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Website of the Day: Card Pool

So you get a gift card for your birthday, and it's not exactly the store that you normally frequent.

So you get a gift card for your birthday, and it's not exactly the store that you normally frequent. Fret not, my friends — you don't have to suffer through the checkout counter buying something you'd never wear or use ever again. Head on over to Card Pool, which lets you buy gift cards at a discount, sell them for cash, or trade for one that's a little more "you." You buy, sell, and trade directly from Card Pool, so you don't have to worry about getting shafted by a dishonest seller — they guarantee your happy shopping!

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Website of the Day: Giftah

Did you get any gift cards for Christmas that you have no intentions of using?

Did you get any gift cards for Christmas that you have no intentions of using? It's OK, you're not stuck with them and you won't have to force yourself to "find something you like." Why, because there's a new site called Giftah that makes it easy for US and Canadian residents to trade or sell their unwanted and unused gift cards. I found this site on Lifehacker, and was skeptical at first, but then soon realized it's actually a nifty site. If you are looking for a bargain, there's some gift cards that are marked down as much as 50 percent from the actual price (usually cards with expiry dates). I'm just wondering what the success rate has been on these transactions so far?

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Last Minute Gifts: Good 'ol Gift Cards & Certificates

OK fab girls, we are officially down to wire.

OK fab girls, we are officially down to wire. Raise your hand if you're all done with your holiday shopping and now you can sit back, relax and eat. For the rest of us, gift cards and certificates provide a good last minute gift. Here are my faves that cater to all sorts of personalities:

Sephora Gift Card, come in denominations of $25-$250 and can be redeemed in store, online, or through any of the catalogs. Perfect quick gift for the beauty junkie or party girl.

Amazon .com Gift Certificate, $5-$5,000, sent electronically via e-mail or with an e-card, or on paper through the mail. Still need a gift idea for young professional dude or picture perfect sis?

Gamefly Video-Game Rentals Gift Certificate, $15-$36 for a one-month subscription (more available). Can be e-mailed or printed from the site. Gamefly is like Netflix for video games - the gadget guy will love this!

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Yoga

When and How To Give a Fit Gift

I remember one Christmas my mom was hoping for some diamond earrings as a gift from my dad.

I remember one Christmas my mom was hoping for some diamond earrings as a gift from my dad. Boy was she disappointed to find an exercise bike under the tree with her name on it.

Needless to say, the bike didn't get used much. Jazzercise was more her thing.

Anyway, I still think giving the gift of fitness is a great idea, but just make sure your friend or loved one has expressed interest in the subject. Folks tend to drop hints on these things or at least ask for advice on what gym to join. If you have heard someone say how much they would love to try a private session of Pilates - get them a gift certificate. If your sister thinks having a personal trainer sounds cool - purchase a session with a trainer at her gym for her. If your best friend keeps saying she wants to go to yoga with you, buy her a package of classes at your favorite yoga studio.

Gift certificates are an easy gift to buy, especially for folks out of state. Plus they always fit.