper you see and don't forget the boxes, bows and gift tags too.

Now, go over to the candy aisle and grab a few bags of individually wrapped chocolates.  The good ones though, don't be cheap on your chocolates. (I like Hershey Kisses or Lindt Chocolates).

You'll be in and out of the store in 15 minutes!

The next step is to go home and put on some Christmas carols and WRAP THOSE GIFT CARDS!!!  And add a handful of chocolates into the boxes.  Wrapping these so called 'impersonal' gift cards will make the present more personal this way.  It will show that you actually took the time and put some thought in to the presentation of your gift.... And who can resist a few chocolates.

Now GO!  DO IT!  Let me know how this works out for you!!!

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