Day 22 | Gift Cardless “Cards”

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Gifts to the Future

Whatever you’re celebrating, it’s officially last minute. But, do not panic.

A thoughtfully delivered gift “card” can be wonderful. Just, do everyone a favor and skip the plastic card part.

Cardless Gift Carding Alternatives

  • Buy, print out, and decoratively “wrap” digital gift cards
  • Buy paper gift cards from local businesses
  • Cash, check, digital payment
  • Coupons for experiences, favors, and random acts of kindness
  • Plans for a shopping “trip” that’s your treat
  • Gift an experience you know they will love

It’s (Truly) the Thought That Counts

  • Draw a picture or write a heartfelt note about what you’re gifting
  • Print out photos of items you thought they might love 
  • Gift the discovery of an amazing store/seller/website that you know they will love
  • Build a Pinterest board of things you think they will love so they can choose a gift
  • Homemade coupons don’t need to be fancy – they need to be empathetic – show your loved ones you really see and hear them with what you choose to include

PS – As the mom of teens, I promise you, this might even be THE BEST GIFT.

My child’s absolute favorite clothing store doesn’t have gift cards. I stressed about guessing how to make their “right” sweet sixteen wish come true there. In the end I invited them to shop online together, and they were actually delighted. They got exactly what they wanted and were very excited when everything arrived.

GIFT | Thursday’s theme is wonderful gift ideas

#GiftsToTheFuture – tiny holiday tips to give a better future to all

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Bring your loved ones together this holiday season to give #GiftsToTheFuture. Each day on the way to welcoming the new year, we'll share a little something you can do to help make it (and many years that follow) better for those you love. enough.co/gifts-to-the-future

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Laura Fitton, Founder

Laura Fitton, Founder

Founder, Advisor, and Speaker

I founded enough.co to explain and evangelize market-driven shifts that can bring speed and scale to the climate fight.

My approach merges my environmental science and policy degree with my expertise as a tech CEO/Founder, growth executive, author, speaker, and recognized trailblazer.

My research on environment and justice is published in Science and by the Center for Policy Alternatives, and I've spoken at Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, and a great many conferences.