Turn good intentions into gifts
We often buy things with good intentions and big plans. Things like musical instruments, foreign language CDs, DVD courses, and craft supplies.
More often than not, all this stuff ends up in our garage or basement or attic, gathering dust and taking up space.
If you’re not using this stuff anymore, and you know you probably won’t get around to it, turn it into a gift for someone who has a new passion for the same thing.
Regifting is fine as long as you repackage and personalize the new gift. Put the cooking DVDs in a basket with some new cooking tools or some staples (like extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar). Add a French dictionary and a photo or wall calendar of Paris to French foreign language CDs. Offer several hours of babysitting with the craft supplies, and a gift card for some introductory lessons with the musical instrument.
Make good use of the things you don’t use. Pass them on. Recycle them. Regift them. Your good intentions make great gifts.
