What's your take on re-gifting?

[Christmaslvr]

I have to admit I never regifted before but as I see all my Christmas decorations and "things", I have a lot that I just don't use, for some reason. I have a few things that are brand new, for example: I was given a frosted Pfaltzgraff candle holder, it's really pretty almost a foot tall, but I just never took it out of the box. Also a few years ago I ordered 2 Debbie Mumm Christmas plates, decorative with a stand, that were never used. I'm thinking that I could pull these items out and put them in my gift closet. I'm sure I have other things too in there. LOL actually I just thought of a few more! No idea who would get them, and I'm thinking if I don't give them as gifts I could bring them to the GoodWill thrift store next fall, someone would love to have them or give them to someone.

This wouldn't be terrible, would it?

 

[MrsSoup]

I say go for it!!

 

[Ahorsesoul]

I think those will make excellent gifts. I believe in re-gifting!

 

[christmascreations]

If you are afraid of regifting to the person who gave it to you just set them up for school fundraisers!! I always use my leftovers of gift closet items and use them for school, community, or church fundraisers!!!

 

[CanadianJingles]

If you already have something you know someone on your gift list would love, then I don't see a problem with regifting. It's the thought and not the actual funds spent or date of purchase that matters. I think the only thing one has to keep in mind in regifting is if the gift was given to you by someone, you may not want that person to see you regifting it.

Sounds like a couple of great items for the gift closet! :grin:

 

[Gingerbug]

I do regift...but cautiously....want to make sure it is something the other person would actually like...

But you are right I have a ton of new stuff...thats never getting used....so keeping with my SIMPLIFY THEME for 2008....I will be doing something with it...not sure what yet.

 

[Christmaslvr]

Thanks everyone! Most of what I have I have bought myself, so I don't have to worry about giving it to the "wrong" person. And if I'm not sure, it will go to GoodWill or to a group that is looking for donated items to sell for fundraising (great idea!)

Gingerbug: I'm so with you on your "Simplify Theme for 2008". Less is definitely more and I want to get rid of the "stuff" that is weighing us down. I've already talked to my dd16 about it, and if we don't "love" it, or are not going to use it in any way, shape or form....it's going! It's just too much.....too much stuff....it's got to go!

Thanks again!