Re-gifting….YAY or NAY?? While some find this concept absolutely repulsive, others find this completely acceptable. If you find this option, re-gifting, ‘okay’ then you might want to check out these tips before doing so! Believe it or not, even re-gifting has rules…..
- Hold onto the gift a full season or holiday, this way enough time passes that it may be forgotten by others
- Give it to someone in another social circle, for example if Grandma gives you your thousandth trinket make sure to steer clear of family and pass it on to a co-worker or friend
- Make the most of White Elephant opportunities- half of the gifts given are gags anyway so use the game as an opportunity to unload unwanted items
- DONATE them at the holidays- those angel trees never share about the person’s interest or hobbies, so you’re safe dropping off something “random”, just make sure it serves as a little extra in their bag and not the primary gift
- Embellish it- feel like it was shafty when you got it? Then add something to it like a gift card or bow to make it worthwhile…then pass it on!
- Consignment shop here you come- this is mostly limited to clothing and accessories, but if your special gift fits the bill then take it in and see what you can make! Note: this mainly benefits you and the store, but shouldn’t the gift have benefited you initially? I see no crime here.
- Door prize! Ever throw parties like ornament decorating, holiday book club, wine tasting, or Bunco??? Why not giveaway a nice little treat to the first person in the door?
- Is Secret Santa going on at work? Make sure you sign up to participate and empty out your stack of “desirable” gifts to that special name you drew. The plus to this is, you make space in your closet and seem generous at the same time!
- Obligation gifts…we all know what these are! Next time someone unexpectedly gives you a gift during the holidays, be prepared. Have your gift wrapped and ready, they’ll appreciate you thought of them as well and it saves you from spending money on people who didn’t make your shopping list the first or second time around.
- Knock, knock- The holidays are the perfect time to build a relationship with your neighbors. They will appreciate the gesture and hopefully will remember it the next time you ask them to keep an eye on your apartment when you’re away!
- And they didn’t even see it coming!!! Take time to re-gift presents to people who wouldn’t expect anything in the first place. Your mailman, maintenance staff, kid’s bus driver, office receptionist, and security guards work hard everyday- give them a little something to show that you notice!
- Lend a helping hand. Have you ever been to something where a person forgot to bring a gift or was unaware they needed one? Save them from shame and let them use yours.
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