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Hit Rewind: A New Year’s Eve Party That Turns Back Time

Rifling through a box that I’ve yet to unpack in the two years since buying our home, I pull out a stack of old photos from my high school days. I can’t help but wonder [read more]

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Keep Them Tied up with Laughter by Disguising Christmas Gifts in Prank Wrapping

“Let me guess… Peanut M&Ms?!?,” my dad says, squishing the wrapped gift in his hands and shaking it ever so slightly. While they’re still his favorite treat, and a longstanding tradition I always include with [read more]

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Honoring Diverse Cultural Traditions for a Christmas Around the World Party

Sometimes, the best gift is simply being appreciated for who you are and where you come from. My alma mater, in the Bay Area, attracted a diverse student population—the racial makeup of our student body [read more]

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Get-To-Know-You Party Games That Make a Friendsgiving Feel Like a Family Gathering

Now known in my circle of friends as “The Epic Bird Battle of 2015,” I’ll never forget watching my old college roommate Sarah wrestle with a 30lb turkey last Thanksgiving. If I can’t be home [read more]

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How to Create Hair-Raising Halloween Fun: A You’ve Been Booed Neighborhood Gifting Game

A slight chill is in the air. Pumpkins are creatively perched on porches all over town. And the neighborhood candy collectors will soon be dressed to thrill, hitting the streets on their sweet mission to [read more]

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Ghostly Gifting and Ghoulish Food: A You’ve Been Boo’ed Halloween Office Party

As I pour myself a cup of coffee in the breakroom to warm up, I can’t help but overhear the typical buzz about the office. Sam is still telling his summer vacation adventures stories, and [read more]

Think Outside the Box This Father’s Day

Stumped by how to celebrate the great dads in your life this Father’s Day? I was too, so I decided to ask around. Anyone need another ‘World’s Greatest Dad’ coffee mug? “Comes in handy for [read more]

Love the World You Live In: Celebrate Earth Day Every Day!

It’s our world and it’s time to embrace it. Not just today, but every day. As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22, just think of all the ways you can do your part to [read more]

Disney Lovers Host Family-Friendly Gift Exchange to Celebrate Easter

Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind — or forgotten. — Lilo Pelekai, Lilo & Stitch It all starts with that special spark kindled in the hearts of the young — and, of [read more]

Secret Piggies Swap Sweet Valentine Gifts

They say ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder,’ but who wouldn’t love a little snuggle from one of these cuddly and adorable little piggies? They are sure to capture your heart with a [read more]

Charitable Jewish Group Takes Time to Celebrate Each Other This Chanukah

Editor’s Note: This Gift Exchange originally took place in 2015, but the Chanukah elves at Federation CJA are back again in 2018 for a fourth year of spreading joy and generosity. It may be said that [read more]

Let’s Get Gifting: Helpful Tips to Get Started With Your Secret Santa Gift Exchange

Well, business has sure picked up for the elves over the past few weeks and that means the much-anticipated holidays are just around the corner! Time to get your wish lists in order and start [read more]

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Boo To You!

Frightening Fact — Halloween is just a few weeks away! But have no fear, Elfster is here to help you prepare for a hauntingly great night. For all things ghost and goblin, look no further [read more]

Happy Thanksgiving, Canadian Elves

Families all over Canada will soon be gathering to celebrate a bountiful harvest and give thanks for the blessings in their lives. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the fall season with a three-day weekend [read more]

Give Him The Gift He’ll Really Love

Dear ole Dad. He picked you up when you fell down. He dried your tears. He’s been there with you through thick and thin. He guided you through life’s many challenges. He’s your favorite guy. [read more]

Here’s To Mom

April showers bring May flowers and spring is in full bloom. That means Mother’s Day is just around the corner on May 10 — a day to celebrate and appreciate your wonderful mom, and all [read more]

Ready for Easter? Hop to it!

After a long winter for many, Spring is (finally) in the air. Snow is melting, birds are chirping and the sweetness of Easter is just around the corner. Even the elves [read more]

Happy Lunar New Year!

As we usher in the Year of the Sheep, we look forward to a year filled with wisdom, fortune and prosperity. And Elfster has the perfect gift and entertaining ideas for the occasion. [read more]

All You Need Is Love

Looking for just the right gift to put a smile on the face of your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? You’ll fall in love with Elfster’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guides, which offer that perfect [read more]

Let Your Sweetheart Know You Care…

Love is in the air at Elfster and we have the sweetest gift ideas for your special someone. Whether it’s something to say “I love you” or simply something to show you care, Elfster’s Valentine’s [read more]

New Year, New You- Top Wishlist Ideas

We absolutely love this time of year- a chance to start fresh, set new goals and make the year ahead your best yet. Looking for the best way to get started? Have [read more]

Celebrating the Season Through The Eye’s of a Child

There’s something so magical about baby’s first Christmas — a holiday season filled with wonder and awe. Curious eyes gaze at twinkling lights. Carols sung softly drift into baby’s sweet ears. Christmas card photos proudly [read more]

Secret Santa Exchange Gives Back To Community Kids in Need

The holiday season has arrived quickly yet again this year – so much to do, so little time. But in the hustle and bustle of these crazy days, it’s also time to give thanks and [read more]

Home-baked Pie — The Apple of Our Eye!

Fall is in full-swing and what better way to celebrate the season than treating your family (and yourself) to a fresh, delicious home-baked pie. Pecan, apple, pumpkin, you name it — the elves at Elfster [read more]

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Elfster ‘Wish of the Week’ 2025 – Terms & Conditions

Giveaway Timing: The Elfster Wishlist Giveaway (the “Giveaway”) begins on September 23, 2025, and ends on December 25, 2025, at 11:59 pm Pacific (the “Giveaway Period”). During the Giveaway Period, 12 weekly giveaways will be [read more]

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10 Elf-Tested, Elf-Approved Gifts We’re Totally Obsessed With

At Elfster, our elves make magic happen every day. Ever wonder what’s on their wishlist? We polled our team for their absolute favorite finds, and WOW—these picks are straight fire! From game-changing morning hacks to [read more]

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Write Your Way to Wishlist Magic This World Letter Writing Day

Who says letter writing is a lost art? This World Letter Writing Day (September 1st), we’re bringing back the magic of putting pen to paper—and what better letter to write than one to the big [read more]

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