Sometimes, when you receive a gift, you know for a fact that there is no chance that you will ever use it. Instead, the gift is doomed to a life of collecting dust in a forgotten drawer, closet, or worse: Taking up space in the attic. That’s a waste of money, space and dust! It’s time you learn the age-old art of re-gifting. If you’re cringing because someone has told you that re-gifting is tacky, you were told wrong; and here’s why.
1. Re-Gifting Can Be Done Secretly – If you’re really going to be ashamed if Aunt Susan finds out that you did not actually “love” the sweater she got you, or that Uncle Ted’s feelings will be hurt if you don’t listen to the album he got you by that band you don’t even like, then you can be ninja about it. Wait until a birthday, valentine’s day, or even a “gag gift” opportunity and then send the item to a more appreciative owner. The absolute best way to do this is to mail it. Aunt Susan will never be the wiser!
2. Re-Gifting, If Done Right, Is Classy – When the opportunity comes to mail said gift to said rightful owner, do it in style, with all the trimmings. Find a discount packaging store that has everything you need; get bubble wrap for the delicate stuff, festive wrapping paper, tissue paper, or fun shredded paper, creative ribbon placement, and you can even make a custom label for
the occasion! The goal here is that the more time and effort you took with the discount packaging supplies that house your secretive re-gift, the more the recipient will think that you really took the time to think about their one perfect gift. They will love it!
3. Re-Gifting Is Really Just Spreading The Love – When you re-gift something, it’s not the same as throwing it away. Letting it collect dust and forgetting about it until you find it years later and put it in the trash is throwing it away. What you’re doing is taking something that you’ve received and giving it to someone who could really use it. There’s nothing nobler, classier, or more holiday-spirited than that!
