Buy outside the traditional box. A great gift idea is one that keeps on giving months after the tree is disassembled. Some easy-to-give gift ideas for far-away family and friends:
– Fruit of the Month Club: Fruits arrive each month for one year. Prices range from $179.95 to $349.95 at www.harryand david.com.
– Wine Of The Month Club: Options include two bottles each month for four months ($71.42), six months ($105.38) or 12 months ($207.26), plus tax, shipping and handling, depending on the destination. Remember that not all states permit wine sales through the mail; states that permit shipping are listed on the site, www.wineofthemonthclub.com.
– Magazine subscriptions: There are great prices (about 70 percent off cover price) on all types of magazine subscriptions at www.magazine city.com.
– Tropical flowers: Get six stems of tropical flowers and foliage, $269.99 for 6 months or $149.99 for 3 months at
www.withouraloha.com.
– For fit friends: Go to www.yoga.com to find a studio near where a gift recipient lives and call the studio to see if gift certificates are available for a certain number of sessions.
