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What to do with gifts you don't want

After you thank them for their "thoughtful" gift, of course

What to do with gifts you don't want

After you thank them for their "thoughtful" gift, of course

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What to do with gifts you don't want

After you thank them for their "thoughtful" gift, of course

There's nothing more uncomfortable than having to feign enthusiasm for a gift that you absolutely hate or simply can't use; especially if the gift-giver is watching you open it. After you've politely thanked them (it's the thought that counts, after all), here are some ideas for how to use the gift you would rather not have received ... besides stuffing it in the back of your closet forever.

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Re-gift It

This may be the most obvious, but it works 바카라 게임 웹사이트 especially for food or drink that you can't consume yourself. Things like bottles of wine, treats and fancy soaps. They're great things to keep around if you've run out of time for last minute gifts. If not, run through your list, check it twice, and see if there's someone on it that would get a lot more out of a nice bottle of red than you would.

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Donate It

If the item is brand new and still in the box, donations are greatly appreciated at local charities 바카라 게임 웹사이트 especially if it's clothing or blankets. Just make sure you thoroughly research the right charity to make sure it's going to the right place.

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Return It

If it still has the tags or, ideally, a gift receipt, you could try to return it. Most stores will accept new items with tags for store credit at the very least. DO make sure you always find out the individual store's return policy before you go.

See also: 6 easy ways to save money on holiday shopping

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Swap It

Trust us, you're not the only one who received a bad gift this season. Invite friends over for a "Bad Gift Swap" 바카라 게임 웹사이트 maybe the gift you got wasn't as terrible as you thought! For more fun, have a prize for whoever truly did get the "worst" gift.

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Repurpose It

Finally, all your Pinterest boards will come in handy. Maybe use that weird vase your mother-in-law got you as a change holder, or you could turn that comic book t-shirt your cousin gifted into a funky pillow. There are plenty of tutorials on the web on how to make old stuff "new" again. Get your DIY on and breathe new life into something you didn't think you could use.

See also: 5 easy, creative ways to repurpose dryer lint