Cheesy gift... or not?

[catnapper]

Definately a great gift idea... and definately NOT Wal Mart. She'll be living at Home Depot or Lowes - trust me!

[Corinna]

Sounds like both ideas are great .

[elizabethann]

Cheesy? I think it's an awesome idea!

[Kfamr]

The thing is, I know she shops at Wal-Mart a lot. Maybe i'll just get her a few different Gift Cards. There aren't many Lowes around this area (that I know of), however there is a Home Depot or two.

About helping her paint, I'm sure it'll happen wether or not I bring up the offer.

[elizabethann]

What about an American Express gift card? You can use it anywhere credit cards are taken and American Express is taken almost everywhere. Just a thought.

[Kfamr]

What about an American Express gift card? You can use it anywhere credit cards are taken and American Express is taken almost everywhere. Just a thought.

I wasn't aware you could get those! I could just tell her my intent was for her to get something nice for her house. She's really excited about getting her first home, as anyone would be.


Do you know where i'd be able to get one?

[elizabethann]

Go to this link:

http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif...ection=cardnav

You may have to just copy & paste it into your browser.

[Samantha Puppy]

The American Express gift card is a great idea BUT if you end up opting for an actual store card, I'd still suggest Home Depot over Wal-Mart. I shop at Wal-Mart regularly too but for all my home improvement stuff, I go to Lowe's or Home Depot.

Great idea, Kay - and if you're giving these things out, I'll take one too!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Go with the Home Depot card rather than the WalMart card ...

She may shop at WalMart NOW; but after she gets the House -
she'll find a lot more "house stuff" with a better selection at Home Depot!

BEWARE the American Express cards!
* They charge "extra" to buy the card = it costs YOU a few dollars MORE than it's
actually worth to your sister;
* After 12 months; the American Express card *looses* $2.00 a month in value!

A Home Depot card only costs what it's worth - there's no "fee" to buy it.
A Home Depot card has no "expiration" or monthly fee - Sis can hold onto it as
long as she wants to and it won't loose any of its value.

/s/ Phred

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

What about an American Express gift card? You can use it anywhere credit cards are taken and American Express is taken almost everywhere. Just a thought.

I'd go with the Home Depot card over an American Express. I'm somewhat prejudiced against AE because of all the fees they charge so take this with a grain of salt.

Last time I looked into American Express gift cards - they cost to get one! This, admittedly, was about a year ago or so and things may have changed in the meantime, but why pay for a gift card when you can get them for free at specific stores? I don't remember the details on paying, but read all the fine print carefully because it may be that the user (your sister) would pay a small percentage on each purchase instead of you paying up front. Like I say, I don't remember details exactly, but I remember something to this effect.

I agree that once she buys the house she will be a regular at Home Depot, but if you're unsure, maybe get her $50.00 at Home Depot and $50.00 at Wal-Mart?

Oh, and Kay, if you're going to be marrying Johanna, can I be your sister for awhile? I'd LOVE a gift certificate to Home Depot as an x-mas present!

[JenBKR]

Great idea! When we first bought our house we went to Lowe's and Home Depot every weekend! We still go alot, there are always projects that we are working on. She's love it