To Return Or Not To Return

Did you get what you wanted for Christmas? Chances are if you didn't, you are headed to the mall or Big Box store to make an exchange. One word of advise from my years of retail experience...go late in the day.

Are you struggling with guilt about exchanging a gift a friend or loved one gave you? Well... don't! I am sure that Aunt Peggy or your best friend would much rather you trade out the not-s0-perfect gift for something that you would really love, especially if they enclosed a gift receipt. If you get several great small gifts from the same store, why not return them for one large item you have had your eye on? That, along with after Christmas sales, can really be an amazing deal for you.

If you are unable to exchange your present for something else, consider regifting. Just because the gift is not perfect for you, someone else may love it. Remember to use your good judgment when regifting. We are embarking on a new decade and hopefully we will continue to reduce, reuse and recycle even more than ever...including our unwanted gifts. When it comes down to gift giving, it is really the thought that counts!