JA Lifehack
So, I’m one of those unfortunate people who inexplicably tends to hoard gift cards (why? I have no idea.) Because I’ve had some of these for YEARS, I frequently forget their balances, either wildly underestimating the valuable ones, or (on occasion) overestimating the smaller ones and then blowing a huge amount shopping thinking that it’s “free” … until I get to the cash register and the clerk tells me the gift card I thought was $150 is really $11.78. Oops?
So in order to remedy that, I like to cut off the top of post-its (where the sticky part is) and write the balance on marker, then stick it on the card. On big balances, I’ll leave enough room at the bottom of the little sticky bit to write another number. Then, when I use the card, I’ll ask the cashier for a pen, and cross out the old balance to write the new one in.
Sounds obvious (it’s certainly easy!) but it really helps.
And now, speaking of gift cards, it turns out I have $575 in Sephora gift cards, which I would love to get rid of for $525 cash (or paypal). I also have $442.01 in an Armani Exchange credit, which I’d love to give away for $410. Anyone game? Email me! Julia@NonSociety.com
