Gifts don’t have to be bought in a store — these service gifts help make life easier for everyone

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The best gifts don’t necessarily come wrapped in a box — sometimes, they’re the ones that make mundane tasks a little easier. That’s why I compiled a list of the best service gifts to help your loved ones this holiday season. Have a cousin that hates cleaning, or a friend who refuses to cook? These gifts will help take those chores off their plate and make the holidays the easygoing season that they deserve. Things like meal delivery services, language learning apps and smart home appliances are great places to find just the right thing.

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These gifts remove some of the most annoying yet necessary daily duties from your giftee’s to-do list, or add a bit of fun and excitement to their life through a service.

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HelloFresh is a popular meal delivery service that helps take cooking and grocery time off your giftee’s plate. The service has a weekly rotating menu, and you can choose six preferences to help customize your…

Original source: https://www.nbcnews.com/health

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