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The Last-Minute Gift That Feels Anything but Rushed
With December upon us, holiday season has officially kicked into full gear. No matter how you are celebrating or what seasonal traditions you might participate in, it remains a widely accepted truth that this is the season of shopping and gifting. Studies show that November and December mark the largest economic stimulus for many nations…
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The Gift of Gratitude
The holiday season is notorious for being one of the busiest times of the year, and with 42% of adults planning to commence their travel this Thanksgiving, the hustle and bustle is poised to return to its former glory. From TSA lines to packed flights to days spent preparing your famed dishes in advance of…
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Embrace Employees with Digital Gifting
In today’s new virtual world, building meaningful relationships has become increasingly more important, encouraging companies to change their outlook on corporate gifting. Forbes recently explored the business of corporate gifting, citing a study which shows a significant boost in corporate gifting budgets in response to COVID, estimating that the market will reach $242 billion this…
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Laundry Money with a Twist
Whether you are dropping a freshman off at their dorm for the first time or returning an upperclassman to their off-campus apartment, sending your child away to college never seems to get easier. As a parent, you think about all the “what if’s,” so you create lists, set up allowances and map out transportation, all…
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Future Parents: Meet the Future of Gifting
Work, school, happy hours and family reunions aren’t the only things that went virtual last year – baby showers joined the digital mix too. Whether guests hopped on Zoom for homemade games or signed on to a site like WebBabyShower, virtual baby showers allowed expecting parents to celebrate with their closest loved ones, regardless of…
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All Cheer, No Waste: Preventing Waste This Holiday Season
As the holidays draw near, so do festive decorations, family gatherings and holiday shopping. Disrupted but not slowed by the pandemic, holiday shopping moved almost completely online in a matter of months, with retailers offering heavy incentives to purchase and ship holiday gifts to loved ones. The often unconsidered cost of holiday shopping, however, is…
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Give Grandparents a Smile
On September 13, we’re celebrating National Grandparents Day, the perfect time to appreciate our loved ones and thank them for all they do. It’s an especially important holiday to celebrate this year, as older people are greatly impacted by the loneliness that accompanies social distancing and more at risk to contract COVID-19. Like all celebrations…
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iDo: Wedding Gifting Gets Personal
Weddings worldwide are being rescheduled or postponed as couples and families grapple with how their special day will look during a pandemic. An increase in virtual weddings has changed the way people gift, with guests shipping wedding gifts directly to the couples or simply sending cash gifts. Loved ones are looking for ways to practically…
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Back to School: How to Celebrate the Season
Amid socially distant, masked classroom setups, new class sizes and virtual learning options, back to school season certainly looks different this year for students of all ages. While fall’s return to learning may be unfamiliar for both parents and students alike, the excitement and magic around the new season can remain the same. Whether your…
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Looking Ahead: What’s New at GiftCast
The app space is always evolving, and so are we. We’re excited to unveil a few changes on the GiftCast app that will help you continue sending your loved ones meaningful, special surprises. We’ve expanded our payment options. You can still pay through your bank account, but you can also opt to send money through…
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Six Month Check In: The 2020 App Space
We are officially halfway through 2020, and the mobile app industry has already taken this year by storm. A recent study reveals that 66% of Americans check their phone 160 times daily, and once they’re on their phones, 90% of that mobile time is spent on a selection of the millions of apps available through…
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Graduations Go Virtual: How to Celebrate
Graduating from high school, trade school, college or graduate school is undoubtedly one of life’s biggest milestones. This year though, this momentous achievement might not look exactly how you pictured it during the pre-COVID era. Rather than walking across the stage in a cap and gown and celebrating with pictures and toasts with friends and…
