The Ten Best Presents for Re-Gifting
February 6, 2012
We all do it. Regifting gifts! In fact, a survey from American Express says 79 percent of consumers believe re-gifting is socially acceptable during the holidays. The remaining 21 percent say the practice is "never" acceptable. The Queen of Cheap goes with the 79 percent!! So what are the best gifts to pass along? Here goes.....


Bottles of Wine:
One of the easiest gift to transfer hands (as long as you don't open them!.) A friend brings you a bottle for hosting them at dinner. You take that bottle to your book club's secret Santa party. No one knows the difference.


Candles:
Just about everyone loves the scent of a new candle! For an extra touch, include a fancy lighter.


Kitchen Gadgets
Let that gadget get dusty in some else's kitchen drawer.


Inexpensive Jewelry
Someone's version of nice can be your version of gaudy. Just pass it along.


Lotions
Not the free ones from a Hotel chain! But feel free to pass along a lotion you might not like! Just make sure the person doesn't have allergies.


Christmas decorations
As long as the item hasn't been on display in your home, Christmas ornaments, holiday mugs or a stuffed Santa can make nice re-gift options. Just don't re-gift these items after Christmas or the person will wonder if you bought it off the clearance shelf.


Books
Just make sure it's not personalized to you! Open it first and turn the first few pages!


Games
Board games or card games can make fun items to re-gift as long as all the pieces are intact, but remain unused.


Coffee or Tea
Coffee or tea can definitely be re-gifted, as long as it's not too old. You could also throw in some newly purchased mugs if you feel guilty.


Gift Cards
Closely examine them first to make sure no one has put you name on them! And check on the value too - to make sure it's unused!

Posted by Ken at 3:00 AM