Everyone knows that our elves rely on magic to get things done.  We know that magic can come in many different forms, and that there are different ways to celebrate what you believe in.  Of course, we are attracted to stories that contain elements of fantasy and fairytale, much like the story of elves.   Imagine how excited we were to discover a group of fans of the TV show Once Upon a Time using Elfster [...]

It sneaks up on us so fast…one minute the kids are going back to school.  Suddenly, it’s time for Halloween.  Soon, you’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving.  Then it’s just a short month until Christmas.     Before it’s time to trim the tree and deck the halls, we suggest these tips to make your holiday life a little less frantic :) 1. Plan for salesBlack Friday?  Cyber Monday?  While these sales are rooted in American holiday [...]

You may not be thinking of the holiday season yet; after all, it’s still three months until Christmas.  But the holidays can be a frantic, if amazing, time of the year when you don’t want to lose out on any memories.  A bit of head-start planning can save you heartache and headache in December.  So here’s a list of Elfster tips for things you can start thinking about and plan ahead of time:   1. [...]

If you have been following our blog you may already know that this summer the elves here at Elfster were busy as bees.  Elfster loves the many creative users that are building community and having fun on the site.  By popular demand, we have added some great features. We know that using Elfster and sharing your information about your gift exchanges will be more fun and easier than ever before. Here is a brief rundown [...]

You may or may not be familiar with the term, “brony”. That is the word used to describe any fan of the My Little Pony franchise that is outside the typical target group of young girls. This group includes both males and females, and is growing rapidly. In 2010 the re-envisioned television show, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic was aired, and the current fan movement began. Groups dedicated to the love of the show [...]

Elfster loves the many creative users that are building community and having fun on the site.  Every once in awhile we share fun and unique gift exchange stories like Joy to the Dorm and Secret Olympics Swap.  Recently Linda Gardner, the blogger behind the awesome crafting site, Craftaholics Anonymous, hosted an international gift exchange for over 600 Craftaholics worldwide and her exchange is the focus of this Elfster customer love spotlight. Linda has “an obsession [...]

  Whether you are rooting for the home team, or inspired by the athletes from all around the globe, millions will tune in to watch the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics.  We know that one group of moms will be celebrating by opening a gift from their very special Elfster exchange! These ladies all met via a Facebook page dedicated to cloth nappies, or diapers as we say in the United States.  The [...]

Father’s Day is almost here.  While no one is able to say what exactly can make a great Dad, it certainly is both a great responsibility and a great gift.  Your Dad may have passed on a strong work ethic, a great sense of humor, the dimples on your face, or your love of music.  Whatever type of Dad you have, be sure to let them know how important they are to you this Father’s [...]

June is an exciting month, well known for beautiful weather, wonderful weddings , and graduation ceremonies for millions of students.  For these graduates,  they not only start their summer, but the next stage in their lives. Now is the time that you want to let them know how proud of them you are, and how excited you are to see what their futures will bring.  Elfster was curious to know what graduates really wanted this [...]

Mother’s Day is right around the corner for North America, and we all want to make Mom feel special. Elfster has the ultimate Gift Guide that includes ideas for all tastes and budgets, sure to please even the most discerning Mom. You can browse our gift guide here. We want to help you make the most out of Mother’s Day, so we have rounded up some of the best deals on the web. Mom will [...]