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Are you familiar with the "white elephant" gift exchange? It's a veritable tchotchke swap. The premise is that you show up with one totally useless wacky gift, draw numbers to see who goes first, and then let the opening begin. As subsequent participants unwrap their gifts, they can steal away the other's newly acquired goods. (I once obtained one of those sad-looking Charlie Brown Christmas Read more
Whether it's with co-workers, friends, or even relatives, you've undoubtedly been smack-dab in the middle of a white elephant situation at some point in your life. From cheeky cocktail napkins to a tooth on a chain (stick with us here), we've rounded up 15 quirky yet cool white elephant gifts that you may actually have some trouble giving up. Click through to see and shop them now. Read more
White elephant gifts are tricky; they can't be too personal, since you don't know who they're going to end up with, be it man or woman, senior citizen or college student. Still, you don't want to give something too common and boring, either, for fear of your present ending up in a regifting box. The solution? Look for items that have universal appeal but stand out in a clever and design savvy Read more
White Elephant gift exchanges are perfect opportunities for holiday fun without taking the notion of gift giving too seriously. Bringing the most hilarious gift to the party is just as important as ending up with the gift you never knew you never wanted. Check out these geeky gift exchange picks to earn status as legendary gift giver with co-workers, friends, and family. Read more
From San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Deep South, and the Midwest, our team wishes you a merry Christmas! Here's hoping you enjoy laughter, connection, and maybe — no, definitely — some gingerbread men. If you find yourself scrambling to pull together a few more gifts, consider going for a drugstore goodie basket, an electronic gift card, or another idea from our last-minute gift guide. And Read more
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We are thrilled to share this story from Lauren Conrad! The TV personality, writer, designer, and style maven has started LaurenConrad.com, a social networking site that features daily posts by Lauren on all of our favorite topics — fashion, beauty, food, party planning — and Lauren will be sharing her latest fashion finds with Fab every month. This week, she's sharing her holiday wish Read more
Whether you're looking for stocking stuffers or a fun white elephant gift, there are plenty of ways to give this holiday season without spending a bundle. From art prints to decorative bowls to tea towels, you can find something affordable for everyone on your list. Read more
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