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      The Best Gift Cards Your Friends and Family Will Actually Appreciate Getting

      PRACTICAL GIFTING

      Gift cards don’t have to be lame. These ones actually have thought behind them.

      Jillian Lucas

      Commerce Director, Scouted

      Updated Dec. 09, 2020 5:54PM ET / Published Dec. 11, 2019 6:00PM ET 

      Photo Illustration: Scouted/The Daily Beast/Vendors

      Gift cards always get a bad rap. They can tend to feel like a cop-out, but we’re here to prove that wrong. The perfect gift card, one that feeds into the person’s habits or aspirations, can make a meaningful gift — whether that’s for their favorite store (or a store they’ve always wanted to shop in) or for something practical to help them save throughout the year. They’re especially useful for picky friends and family and serial returners. We’ve rounded up the best gift cards to get someone this year.

      Parachute Digital Gift Card

      If we’re being honest, buying someone sheets or towels as a gift can be a bit of a gamble. But getting them a gift card to Parachute allows them to customize their household linen upgrades based on what style they enjoy.

      Buy at Parachute$50

      Door Dash Gift Card

      Food delivery is a splurge for most, so why not let them splurge? Even a $50 Door Dash gift card is easily a full dinner for two and some of lunch the next day in most metropolitan cities.

      Buy at Amazon$50

      Starbucks Gift Card

      My cousin gets me a Starbucks gift card every year. I don’t normally get myself Starbucks, but I do after Christmas and I splurge. It’s worth it! Help save someone a couple of bucks a week on their coffee consumption. 

      Buy at Amazon$25

      Allbirds Gift Card

      What I appreciate about Allbirds Gift Cards is that it’s a set price of $95 (the price of any of the original Allbirds styles). That means you’re basically giving someone their choice of almost any shoe that Allbirds makes and they don’t have to deal with an awkward amount of leftover money.

      Buy at Allbirds$95

      Everlane Gift Card

      Everlane has so many great gift ideas, it’s hard to pick just one. So instead, give them the choice of what to get. And even if you’re on a budget, there’s something for basically any price point at Everlane, so you can still feel like you’re getting them something meaningful. 

      Buy at Everlane$25

      Amazon Gift Card

      The classic Amazon gift card is one that really never goes out of style. I’ve gotten one every year and use it to buy things like phone cords or laptop cases, things I don’t think about asking for as gifts but that I end up buying during the year anyway. 

      Buy at Amazon$25

      Chewy Gift Card

      Someone you know probably got a pet this year. Instead of saddling them with more toys or a leash they may not need, gift them a gift card to Chewy so they can pick and choose what they need for their new furry friend.

      Buy at Chewy$75

      The Sill Digital Gift Card

      Everyone could use some companionship this year, so why not give them that in the form of a gift card to The Sill? They can choose their newest plant friend, the type of pot they want, or even add an accessory or two.

      Buy at The Sill$50

      Rastelli’s Digital Gift Card

      Food delivery was a huge thing this year and it continues to thrive. Give them the gift of the best steak they’ll ever have, on their own terms. They can choose from dozens of cuts of meat, seafood, or even oven-ready meals to make their dinnertime easier.

      Buy at Rastelli's$100

      Goldbelly E-Gift Card

      Do they live on the west coast and crave some New York Bagels or just moved up north and can’t get Texas BBQ to save their life? A Goldbelly gift card will enable them to ship their regional favorites right to their door for a little slice of home for the holidays.

      Buy at Goldbelly$75

      Scouted selects products independently and prices reflect what was available at the time of publish. Sign up for our newsletter for more recommendations and check out our coupon site for more deals. If you buy something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.

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