I regift and have been regifted. For me, I prefer to see it as directing things to their rightful owners. Someone once bought me a beginners embroidery kit, and I had no use for it whatsoever. The only stitches I manage are those I get in the hospital after particularly clumsey episodes! So I regifted this to a friends child, who had just learned to sew. I knew there was a better chance of the gift being enjoyed by that person than by me.
Of course, I also regift to charity jumble and bric-a-brac sales.
Certainly I've regifted, not just stuff given me but stuff Hubby's elementary school students give him (yes, you CAN have too many travel mugs). Mostly I donate the items to my club's raffles/drawings/auctions/etc. Sometimes it's just doesn't feel right to ask for the receipt from someone who gave you a gift that fell flat, and it's wasteful to throw these things out.
Stacey, I do agree that many people choose college for lack of a better option. In the case I'm talking about, my sister is passionate about persuing a career that requires a degree. There are plenty of situations in which college is a good option, after all, and making it easier on a friend or relative to get a college degree can be a good thing.
I see nothing wrong with re-gifting as long as its a quality present. I have received gifts that were so cheap or cheesy that I passed them on to Goodwill instead of re-gifting. That doesn't happen often...but don't we all have that one relative that we can never figure out where she gets this stuff???!!!
Oh YES I regift! It is a great way to unclutter the closet. Half the time, the gifts are so odd that they are not items you'd display when gifter comes over - nosehair trimmer? Just be sure to inspect the package well - remove notes, stickers, etc; you'l probably need to rewrap it. I'll regift books, this year's fruitcake, a kitschy photo frame, you name it!
I absolutely regift. I consider it a form of recycling. When I get a gift basket with elements in it I'm not fond of, or small, token gifts I don't care for, I often use them as stocking stuffers or recombine them in a different way and give them as gift baskets of my own creation. I do make sure not to regift to the person who gave it to me in the first place, and if something is just really awful or looks like it's made the rounds a few times already, I don't regift it; I give it to Goodwill.
I do re-gift, but I will not re-gift an item for a special occasion, such as Christmas or any other holiday. I will use things I was given on those days as gifts later to someone else, but its usually a hey, here you go, enjoy type of gift. Not exactly the definition of re-gifting, but I am giving someone a gift I was given as a random here you go type of gift. And as a cardinal rule, I never give the gift around someone who gave me the gift, even though there gift will be used by that person more then what I used it.
I am all for re-gifting, but I make sure to label the potential re-gift with the name of the person who gave it to me in order to avoid an awkward exchange in the future.
If you lose a contact lens or something small, like a piece of jewelry, slip the toe end of a pair of panty hose and vaccuum. The stocking will catch the small item.
I first started re-gifting when I decided I wanted less "stuff" in my life. I inevitably always get something for Christmas that just doesn't fit my personality or I know I'll never use, so I started stashing them for later. Then I realized I actually have a lot of stuff that I never use. Some of that stuff I donated, but some of it I squirreled away for gifts for friends and family. I obviously never re-gift pressies that are unusable or worn into such a state that they are no longer "vintage" and are now just plain ugly. Anytime I get a gift that I know I won't use or that I know someone else will like/use more than me, I stash it away for a birthday or other gift-givin' holiday.
I'm not sure if this counts as re-gifting, but sometimes I've received nice gift with purchase stuff or items in a conference give-away bag that I've set aside for future gifts. (For instance, a brand-name bottle of lotion from a giveaway that later ends up in a gift basket or stocking).
I'm not sure I feel comfortable re-gifting an item a friend or family member gave to me. I try to use them for a while, then give them to charity after an appropriate amount of time.
I sure have regifted! It seems perfectly fine to me to give something that I will never use to someone that will use it and enjoy it. The gift(s) were mine to do with as I wished; so why not pass it along? It's a much better idea than a closet full of unwanted items. I am always mindful to only give what I believe someone will enjoy receiving, not just passing something along for the sake of being cheap and not buying a gift.
I'd stick with homemade jelly etc for gifts. I have a child who is severely allergic to nuts and peanuts. Since she was diagnosed we've discovered that large numbers of our friends and family avoid nuts/peanuts due to allergy, intolerance or dislike. you'd better know your recipient.
I agree that a student should go to college just because it's the expected thing for them to do. However, I also have many, many friends who are limited by not having an undergraduate degree or some sort (in many cases of any sort).
I know a number of men at church who feel called to the ministry and would greatly benefit from having a seminary degree. However they can not obtain such a degree due to not having an undergrad degree to start with (there are ways to get some credentials without the actual master's degree, but they are much more difficult and don't open all of the doors). Another few friends have had many troubles finding jobs, really just getting the interviews, due to not having some sort of undergrad degree. My brother-in-law faced that for many years before he finally finished his degree. All of these people are highly skilled in their fields and, with the exception of not having some sort of college degree, are well qualified for many positions. But just not having that piece of paper has held them back.
It's not the way our culture/country/work world should be, but, for now, it's the way that it is. And for that reason, I recommend that just about all of my high school kids (I'm a volunteer youth leader at church) should go to college.
yes I have regifted and will do so again.just becareful not to give it back to the person that gave it to you.I hate to see anything go to waste and if someone else will use it; then it should be recycled.
I have regifted and plan on regifting again this year. I got a nice gift at a holiday party- it's a "wax potporri warmer" you put the wax scented tart on top and light a tealight candle on the bottom and as the tart melts the scent is released. It's pretty and holiday themed, but it's not necessarily my style. I would probably use it, but not often. My husband and I thought his sister might like it and appreciate it more than we would, so we're deciding to give it to her as a Christmas gift. I really don't have a problem regifting and I wouldn't have a problem if someone has regifted to me (they might have and I don't know it), if the other person would enjoy it more than you would, I don't see the big deal. However, if you're regifting junk, then it's a problem. My husband wanted me to regift a music box to my niece, but she's only 6 and is very tomboyish, plus, it's really ugly and I wouldn't want my brother and sister in law thinking I thought that was a nice gift, so I refused to regift that.
Almond butter is so much more expensive than PB in stores. I buy the bulk bag at Costco or BJ's, and make it in small batches.
Roast 2-3 cups of unsalted almonds in the oven at 350 for 10-15 minutes, stirring them up midway through.
Add almonds to your food processor and process away -- You have to process for about 10 minutes as they're fairly hard. First you get almond chunks, then almond powder, then they start to clump up in a ball and bang around the food processor. After that point they give up enough oil and toughness to start to spread out into a paste. At this point, add some salt to taste, and a little olive oil to help smooth a bit.
Pour into leftover yogurt or sour cream containers and refrigerate.
First and foremost it must be asked...
Why, specifically, are you going to college?
Does it fit your life goals?
Are you going for your own reasons?
I know too many people that went to college just because it was something to do after high school. Something that was expected of them. They got a degree in a field they have little interest in and/or has nothing to do with their career today. All for the privilege of carrying a student loan in perpetuity or draining their parents savings.
Not making the mistake of college "for no good reason" would be the best savings of all.
There are often many overlooked items people own that may be very valuable to others. Ebay comes to mind for this very purpose. We have to constantly rethink our corner of the world and the things in it, complacency is the enemy. If you don't want it, or need it, see if someone else does.
Now that being said, I'm still trying to find a buyer for the dandelions in my front yard.
I found this really great video on you tube about high deductible health plan and thought your readers may benefit. the link is posted below. And thank you for all the info.
I'd assume you take the peanuts out of the shells first! LOL. :)
One alternative to peanut butter is cashew butter. Same procedure as above, except with cashews. Personally, I find that it takes better. And not as many people are allergic to cashews as they are to peanuts.
I regift and have been regifted. For me, I prefer to see it as directing things to their rightful owners. Someone once bought me a beginners embroidery kit, and I had no use for it whatsoever. The only stitches I manage are those I get in the hospital after particularly clumsey episodes! So I regifted this to a friends child, who had just learned to sew. I knew there was a better chance of the gift being enjoyed by that person than by me.
Of course, I also regift to charity jumble and bric-a-brac sales.
Certainly I've regifted, not just stuff given me but stuff Hubby's elementary school students give him (yes, you CAN have too many travel mugs). Mostly I donate the items to my club's raffles/drawings/auctions/etc. Sometimes it's just doesn't feel right to ask for the receipt from someone who gave you a gift that fell flat, and it's wasteful to throw these things out.
Stacey, I do agree that many people choose college for lack of a better option. In the case I'm talking about, my sister is passionate about persuing a career that requires a degree. There are plenty of situations in which college is a good option, after all, and making it easier on a friend or relative to get a college degree can be a good thing.
ReGift is the best way to shop! Small household items are ideal since no one notices them unless they are wrapped up.
I see nothing wrong with re-gifting as long as its a quality present. I have received gifts that were so cheap or cheesy that I passed them on to Goodwill instead of re-gifting. That doesn't happen often...but don't we all have that one relative that we can never figure out where she gets this stuff???!!!
Oh YES I regift! It is a great way to unclutter the closet. Half the time, the gifts are so odd that they are not items you'd display when gifter comes over - nosehair trimmer? Just be sure to inspect the package well - remove notes, stickers, etc; you'l probably need to rewrap it. I'll regift books, this year's fruitcake, a kitschy photo frame, you name it!
Ha Ha lol, when you find a buyer for yours let me know, I have some to sell too!!!
I absolutely regift. I consider it a form of recycling. When I get a gift basket with elements in it I'm not fond of, or small, token gifts I don't care for, I often use them as stocking stuffers or recombine them in a different way and give them as gift baskets of my own creation. I do make sure not to regift to the person who gave it to me in the first place, and if something is just really awful or looks like it's made the rounds a few times already, I don't regift it; I give it to Goodwill.
I do re-gift, but I will not re-gift an item for a special occasion, such as Christmas or any other holiday. I will use things I was given on those days as gifts later to someone else, but its usually a hey, here you go, enjoy type of gift. Not exactly the definition of re-gifting, but I am giving someone a gift I was given as a random here you go type of gift. And as a cardinal rule, I never give the gift around someone who gave me the gift, even though there gift will be used by that person more then what I used it.
I am all for re-gifting, but I make sure to label the potential re-gift with the name of the person who gave it to me in order to avoid an awkward exchange in the future.
If you lose a contact lens or something small, like a piece of jewelry, slip the toe end of a pair of panty hose and vaccuum. The stocking will catch the small item.
I first started re-gifting when I decided I wanted less "stuff" in my life. I inevitably always get something for Christmas that just doesn't fit my personality or I know I'll never use, so I started stashing them for later. Then I realized I actually have a lot of stuff that I never use. Some of that stuff I donated, but some of it I squirreled away for gifts for friends and family. I obviously never re-gift pressies that are unusable or worn into such a state that they are no longer "vintage" and are now just plain ugly. Anytime I get a gift that I know I won't use or that I know someone else will like/use more than me, I stash it away for a birthday or other gift-givin' holiday.
I'm not sure if this counts as re-gifting, but sometimes I've received nice gift with purchase stuff or items in a conference give-away bag that I've set aside for future gifts. (For instance, a brand-name bottle of lotion from a giveaway that later ends up in a gift basket or stocking).
I'm not sure I feel comfortable re-gifting an item a friend or family member gave to me. I try to use them for a while, then give them to charity after an appropriate amount of time.
I sure have regifted! It seems perfectly fine to me to give something that I will never use to someone that will use it and enjoy it. The gift(s) were mine to do with as I wished; so why not pass it along? It's a much better idea than a closet full of unwanted items. I am always mindful to only give what I believe someone will enjoy receiving, not just passing something along for the sake of being cheap and not buying a gift.
I'd stick with homemade jelly etc for gifts. I have a child who is severely allergic to nuts and peanuts. Since she was diagnosed we've discovered that large numbers of our friends and family avoid nuts/peanuts due to allergy, intolerance or dislike. you'd better know your recipient.
I agree that a student should go to college just because it's the expected thing for them to do. However, I also have many, many friends who are limited by not having an undergraduate degree or some sort (in many cases of any sort).
I know a number of men at church who feel called to the ministry and would greatly benefit from having a seminary degree. However they can not obtain such a degree due to not having an undergrad degree to start with (there are ways to get some credentials without the actual master's degree, but they are much more difficult and don't open all of the doors). Another few friends have had many troubles finding jobs, really just getting the interviews, due to not having some sort of undergrad degree. My brother-in-law faced that for many years before he finally finished his degree. All of these people are highly skilled in their fields and, with the exception of not having some sort of college degree, are well qualified for many positions. But just not having that piece of paper has held them back.
It's not the way our culture/country/work world should be, but, for now, it's the way that it is. And for that reason, I recommend that just about all of my high school kids (I'm a volunteer youth leader at church) should go to college.
yes I have regifted and will do so again.just becareful not to give it back to the person that gave it to you.I hate to see anything go to waste and if someone else will use it; then it should be recycled.
I have regifted and plan on regifting again this year. I got a nice gift at a holiday party- it's a "wax potporri warmer" you put the wax scented tart on top and light a tealight candle on the bottom and as the tart melts the scent is released. It's pretty and holiday themed, but it's not necessarily my style. I would probably use it, but not often. My husband and I thought his sister might like it and appreciate it more than we would, so we're deciding to give it to her as a Christmas gift. I really don't have a problem regifting and I wouldn't have a problem if someone has regifted to me (they might have and I don't know it), if the other person would enjoy it more than you would, I don't see the big deal. However, if you're regifting junk, then it's a problem. My husband wanted me to regift a music box to my niece, but she's only 6 and is very tomboyish, plus, it's really ugly and I wouldn't want my brother and sister in law thinking I thought that was a nice gift, so I refused to regift that.
I store my homemade peanut butter in the fridge -- it seems to prevent the oils from separating.
Almond butter is so much more expensive than PB in stores. I buy the bulk bag at Costco or BJ's, and make it in small batches.
Roast 2-3 cups of unsalted almonds in the oven at 350 for 10-15 minutes, stirring them up midway through.
Add almonds to your food processor and process away -- You have to process for about 10 minutes as they're fairly hard. First you get almond chunks, then almond powder, then they start to clump up in a ball and bang around the food processor. After that point they give up enough oil and toughness to start to spread out into a paste. At this point, add some salt to taste, and a little olive oil to help smooth a bit.
Pour into leftover yogurt or sour cream containers and refrigerate.
Warning, cleanup's a bit of a pain.
First and foremost it must be asked...
Why, specifically, are you going to college?
Does it fit your life goals?
Are you going for your own reasons?
I know too many people that went to college just because it was something to do after high school. Something that was expected of them. They got a degree in a field they have little interest in and/or has nothing to do with their career today. All for the privilege of carrying a student loan in perpetuity or draining their parents savings.
Not making the mistake of college "for no good reason" would be the best savings of all.
There are often many overlooked items people own that may be very valuable to others. Ebay comes to mind for this very purpose. We have to constantly rethink our corner of the world and the things in it, complacency is the enemy. If you don't want it, or need it, see if someone else does.
Now that being said, I'm still trying to find a buyer for the dandelions in my front yard.
I just can't stomach when the all natural pb separates into the oil and nut layers. Ewww...
I found this really great video on you tube about high deductible health plan and thought your readers may benefit. the link is posted below. And thank you for all the info.
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I'd assume you take the peanuts out of the shells first! LOL. :)
One alternative to peanut butter is cashew butter. Same procedure as above, except with cashews. Personally, I find that it takes better. And not as many people are allergic to cashews as they are to peanuts.