Many of us spend the majority of our waking hours working alongside colleagues and coworkers. If so, we know how special those relationships can be. Day after day, we set aside our personal lives to focus on the important tasks at hand. It takes some serious teamwork to meet the demands each day brings. But making the workday enjoyable, rewarding and satisfying is another thing. Having colleagues you care for, trust and respect is truly a gift. For those lucky enough to have meaningful relationships with peers and co-workers, cheers, peers: employee appreciation day is 3/5.

Cheers, Peers: Employee Appreciation Day is 3/5

Fun fact: Employee Appreciation Day in the U.S. is a national holiday, celebrated on the first Friday of March. That means you have a full week to plan. Naturally, we think that gift cards are the best way to express care, warmth and appreciation for coworkers. At eGifter.com, you can send a fun-filled gift wrapped inside a thoughtful message. Add a photo or video greeting to produce a lasting memory your friend will treasure all the livelong day.

Can’t Find the Words?

If thinking about your best buddy at work brings a smile and a nod, we’ve got some warm words for you. Try these on for size. Then, shop for a gift card and schedule future delivery for Friday, March 5th.

Thoughtful Message Ideas Here! Copy/Paste and Go.

After you select the gift card you prefer, you’ll be prompted to enter a message. Need some inspiration? Perhaps one of these fits the bill.

• On the most pressure-filled days, you lightened my load. Thanks for being my cheerleader in chief. Your friendship means the world to me, inside the office and out. Sending some fun with this Groupon gift card!

• Since the day I joined the team, I knew you were in my corner. Thanks for being my rudder in some pretty stormy seas. Here’s a Dunkin’ Donuts gift card coffee, on me!

• I owe you a debt of gratitude now that my project has crossed the finish line. Your insights and ideas were spot on. This Apple gift card is a token of my thanks.

• How lucky are we! We get to work together AND laugh together! Thanks for keeping the tunes and the energy flowing. Enjoy this Google Play gift card — it has the stuff you love.

• Thanks for being an inspiration to me and everyone in our department. I appreciate you today and always! I hope you spoil yourself with something fun — enjoy this Bath & Body Works gift card.

Thank you notes and tokens of appreciation are unforgettable. If your work days are better because of those that surround you, let them know. The lift will be good for all.

Today is groundhog’s day (again!) And, here in the northeastern U.S., a major winter storm just dumped near record amounts of snow. Such is today’s inspiration for great gift card ideas in the chilly months ahead. In the tradition of our Nordic friends, we’ve compiled some noteworthy “hygge” ideas. That means creating a warm atmosphere. And, enjoying the good things in life with good people. Naturally, we look through the lens of eGifter. That’s where shoppers earn real time discounts or send gift cards to others for special occasions. Rain, sleet or snow, the best gift cards to weather this winter are sold at our site. As a result, we predict — a happy groundhog day!

Short or Long Winter, It’s All Good

While there are lots more choices at eGifter, here are some of the best gift cards to weather this winter, shadow or not.

Refresh Your Living Space!	Make your space as cozy and comfy as humanly possible. Simple and affordable enhancements to your home can make dramatic improvements to your mood. Paint a room! Add brighter lighting. Or, toss warm throw blankets over the couch. Change helps! Home & Garden Gift Cards * Kohl’s Gift Cards * Home Goods Gift Cards * Wayfair Gift Cards
Send a Comfort Meal!	The most meaningful pick-me-ups actually occur when we help someone else. Maybe it’s an elderly relative, former teacher or neighbor. Food delivery services are a great way to let the people in your life know that they matter. There’s no better way to beat the winter blues than to be generous and kind. Food and Restaurant Gift Cards * DoorDash Gift Cards * GrubHub Gift Cards * Domino’s Gift Cards
Get Your Game On!	Family gaming is a great way for multiple generations to bond and make memories. Like they say, the family that games together, stays together.  Gaming Gift Cards * Xbox Gift Card * Sony Playstation(R) Gift Cards * Nintendo eShop Gift Cards
Enjoy the Great Outdoors!	Remember spending the entire wintery day outside with your friends? Outdoor winter activities are still awesome.  So why not embrace those snowy, icy options? Don’t forget that lightweight, warm, durable gear always maximize the fun. Sports and Outdoor Gift Cards * Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card * NHL Shop Gift Card * Columbia Gift Card
Hit the Road Safely!	Along with fun and comfort, we’re talking safety too. And especially during the slick and slippery weather, take it slow. Follow defensive driving guidelines like driving at slower speeds. Now is a great time to build or update a car emergency kit and pack your trunk with must-have safety items. Fuel and Auto and Fuel Gift Cards * Autozone Gift Card * Jiffy Lube Gift Card * Sheetz Gift Card

Clearly, groundhogs may not be accurate weather predictors. It matters not! We hope these ‘ideas for living’ will bring goodness to your wintery days, inside and out.

This holiday season, we continue to challenge ourselves with the question: “How can we help make the holidays special this year?” The discovery continues! Clearly, the number one priority is to stay healthy and safe. Today’s tip: Add a regular exercise regimen — and encourage your housemates to join you. A sure fire way to make the holidays feel special is to treat yourself special. Benefits include stress reduction, weight loss and increased strength. Getting your fitness on is a productive way to pass the time (and skip the cookies), safely at home. So, for today’s “special holidays” plug, put little extra oomph, and ohm, in your life with gift cards.

Get Fit This Holiday Season…with Gift Cards

If you’re looking for some shopping and gifting inspiration, look no further than eGifter.com. We have all the best retail brands for workout gear, sports equipment and exercise apparel. The extra motivation through a special delivery of a fitness category gift card, might be just the push your loved one needs to walk, run or pose. Check out Lululemon, REI and Dick’s Sporting Goods, to name just a few.

• Exercise boosts the immune system: Research indicates that regular exercise benefits our immune system, to potentially fight off infections — including COVID-19.

• Exercise reduces anxiety and stress: Get going! Walking, hiking, planking and even simple routines for deep breathing are proven mood-boosters and mind relaxers. 

• Exercise with family and housemates: Get together safely with those inside your “bubble”. Challenge each other by inventing workout routines and be sure to turn up the volume on the playlist you’re curating in the process.

• Exercise can be done virtually: From Pilates to strength training, from yoga to dance, you can workout solo or with friends, virtually. The trick is to get started. Like, now!

In a nutshell, it’s beginning to look a lot like FITmas!  

So, keep fit and namaste safe this holiday season…with fitness gift cards from eGifter!

Trick, or treat? We say treat! True, Halloween may feel different this year. But, stir up a potion of imagination, creativity and gift card smarts and you can brew a day of delight. Let the Halloween at Home fun begin! Consider the living room haunted fort, a soon to be hands down favorite. And, start the Halloween countdown now — to build excitement leading up to the big 10/31. Let’s not forget the silly spooky dinner party, with extra helpings of booberry pie. Just because we’re celebrating from home this year doesn’t mean we can’t make it the most memorable Halloween, ever. Start planning now to spend Halloween at home with frightfully fabulous gift cards. Our Halloween Gift Card Guide has been specially carved just for you. Be sure to keep the camera handy. 

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With an extra spoonful of oomph, parents can turn pumpkins into pie. For an extra special treat this year, enjoy Halloween at home with frightfully fabulous gift cards.

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The notion of “home” has taken an entirely new meaning as we continue to live with COVID-19. For many, home is no longer just the place we sleep, eat or watch television. Instead, we soldier on, transforming our living quarters into multi-functional spaces. Kitchens and dining rooms have become home offices. Kids go to school in their bedroom. Living rooms are a combination gym, media center and creative studio. And computer and mobile devices serve as shopping malls. Our agility and resilience have been amazing. Still, we have miles to go. As we continue to hunker down, here’s a look at 3 breakthrough gift card ideas for life at home during COVID-19.

Naturally, gift cards are front and center.

3 Gift Card Breakthrough Ideas

Working from Home Successfully and Comfortably

Consider the ideas described in the new ($7.99) e-book published by Google Books “Working from Home – Make the New Normal Work for You”. This book discusses how to build a future of work in any kind of space regardless of shape or size. So many of us need personalized time management routines designed specifically for remote productivity — even while wearing sweatpants.

Buy this ebook with a Google Play Gift Card from eGifter.com

Attending School in the New Age of Learning

Learn about “strewing”! It’s the emergent parenting technique to casually (yet strategically) scatter “invitations for learning” and creativity that kids can discover on their own. Borne from the new age of necessity, strewing can be an exciting way to stimulate curiosity that leads to a love of learning. Target.com has everything you need.

Buy strewing materials for your child with a Target gift card from eGifter.com

Enjoying [Music & Art] + [Entertainment & Fitness]

If you don’t know about it yet, Apple One is all that! Apple One bundles up to six amazing Apple services into one easy subscription. With millions of songs, over 100 games, Apple Original shows and movies, and more, there’s something for everyone in every Apple One plan. Sheltering in place safely at home can be engaging and satisfying for the whole family.

Buy Apple products and services with the Apple Gift Card from eGifter.com

It takes courage and grit to find the silver lining these days, when the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic are so great. Digging deep, these 3 breakthrough gift card ideas for life at home during COVID-19 may offer a bit of sunshine through the clouds.

The holiday season has a way of sneaking up on us! That means the time to start dreaming up wonderful gift ideas is NOW. Everyone knows that best gifts are thoughtful and from the heart. That’s why this year, we curated this handy list of gift ideas. The great thing about gift cards is their Satisfaction Guarantee. Let them purchase what they *really* want! And then there’s the affordability factor. With denominations as low as $5 and a multitude of convenient payment options, eGifter.com is your one-stop-shop. And don’t worry — they’ll feel the love. Your special message, photo and custom greeting card will ensure that. So, kick back, relax and shop at eGifter with an open mind and open heart. We’ve got you covered.

Shopping and Gifting Dates: A Calendar View

• Friday, October 16th – Boss’ Day
• Saturday, October 31st – Halloween
• Wednesday, November 11th – Singles Day
• Saturday, November 14th – Diwali
• Friday, November 27th – Black Friday 
• Saturday, November 28th – Small Business Saturday
• Monday, November 30th – Cyber Monday
• Tuesday, December 1st – Giving Tuesday
• Monday, December 14th – Green Monday
• Tuesday, December 15th – Free Shipping Day
• Thursday, December 10th – Chanukah (1st of Eight Days)
• Thursday, December 24th – Christmas Eve
• Friday, December 25th – Christmas Day
• Saturday, December 26th – Kwanzaa
• Thursday, December 31st – New Year’s Eve

Get a Jump on Holiday Shopping and Gifting

Consider these great gifts…

This curated list suggests great gifts they might really enjoy. Thing is, you may not be 100% sure it’s as perfect as perfect can be. What if it’s the wrong color or size? Or, you don’t know if the already have one. These days, there’s simply no reason to chance it. Send a gift card by email, text or postal mail. Let them know what you have in mind — and leave the rest up to them. It’s a great way to gift!

• A Cozy Sweatshirt
• The Perfect Backpack
• Warmth of a Great Winter Coat 
• Apartment Living and House Warming
• Wireless Bluetooth Speakers
• Trendy Pair of Shoes, Boots, Sneakers or Slippers
• Reusable Water Bottle or Coffee Mug
• A Cup ‘o Joe
• Photo Frames to Capture a Moment
• Treasure Jar to Remember the Day
• Fine Art for the Creative Spirit
• Exercise Gear to Stay In Shape
• Music or Books for Musicians and Readers
• Streaming Services for Constantly Engaging Content
• A Travel Experience (Plan Ahead!)
• Noise Cancelling Headphones
• Culinary Gifts for the Wannabe Chef
• Overstuffed Teddy Bear — We All Need a Hug
• A Rewarding Treat for the Kitty or Pup

….and send a gift card for satisfaction guaranteed.

Browse our entire catalog of gift cards — over 300 well-loved retail brands. With a specific item in mind, go ahead and choose “Send to a Friend”. Schedule the delivery for a future date. Now, enjoy the rest of your day and wait for the ‘thank you’ note to arrive. Congrats on being a great gifter!

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There is no time like the ‘present’ to start enjoying gift cards! 🙂 Their popularity is easy to understand. Back in the day, the consumer gifting market was taken by storm when retailers began selling gift cards. Now, they are standard fare, enjoyed by many! Everyone knows that gift cards are convenient, valuable and make terrific gifts. Here are some fun facts for the Gift Cards 101 class.

Gift Cards 101

Did You Know?

Learn more — and enjoy — gift cards with these fun facts!

• Gift cards are a *really* popular Wish List item — everyone wants one.

• People love to receive gift cards. That’s because they can choose exactly what they want from their favorite store.

• Giving gift cards is easy and fun. Plus, they’re affordable with available denominations starting at just $5.

• Some people prefer digital gift cards. Others love plastic. All good.

• For those of us that trouble justifying purchasing expensive items for ourselves, luxury gift cards are ideal. Spoil ’em!

• Quick send options like text and email bring surprise and delight.

• With so many payment options to choose from, gift cards are easy to buy. Whether you prefer credit cards, PayPal or cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dash or more — the answer is always Yes.

• There are more kinds of gift cards than you can imagine! At eGifter.com, you’ll find more than 300 of the most popular and well loved retail and restaurant brands.

• With photos and personal messages, your warm and loving intentions shine brightly through.

• The free digital wallet bundled with an eGifter.com account makes managing and spending your gift cards secure and effortless.

• For those of us that enjoy discounts and deals, they are here. Promotions and deals and Instant Points are available 24 x 7.

• Some gift cards can be used at more than one place because they’re owned by the same parent company (like GAP Options and Landry’s)

• Gone are the days of collecting $20 from each parent at the soccer game. Group gifts are here!

• If you *REALLY* don’t know what to buy them, the ever flexible eGifter Choice Card is the ultimate. #freedomofchoice

Romantic relationships are one of the greatest gifts that life has to offer. And those in-the-know, know that one of the best ways to express love is with romantic gifts. Turns out that gift cards, both plastic and digital, are a great gifting choice — especially during the COVID-19 quarantine. If you have a special someone that’s captured your heart, our curated list of Top 10 Online Romance Week Gifts is a sure thing. While everyone knows that flowers, candy and candlelit dinners have been the gold standard, our customized selection of playful and endearing gift items will surely tug at cyber heartstrings everywhere. By purchasing and sending one of the gift cards in the uniquely romantic guide we assembled, you’ll show that your heart is in the right place.  We bet that you’ll score the warm regard you seek as your online and offline romance matures and grows.

Top 10 Gift Card Ideas for Online Romance Week

1. Because your favorite love song is sure to generate some swoon, send an App Store and iTunes gift card with a personal love note including the song title and artist
2. Send a Hulu gift card and ask for a formal date to watch the movie Love Actually, which some say one of the greatest romance movies of all time
3. They’ll love a  fully outfitted “sweet dreams” ensemble, delivered through a Macy’s gift card, because it inherently promises night after night of comfort and care
4. Perfume and cologne are always delightful and spicy gifts, and a Fragrance.net gift card lets them choose their favorite scent
5. Culinary classes are one of the best date night activities around. Groupon gift cards let them buy now, schedule later
6. Nothing shows your love like extra attention to the dog and cat. Gift cards for 1-800 Pet Supplies and Bark Box earns a special place in the heart of your flame, not to mention the kitty and the pooch 
7. Guarantee a heart leap by turning memories into art with custom photo books made possible with Shutterfly gift cards 
8. For your Man’s Man — an Autozone gift card or Jiffylube gift card will get his motor running
9. Spoil her with a Bath & Body Works gift card. She might enjoy the online shopping experience as much as the gift item itself.
10. Make some future plans together with a Live Event gift card. Looking forward to a special occasion is a great way to help turn the spark into a flame.

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