Do you keep extra cards and gifts on hand for "just in case"?

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

I know some do that with cards, but I haven't and I wonder if one or two of those would be good to have on hand for "just in case". I guess if you can run over to the store, it's no problem.

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

Yes, because I absolutely hate to make special trips out for anything.

Dominosmom · ‎07-17-2010

yes I do. Love to see my friends smile.

LUVNLIFE · ‎08-31-2015

I keep a stash a cards for all occasions. When I need to pick up more- I get a few that I like at one time.

I have a few small gifts on hand but I usually have them for specific people. If I am shopping and see something my mother, or nieces and nephew might like I pick it up but I don't have basics like blankets or candles on hand.

queendiva · ‎03-12-2010

Recently bought a nice box of birthday cards. Very good value. I usually have a couple of other cards on hand- they take up little room. I no longer keep exta gifts on hand. They always seem to go to waste and I am in the process of seriously downsizing all aspects of my life.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

i have cards for all occasions. i receive so many in the mail from charities now that i rarely have to purchase any.

i always have other small gifts around when i see good deals (scarves, jewelry, home items, candles, and more.)

i also have a number of gift cards, mostly to restaurants, that i keep in stock.

i keep crisp $20s, $50s, and $100s in an envelope for cash gifts, although i do have to raid the envelope myself from time to time.

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OKPrincess · ‎03-10-2013

I have cards on hand but not gifts.

gidgetgh · ‎03-09-2010

I have a good supply of cards on hand always, for all occasions.

I do have a few gifts put away for general purposes, but not as many as I used to keep.

I keep a small supply of American Express gift cards on hand for gift giving.

Why is it, when I have a 50/50 guess at something, I'm always 100% wrong?

GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

Trader Joe’s has beautiful cards that I pick up from time to time. They’re beautiful and inexpensive.

Caligurll · ‎07-20-2014

@GenXmuse wrote:
Trader Joe’s has beautiful cards that I pick up from time to time. They’re beautiful and inexpensive.

I agree; I love Trader Joe's cards and that they are inexpensive. I keep thank you cards, thinking of you cards, and blank cards on hand.