Regifting

Some may say that Regifting is tacky. I say it's practical. Why keep gifts that you won't use? Teachers get tons of mugs and cute little trinkets. While it's very touching to receive such thoughtful things and to know you were thought of and appreciated, it's hardly behooving to let them clutter up your home out of obligation. And it's even worse to dump them in the trashcan like an ungrateful grinch, especially when someone else might enjoy them.

So I created a Regifting Box. I put a bunch of mugs and gift sets in a box in the garage and pulled it out this season when money is tight. Don't worry, readers: You won't be getting a reject present from us. These are being recycled to other teachers mostly. (Some women really like girly trinkets.) Along with the mugs, candles, and picture frames, we are mixing in chocolates and other treats which we can also acquire for free. Like I said, it's extremely comforting and satisfying to receive appreciation, or in the very least acknowledgment, from students and their parents by way of Christmas presents. I was sure to include James' BMC and Speech teachers (as I value them even more than his regular classroom teacher). Furthermore, James and Megan (her especially) will be thrilled to be able to give their teachers presents. It may sound cheap, but considering our resources right now, I think it's practical (and I'm ALL about practical) and even thoughtful.

But what do I do with this?


It came from Rex's principal last Christmas after she finished him off and told him he wasn't welcome to return next year. Ironically, this little figure is holding a balloon labeled "Hope." Considering it was given as if to spit in his eye, how can I regift such a pernicious ornament. It's cute and probably a little pricey so I'm sure someone else might appreciate it, especially those who collect those particular little sculptures. I think maybe I'll hold onto it until next year; maybe I can regift it with sincerity to someone who needs Hope then as much as we do now.