This is the craziest time of year right? Days fly by and you have tons to do. Please tell me that it isn’t just me! I like to set goals for myself during the holidays so that I don’t get overly stressed. Say something like “I will wrap and mail all of the Christmas presents for my family in CA before the parcel post deadline of 12/14.” Of course, then I totally miss those deadlines and have to try and catch up. One of my other goals was to have all of my shopping done by the 15th of December. That would leave me ten days to get it all wrapped and where they needed to be. During all of the list checking, I realized I hadn’t gotten my husband anything! {Mathlete…if you are reading this, please stop reading now!}
Now, he had definitely said he didn’t want anything but I can’t stand the thought of him having nothing to open. BUT, since I was already behind {ahem…CA Christmas gifts still aren’t wrapped}, I didn’t exactly have much time to go shopping. Then, I remembered that he loves photos of our kids. Hmmm…we had just taken our daughter to New York City for the first time so pictures from that trip would be perfect! I was sitting at gymnastics practice playing on my phone and found I could actually create and order easy photo gifts from the Walgreens in my neighborhood using the photos on my phone or in my Instagram profile.
I started by visiting the Play Store {for Android} and downloading the Walgreens mobile app. A simple search pulled it up and it downloaded in seconds.
From there, creating your gift is easy. Select the type of gift, the layout and the photos from your device. Put it all together and click order!
My gift was ready so quickly and I was able to get it on my way home from gymnastics. I just ran into the Walgreens and stopped by the photo booth to grab my collage. The photo collage I created looked great and I took it home to add to the gift pile that needs wrapping. Whew…no mall visit or electronics store needed.
It is now waiting under the tree for the big day!
Do you like to create and give photo gifts for the holidays? Have you ever created a photo gift or collage using Instagram or mobile phone photos?
The photo printing can be a knock down drag out task. I love that you can create what you need via an app, instead of standing at a kiosk for an hour. I will certainly take a peek at this for the grandparents! Xo
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We take so many pictures on our phone now so being able to pull those pictures into collages, photo gifts or even just prints is awesome.
That is awesome. What a memorable Gift. Those are the best ones!
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I agree. I know he will love this because it will remind him of the trip.
love this= what a great present!
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I love personalized gifts and have given my hubby several gifts from Walgreen’s photo department. They always do a great job. I don’t have their app, but I will install it since I use their services so much.
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Just this past week I helped a relative track down the perfect photo to put on their fleece blanket. I’m dying to see how it turned out!!
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I have made a few photo gifts at Walgreens in the past..they came out great, but my local Walgreens employees are always so rude..I prefer online ordering now
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I love giving photos as a gift, very personal. I love that Walgreens is making things even easier to order photos with their app. Thanks for the tip.
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Those photos are precious and make the very best gifts in my opinion!
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i often do photo gifts. esp to my in laws, who only choose to display the OTHER grandkids all over their house. so they get framed pics of my kiddos from us each year. passive aggressive, party of one. and yesi use walgreens too!
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I love how simple the App makes it to create a collage and it turned out amazing…thanks for sharing
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I love how personal this type of gift is, and I like how simple it seemed to be to make it.
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I love using photos as gift – so personal and fun!
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Photo gifts are great for grandparents and family. I love how easy it is to have pictures printed these days!
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This looks so neat! We have a TON of photos and I’ve been trying to find ways to bring them to life, either for my personal enjoyment or for gifts. I like this idea!
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We have created gifts like this for our inlaws. It’s one of the few things I can get them I know they will enjoy!
I have been hearing such great things about this app.
My in-laws would love this! The kids and I always get my husband some type of photo gift each year and they love seeing them on his desk when they visit his work!
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This i such a great idea that no one else will try to make for the same recipient! I love how with photos, you’re ensured to give a unique gift every time. #client
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Love your NYC photos. We went to see the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall just a few weeks ago. Love!
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That is a great idea and something that I’m sure most people will enjoy, or at least appreciate.
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What a wonderful way to capture a special memory. I’m glad it was so easy to make!
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I think photo gifts are one the the best gifts to give! Parents and grandparents always love them.
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What a great idea. Walgreens has some great items and I forget to head over that way. I know there are many in my family who would love this.
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what a great idea, simple and it’s not stressful – love it!
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I love photo gifts. They just make me smile.
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This is such a great gift idea for the holidays! Thanks for the idea!
I am giving both my mother and my mother inlaw a photo book with pictures from our fall shoot.
Sure hope it works put well!
I just love photo gifts, but sometimes it really is hard to find the time to make them. Easy is my speed, so thanks for the recommendation!
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I didn’t know that Walgreens had a photo app! I need to get this!
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This looks so helpful!
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