It’s that time of the year again – when relatives both close and distant, friends and colleagues are all waiting expectantly to be presented with the perfect gift for Christmas
But there’s always that one person for whom it is impossible to shop. They know what they want, and they’ve already bought it.
So when it comes down to it, and you’re scratching your head and coming up with zero ideas, what do you buy for the person who has (almost) everything?
The gift of entertainment
They already have all the latest gadgets for viewing, reading, playing their favourite everything, so there’s no use even trying that. But you can provide extra entertainment, as they probably can’t get enough of it if this is the case.
A Deezer gift card gives access to the streaming service for either three months (R198.97), six months (R359.94), or a year (R719.88). For this time, they will have the gift of music – plenty of it - with 40 million tracks available on the site!
They will have the gift of music – plenty of it with 40 million tracks available on the site!
For further entertainment options Google Play gift cards can be purchased in selected Pick n Pay, Checkers, CNA, Incredible Connection, Game, Makro, Edgars, Dis-Chem, HiFi Corp and Dion Wired stores nationwide. All they need to do is redeem their code online in exchange for their choice of books, movies, music or apps which they can access across their devices.
The gift that gives back
They may be all sorted out with pearls and diamonds, but the gift of a small beaded bracelet can go a long way. Relate Bracelets is a 100% not-for-profit social enterprise which makes and sells handmade beaded bracelets in support of more than 90 local causes so you can pick one, or many, that they are passionate about.
Relate Bracelets is a 100% not-for-profit social enterprise
Individual bracelets (from just R39 each) can be purchased from retailers including Woolworths, Sportsmans Warehouse, Clicks, Sorbet, Nando’s, CNA, Tourvest (Indaba airport stores, Out Of Africa, Made In SA), Poetry, Cape Union Mart, and more.
For stacks of 10, choose from a number of causes to support from R450 a stack – including the Amy Foundation, Shine Literacy, Ikamva Labantu, the Rotary SafeWater Project, Goodbye Malaria, and a limited-edition stack in support of the Endangered Wildlife Trust – from the Relate Bracelets website (https://www.relate.org.za/shop).
The gift of education
What do you give someone who is passionate about education in South Africa? Via Afrika’s 'I Support Education' initiative (http://isupporteducation.co.za/) allows you to donate in order to support either a teacher’s digital training or a school’s subscription to the Via Afrika Tabtor Maths programme.
Even the smallest donation will impact on learning in a big way! You also have the option of sharing your donation on social media and tagging your friend to let them know – a wonderful gift for friends and relatives near and far.
And if they’re passionate about expanding their own education - why not give them a nudge?
And if they’re passionate about expanding their own education - why not give them a nudge?
The digital learning platform Educate24 offers short courses from R399, which can be taken in their free time from any laptop, mobile phone or tablet. Whether it’s business, entrepreneurship, health and fitness, IT and software, personal development and parenting, or tourism and hospitality, you can purchase a voucher for their desired course to see them on their way.
The gift of beautiful packaging
This one’s for you, the gift giver ... and who doesn’t love a beautifully-packaged present just screaming to be ripped open, so they’ll love it too!
Throughout the festive season, Checkers stores nationwide are offering a gift-wrapping service in exchange for a donation for charity. You don’t have to have purchased the gift in store, and you’ll save yourself the risk of any nasty papercuts.
Merry Christmas to all!