With Christmas Coming Fast This Missouri Gift May Save You…Again

The Christmas shopping season is transitioning from fun and engaging to stressed and desperate. We’ve all been there, hustling around with scribbles above our heads, overthinking and being paralyzed by wanting to get something that will be cherished. And if not cherished, at least appreciated. There is always an option for you, and it’s easy. Gift cards.

It's easier than you think

You may think a gift card is impersonal – and it can be, but if you apply what you know about the person you are getting the card for, they will appreciate the thought you put into making sure they get to go somewhere they already like, on you. Or an invitation to go somewhere you’ve heard them mention wanting to go to. And you don’t even have to go with them.

The gift card points the way, yet gives the receiver the freedom to choose when to use

Gift cards for restaurants are always welcome. If you know someone that loves a particular place to eat, a gift card to that restaurant is like you buying their meal. It will get used, and they will like it. It could also be for a new restaurant they’ve been wanting to try, but haven’t had the opportunity yet. Whether it’s for a local or regional place, like the KC Range or Atlas’ Slice, Tiramisu, Platt Daddy BBQ or 8te Open in Quincy, or Rebel Pig in Palmyra, Primo’s in Canton, or LaBinnah Bistro in Hannibal. Maybe Charlie Gitto's in St. Louis or Jack’s Stack in Kansas City. Your gift card allows them to go try it out without having to pay. BONUS!—It also shows that you pay attention to what they talk about, and what they share about their life.

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The appreciation for your thoughtful gift will run deeper when it reflects that you listen to them. Don’t scoff at gift cards, especially this close to Christmas. They can work magic when you pair the right gift card to the person.