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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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The Importance of Human Connection in a Digital World
We live in an increasingly tech-forward environment as we continue to integrate digital and virtual platforms in nearly all realms. The last year alone accelerated digitization exponentially, with social distancing forcing people away from each other and instead to their devices. Studies show the use of Zoom and other video conferencing services spiked by 10x…
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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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Using Tech for a Connected World
As family and friends begin to reunite once again, we are looking back on how technology helped us stay connected during the last year. From mastering virtual charades, attending online cooking classes with co-workers or graduating virtually, we’ve seen how to creatively interact with others digitally. Technology has helped grow society’s resilience in the face…
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How We Did It: The GiftCast Story
Behind every great company is a founding story, and ours is pretty special. Since GiftCast was founded in 2019, our customers have sent thousands of money gifts, helping their friends and family members celebrate holidays, birthdays and just because. Today, we want to look at what inspired GiftCast, how we started and where we are…
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My Virtual Valentine: 3 Ways to Send a Gift with Love from Afar
While families continue to socially distance, it’s difficult to find new ways to virtually connect that are fun, sentimental and unique. As Valentine’s Day approaches, many are using the holiday as an opportunity to connect with loved ones and make an exciting event out of a day traditionally associated with romantic couples. No matter who…
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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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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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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…
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How We’re Staying in Touch During Social Isolation
We are all built to seek connection. So, during this period of social distancing, we know we are not alone in missing our community. However, while we may be practicing physical distancing during the next month, it doesn’t mean we have to feel completely isolated. Technology is helping us stay virtually connected with each other.…
