Do you have closets filled with items that you have never used? Is money a bit tight these days? Does the thought of shopping in crazy crowds make you feel sick? Consider regifting this holiday season and you can go shopping in your own home!
Did you know that December 15th, 2011 is National Regifting Day? What a great way to save some money and clear your closets at the same time! Here are 3 valuable benefits to regifting:
1) You Save Space – Go on a scavenger hunt throughout your home for items that you have never used before and never plan to, or that you just don’t care for. Why hang onto these things if they are just taking up precious space? Unless it is a family heirloom, don’t feel like you need to hold onto anything you don’t want to.
- In the Pantry look for good bottles of wine that have been unopened and other non-perishables that have come from gift baskets like unusual jams and mustards. As for that mystery fruitcake that has been sitting on the top shelf forever, please throw it away…nobody wants it, probably not even the raccoons who like to dig in your trash can!
- In the Coat Closet look for unworn hats, scarves and mittens that aren’t your style or that jacket that you thought you wanted at the time, but that still has its tags on.
- In the Bathroom/Linen Closet look for unused jarred candles, body care gift baskets and makeup kits.
- In the Bedroom Closets look for sweaters that have never been worn. Be sure though to check them to make sure no moths have taken a nibble out of them!
- In the Hall Closet look for small housewares that are still boxed and board games that have never been played.
2) You Save Money – Like most of us feeling the effects of the down economy, buying gifts can create a lot of financial stress. By regifting, you can treat your loved ones and colleagues to great items that just aren’t right for you. However, make the gifts personal by buying new festive wrapping paper or a gift bag and a card that will make them laugh!
3) You Save Time – Since you don’t need to brave the mall, you can spend a little time to add a personal touch, like slipping a recipe or article that you know someone would appreciate, into their card.
All in all, have a happy and warm holiday season and most importantly don’t forget to make sure you don’t give the gift back to the person who gave it to you first!
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