Yahoo Lifestyle Beat the Holiday Stress with These Crowd-Pleasing Gift Cards
- 1/22
Beat the Holiday Stress with These Crowd-Pleasing Gift Cards
Holiday shopping has never been an easy task. There are those people on your list who are just "impossible to shop for" and then those who are hard to please, and somehow, the shopping season slips by a little faster each year. This is where gift cards enter the storyline.
See, although gift certificates might have previously been considered lazy and thoughtless, they're now accepted as very smart presents. You could take your chances and make a blind attempt at picking a gift they'll hopefully like, but there are so many risks involved with that. No one wants to have to ask for the gift receipt or pretend to like that Christmas sweater that can only be described as offensive. At its core, it's actually quite thoughtful to concede your own taste and acknowledge that you want your loved one to have whatever it is they really want.
Be it a practical gift card that will help them cut down on their regular expenses or more of a "treat yourself" moment with the most luxurious present, a gift card might just be the best present they receive. Here, find 20 of the best, more sure-to-please gift cards to give this holiday season.
Courtesy - 2/22
1) Visa Gift Card
Visa
amazon.com
It’s like sticking cash in an envelope… without sticking cash in an envelope. A general-use card like the ones from Visa is a total failsafe when it comes to gifting, last minute or pre-planned. Rest assured your gift will go towards the right thing, whatever they decide that might be.
amazon.com - 3/22
2) Amazon eGift Card
Amazon
amazon.com
Amazon gift cards are as useful as they come. Whether they need to restock household essentials, try out a new gadget, or treat themselves to whatever it is they’ve been eyeing, you can be sure this gift will be put to use.
amazon.com - 4/22
3) Spafinder eGift
SpaFinder
spagiftcards.com
Everyone loves to be pampered, and there’s truly nothing like a day at the spa. With a Spafinder gift card, they can browse different offers at local spas. From basic facials to hot stone massages or trendy beauty services, he or she will be grateful for some R&R.
spagiftcards.com - 5/22
4) Goldbelly Gift Card
Gift Cards + Merch
goldbelly.com
Goldbelly is a foodie's dream come true. With a gift card, they can browse at-home options from their favorite restaurants, much-talked-about hot spots, and faraway bucket-list eateries, all on one easy-to-use site.
goldbelly.com - 6/22
5) Stock Gift Card
StockPile
stockpile.com
Giving the gift of financial smarts is easier than ever. With a Stockpile gift card, you can help your loved one make an investment—now that’s bang for your buck. This is a great holiday gift for people young and old regardless of experience with stocks and investments.
stockpile.com - 7/22
6) Buy Gift Cards
DoorDash
doordash.com
What can’t you DoorDash these days? Actually, you could even DoorDash this gift. A delivery service gift card is perfect for the homebody friend who loves to stay in.
doordash.com - 8/22
7) Ticketmaster eGift Card
Ticketmaster
thegiftcardshop.com
Consider this a roundabout way of giving an experiential gift. You don’t have to know their favorite band or comedian; a Ticketmaster gift card puts the power of picking an event in their hands. So, even if it’s the off-season for their favorite sports team, when they do make it to that event, it’s like you thoughtfully got those tickets for them.
thegiftcardshop.com - 9/22
8) Handy Cleaning Gift Card
Handy
handy.com
Perfect for anyone overworked, over-scheduled, or just plain over it, Handy offers gift cards redeemable for house cleanings. They’re available in varying quantities, so you can treat your friend to a single cleaning, or perhaps gift your messiest friend to multiple sessions.
handy.com - 10/22
9) Bookshop Gift Card
Bookshop
bookshop.org
The bookworm in your life will love a gift card from Bookshop, a platform on which readers buy books online, but the proceeds go to local bookstores. What’s not to love about that?
MORE: The Best Book Gifts for the Literature Lover in Your Life
bookshop.org - 11/22
10) Target Gift Card
Target
target.com
Target: it seems to be everyone’s happy place. Inevitably, she’ll end up spending way more than planned, but at least you can help contribute to whatever goodies she finds, whether it's groceries, homewares, or a new pair of shoes.
target.com - 12/22
11) e-Gift Card
Sephora
sephora.com
Looking good takes work—and money. With a plethora of skincare and makeup brands, Sephora is a safe bet when it comes the beauty lovers in your life.
sephora.com - 13/22
12) Gift Card
Nordstrom
nordstrom.com
For the recipient who loves style or beauty, a voucher for Nordstrom will allow them to peruse all things fashion, accessories, beauty, and home.
nordstrom.com - 14/22
13) Gift Cards
Airbnb
airbnb.com
Of course, they’ll need accommodations, too. Airbnb hosts thousands of places to stay, ranging from luxuriously classy to uniquely quirky. If they’re looking to glamp within driving distance or travel cross-country to sleep in the Breakfast at Tiffany’s brownstone, Airbnb has them covered.
airbnb.com - 15/22
14) Digital Gift Card
The Sill
thesill.com
If you picked a plant mom for secret Santa but don’t know the first thing about having a green thumb, consider plant retailers like The Sill to be your saving grace. Any plant lover will be elated to receive a gift card like this, which they can use to pick up a brand new plant, or accessories and goods for their existing plants.
MORE: The Prettiest Indoor Plants (and Accessories) to Buy Online
thesill.com - 16/22
15) Apple Gift Card
Apple
apple.com
Between phones and computers, headphones, TVs, and all the rest, Apple is everywhere. You’re probably reading this on an Apple product right now. Whether they need a new charging cable or want to test out AirTags, an Apple gift card is a very practical present.
apple.com - 17/22
16) Uber e-Gift Card
Uber
uber.com
It might not be fun or glitzy, but the best gifts are often the things we just don’t want to spend our own money on. Enter: Uber gift cards. For their next night on the town or trip to the airport, you can give them the gift of safe travels.
uber.com - 18/22
17) Saks Fifth Avenue E-Gift Card
Saks Fifth Avenue
saksfifthavenue.com
For that special someone with very specific taste, it’s usually best to let them pick something out for themselves. But that doesn’t mean you can’t treat them to a touch of luxury. Surprise your loved one with a gift card for Saks 5th Avenue, so they can indulge in something they otherwise might not have sprung for.
saksfifthavenue.com - 19/22
18) Gift Card
Starbucks
starbucks.com
Everyone knows those small daily expenses add up, which is why a Starbucks card is a fabulous gift idea for just about any coffee or tea drinker. Whether the drive-thru stop is a religious part of their morning commute, or they only occasionally treat themselves, their next drink is on you.
starbucks.com - 20/22
19) Pass Gift Card
ClassPass
classpass.com
Struggling to find a gift for your favorite fitness enthusiast? Classpass grants access to workout classes from an entire network of studios and gyms. So whether they prefer yoga, CrossFit, or are looking to try something new, there’s no shortage of options.
classpass.com - 21/22
20) Airline Gift Card
American Airlines
aa.com
Now that travel is back on the table, the jet-setter in your life is probably already packing their bags. Enable their wanderlust with an airline gift card, and it’s like giving them the trip of a lifetime.
aa.com - 22/22
21) Business Gift Cards
American Express
amexgiftcard.com
When in doubt, go with an Amex gift card. It can hold up to a whopping $3000 and is a great option for the best friend who always has your back, the aunt who's basically your second mom, or anyone else on your list who happens to be particular about gifts.
amexgiftcard.com
