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A name pairing generator will make your gift exchange go smoothly.

How Does a Name Pairing Generator Work?

For someone who spends most of my professional time online, I used to be weirdly resistant to doing things on the computer. Maps? I was good with paper maps (even though it was super inconvenient). [read more]

Secret Santa helps you stay connected during Coronavirus.

Coronavirus: How to Stay Positive and Connected with a Gift Exchange

For some reason, most of my family members have birthdays over the same two-month period. Some even share the exact same birthday! So, for over a decade, we celebrated all birthdays together as a family. [read more]

These gift exchange ideas for all ages will help everyone have fun.

Top Gift Exchange Ideas for All Ages

One of the best events we’ve hosted involved numerous family members and friends honoring a newly-engaged coworker. With a Caribbean-themed party and gift exchange, we went all out. My parents didn’t even know the couple [read more]

These gift exchange party ideas will be an instant hit.

5 Gift Exchange Party Ideas to Get You Started

“Congratulations! You’re running the office gift exchange!” I recently had the pleasure of telling that to a co-worker as we were planning a remote office party. We’d been working from home for a while, so [read more]

Knowing how to draw names randomly online will make your gift exchange much easier.

How to Draw Names Randomly Online: A Guide

“Random” is one of those words that carries an air of, well, chaos. If you do something randomly, it seems like you’re doing it without rhyme or reason. Even its old definition, which meant “rushing [read more]

These creative gift exchange themes will take your party to the next level.

5 Creative Gift Exchange Themes to Liven Up Any Party

Recently, some friends invited us to a Harry Potter-themed party. They were very excited about it! My wife was very excited about it! I was very excited about… seeing people! But here’s the thing: I’ve [read more]

A random name drawing app will make your next gift exchange much easier.

What are the Benefits of a Random Name Drawing App?

A few years ago, we were doing an office Secret Santa and were pulling names out of a hat. When my friend Hedda reached in to pull the last name, she fished through it before [read more]

Secret Santas for teens can be a great way to celebrate.

A Guide to Secret Santas for Teens

Are you planning a party? They can get boring if you don’t have a theme or any games. Have you ever had a Secret Santa gift swap? They’re a lot of fun and a great [read more]

A draw names from a hat app will make gift exchanges much easier.

How to use a Draw Names from a Hat App for Your Next Gift Exchange

Trading gifts with friends, family, and coworkers is so much fun that it’s hard to imagine how it could get any better. But surprisingly, it can! You can make your next gift exchange party more [read more]

Secret Santa variations make gift exchanges appropriate for any occasion.

The Top 5 Secret Santa Variations

I talk about the holidays a lot. It’s a magical time of year, as we all know. It’s not about the gifts (really!) and it’s not even about the parties per se. The holidays are [read more]

The easiest way to draw names out of a hat online is with a Secret Santa generator.

Can I Draw Names Out of a Hat Online for Secret Santa?

One Thanksgiving, when I was just a kid—so a very, very long time ago—we were drawing names out of a hat for our Christmas gift exchange. My uncle, with great fanfare, reached in… and immediately [read more]

These Secret Santa ideas for college students will rock your world.

Top Secret Santa Ideas for College Students

When I went to college—and yes, I can remember that far back, albeit dimly—it was both exciting and terrifying. I was exhilarated: I was going to get to meet new people! I was terrified: I [read more]

Secret Santa for Eid is a great way to celebrate.

Secret Santa for Eid: Tips for Celebrating with a Gift Exchange

There are few religious observations in the world with the solemnity and consecrating power of Ramadan, with its month of fasting, observance, and dedication. Consequently, there are few celebrations with as much joy and happiness [read more]

There are lots of great Secret Santa options to keep things interesting.

15 Secret Santa Options to Add Variety to the Game

If there’s one thing I love, it’s variety. If there’s another thing I love, it’s giving and receiving gifts. Oh, and I also love my friends and family and music and parties. Turns out I [read more]

Not sure what to buy for a gift exchange? Here are some great ideas.

How to Figure out What to Buy for a Gift Exchange

I love giving people presents. When you pick the right present, it isn’t about buying. It isn’t about the person getting a “thing.” It’s about them being seen. Picking the right gift is a signal [read more]

Secret Santa on a budget is a great way to make the game more affordable.

How to Host Secret Santa on a Budget

I’m friends with a lot of artists and musicians. This isn’t due to any musical or artistic talent on my behalf—I can’t carry a tune to save my life and my drawings look like someone [read more]

These gift exchange themes for friends will spice up any occasion.

Top 7 Gift Exchange Themes for Friends

Last weekend, we had some friends over. One of them was my oldest friend. We’ve been hanging out since we were wee lads, so for more than 30 years. We practically have our own language. [read more]

You can still get an amazing gift if you're the Secret Santa for someone you don't know.

Tips for Being the Secret Santa for Someone You Don’t Know

My wife and I first started dating in early July. But by Christmas we were already at the “let’s see each other’s family!” stage of things (cue: awwww). When she joined my family’s Secret Santa [read more]

An online generator is the best way to draw names randomly for a Secret Santa.

The Best Ways to Draw Names Randomly for a Gift Exchange

My cousin, Laura, is probably one of the world’s worst Secret Santa players. She gets amazing gifts and is one of the warmest and funniest people I know. But every year, when we’d draw names [read more]

Secret Santa is perfect for remote employees.

How to Host a Secret Santa for Remote Employees

I got my first job out of college in 2001. At our first Christmas party, we had a few people who worked in an office outpost at another city call in via speakerphone for a [read more]

There are many great Christmas games that are similar to White Elephant.

What Christmas Games are Similar to White Elephant?

There’s a famous old holiday saying which goes, “Gift exchange games are like sandwiches: everyone has their own name for them and by golly, I love them all no matter what.” Okay, that might not [read more]

A New Year's Eve gift exchange game is the perfect way to kick off 2020.

3 New Year’s Eve Gift Exchange Games to Start the Year Off Right

Saying the holidays are hectic is like saying water is wet. Everyone knows that. There’s so much hustle and bustle packed into a few short weeks. There are office parties and family parties and visits [read more]

You can draw names out of a hat using an online generator.

How to Use a Draw Names Out of a Hat Generator

It used to be that every Thanksgiving, during the post-feast repose, we’d draw names for Secret Santa. People would write down their names and three gifts they wanted. We’d toss it all into a hat [read more]

These winter holiday gift exchange ideas will help you celebrate in an inclusive way.

Top Inclusive Winter Holiday Gift Exchange Ideas

Every year, my wife and I host a Christmas party. We’ve got a playlist with both classics and obscure novelty songs, all the lights, a tree, eggnog, the whole nine yards. Over the years, it’s [read more]

Gift Giving

Go Cordless: Top Picks for Cutting the Cord in 2025

Cut the cord and embrace the wireless lifestyle! 2025 is THE year to go cordless! Whether you’re tired of hunting for outlets, sick of tangled wires cluttering your space, or just want the freedom to [read more]

DIY + Handmade

Our Favorite Tablescape Ideas to Set the Mood in Any Season

Time to transform your dining space into something absolutely magical? Whether you’re hosting a casual Tuesday dinner or planning the ultimate holiday feast, the right tablescape can turn any meal into a celebration! The best [read more]

DIY + Handmade

10 Designer Secrets to Make Your Home Look and Feel Bigger

Living in a small space doesn’t mean you have to feel cramped! If you’re working with a tiny apartment, a cozy starter home, or just want to maximize what you’ve got, these interior design tips [read more]

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