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<\/p>\nWITH CAM O’KEEFE<\/p>\n
This Christmas seems to have hit a high with almost everyone who wants to give, receive and get their merry cheer on.<\/p>\n
Snubbing the impending recession and the countless cost of living woes, people seem genuinely happy to be spending their hard earned cash with brightening their loved one’s end of year.<\/p>\n
And I don’t blame anyone of course – everyone wants to bring a little happiness and hope where they can right now, so if you’re struggling to find those final gifts, here a couple of quick, easy ones.<\/p>\n
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Something for the local who doesn’t like venturing too far from their home?<\/strong><\/p>\n With options galore, the newly refurbed Geelong Arts Centre offers the chance to book any number of performances and artists for the coming three years when you purchase a multiple use voucher. Whether it’s adults, seniors, juniors and anything in between: there’s something for everyone’s taste covered under this roof.<\/p>\n Something for the adventurous\/day-tripper types?<\/strong><\/p>\n I love this one: Port Phillip Ferries do gift vouchers! I took my first ride (finally) from Geelong to Melbourne recently and was impressed: the boats are clean, the service is friendly, and the journey was smooth. Not to mention the views were ace! Trips can also be taken to Portarlington and back.<\/p>\n Something if neither of the above suit?<\/strong><\/p>\n Well there’s good ol’ Uber Eats. Yes, you read right. Uber E. actually has gift vouchers.\u2026 not sure if this is a good thing (or just a rather desperate one) for society, but it may still be a problem solved for some!<\/p>\n Which brings us to the final (and most obvious) present choices for many… Alcohol<\/strong><\/p>\n As we all well know, alcohol doesn’t always (or even sometimes) solve whatever blues we’re facing. And heck I’m no psychologist. Given the right moments and company though, it can add that extra sparkle to your festive activities. Here a few fun present ideas you might consider suits those that remain ever so difficult to buy for:<\/p>\n Double size the fun<\/strong><\/p>\n Two bottles of the same wine combined into one?! Also known as a magnum, these 1.5L beauties are available in red, white, ros\u00e9, fizz or whatever style your vinous heart desires. Check in with your local wine outlet for their range (or get them to order you in one)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/21.12.2023_15.36.47_REC.png?_t=1703133961\")
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