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One of the most common items I find when organizing is unused gift cards. Its really important to keep these cards in a safe place where you can find them when you need them. You Also want to make sure you use them before the expiration date.
So grab those cards, make a list of each card, domination and expiration date. Next, figure out the best time to use them. For instance do you have a special occasion coming up? Use that $50 spa gift. How about a birthday party? Use the bookstore gift certificate to purchase a that new bestseller. So get creative with those cards but most importantly use them! The person who gave you the gift certificate had good intentions and they want you to enjoy their gift!
So grab those cards, make a list of each card, domination and expiration date. Next, figure out the best time to use them. For instance do you have a special occasion coming up? Use that $50 spa gift. How about a birthday party? Use the bookstore gift certificate to purchase a that new bestseller. So get creative with those cards but most importantly use them! The person who gave you the gift certificate had good intentions and they want you to enjoy their gift!
Labels: Home Office Organizing, Home Organizing
posted by Karli at
9:52 AM
1 Comments:
Great idea. I have a client that I created a spreadsheet with all her gift cards (over 50!!), and created reminders for her in outlook to let her know when they were due to expire. I also put them in a small wallet with dividers and categorized them by restaurants, spas, museums etc...and now she has that in her car so that she can actually use that $50 steak dinner with her husband instead of it being stuck in a drawer at home!
~Deborah Pollom
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