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Pro Elf Tips for Organizing a Secret Santa Gift Exchange

Meghan L
What’s the #1 reason to create a Secret Santa gift exchange besides the fun? Everyone only needs to buy one gift, and then they’re done! Elfster is a FREE gift exchange website that connects families, friends, [read more]
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Why I Hated Gift Exchanges Before Elfster

Garmen C
The first time I ever participated in a gift exchange was in college. I’m not sure how I escaped my entire life before that point without having taken part in one, but when I heard [read more]
Following gift exchange etiquette makes the game more fun for everyone!
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Gift Exchange Etiquette You Should Know

Teresa H
I love hosting parties. Yet in the midst of planning, there are multiple balls in the air to juggle. Let’s face it—as a party planner, gift exchanges can be overwhelming. Without the right tools to [read more]
Gift exchange themes for adults make a Secret Santa even more fun.
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5 Unique Gift Exchange Themes for Adults

Brian B
One of the great joys in life is having old friends. Knowing people for years—or decades—gives you a perspective on life that gets richer as you age. One of the other great joys of life [read more]
Yes, you can do a gift exchange with an odd number of people!
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5 Tips for a Gift Exchange with an Odd Number of People

Brian B
There’s nothing wrong with being odd.  For whatever reason, we tend to think “odd” numbers are, well, off. Even numbers are solid and divide easily. They have a graceful symmetry. Odd numbers? They’re weird and [read more]

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