Gifting in the 21st century

Christmas & Technology
As featured on Sloto Magazine

A couple decades ago, the holiday season could have been a very stressful time for many of us. We had to spend entire days in shopping centers, walking in and out of stores, to find the perfect (or the I-give-up-this-will-do) gift for family members and friends.

On Xmas day many people often receive a gift that is worth less than the money spent on it, only to be disposed after a few weeks or forgotten in some drawer.

Luckily, technology has made shopping much simpler. You don’t have to run around all day looking for gifts. Almost anything can be bought online. And to avoid giving unwanted gifts, sites like Amazon.com now offer a WishList, where users mark items they’d like to purchase.

This holiday season ask your friends and family to share their WishList with you, so you can be sure to get them something they really need or desire. You’ll save on gas with less driving around and have more time to cozy up at home with loved ones.

If you feel you already have enough of everything, ask your loved ones to donate to your favorite charity instead of spending on an unnecessary gift for you.  Most charity organizations take online donations, so just share their link with your friends and family. Your gift will be to make this a better world!