TODAY IS:
National Re-gifting Day:
A shopping survey found that 48% of people are considering re-gifting something this year -- and 56% say they would welcome a second-hand gift. (Market Watch)
Glad to see regifting isn't as frowned upon as it used to be. Hey, if I receive something I'm not going to use...but I know someone who would love it...why wouldn't I regift? ~~Kelly
Do you get and give the same gifts or kind of gifts every year?You are not alone. A survey found that 61% of respondents said they have a traditional gift they give every year. And 64% said they have a traditional gift they get every year. And it seems the common thread with these gifts is that they are practical. 81% of those surveyed said they prefer getting gifts that they can use throughout the year.
Here are the Top 10 Recurring Gifts to Give/Receive:
- Candy/chocolate -- 47%
- Something homemade -- 44%
- A gift card/money -- 46%
- Makeup products -- 37%
- Books -- 34%
- Self-care items -- 33%
- A toothbrush -- 32%
- Skin products -- 31%
- Underwear -- 30%
- Pajamas -- 30% (SWNS)