Upgrading Your Gift for a White Elephant Exchange

Well, it’s officially that time of year when you have to start thinking about what you’re going to bring to your family’s gift exchange. Sometimes people do it around Thanksgiving. Other times, families wait until the winter holidays. No matter when they’re held, one thing is for certain: they can cause a lot of strife between family members if not set up correctly (or agreed upon in advance).

We all know that these sorts of exchanges can get heated depending upon the parameters set up prior to the event. Sometimes family members shirk the idea of a decent gift and provide something secondhand (which is okay if everyone knows that’s the rule of the gift you bring). Other times, people end up fighting over something that’s far too overpriced when the rich uncle shells out a hundred bucks on a gift card or something similar. Even still, presentation plays a big part in showing that you tried to put effort into your gift. If you didn’t put a lot of money into it, the presentation can actually mask the dollar amount (this works especially well if your family has a wide dollar range). Check out these tips for sprucing up the package!

Handmade tags.

Just putting a little more effort towards even the tag can completely change the look of your gift, and nicer labels on the tag can really do the trick. Even if your bag or box came with a tag, we suggest creating your own. Try cutting your own little piece of cardboard off a box that’s tag sized with a pair of scissors. Then, write “To: The lucky holder” or something silly related to white elephant gift exchanges. All that’s left is piercing a hole in the tag and tying it to your gift.

Tissue paper.

Using bags for gifts is often seen as “cheap” or time saving. If you’re gonna do this, at least include some relevantly colored tissue paper. Alternatively, you can give brown kraft packing paper a go. This type of paper serves to keep the gift hidden while also upping the presentation of the gift.

Twine.

If you’re putting your gifts in cheap moving boxes, the wrapping paper will often look good enough to make the box look nice. However, simple brown cheap moving boxes can look far better (if there’s no wording on it) so long as you use some rustic looking twine. This also happens to come in handy for attaching those tags you made yourself.

Easy Steps For Packing The Garage

One of the hardest decisions we will ever make and endure is moving. The task always starts off with looking for where to move and all of the information that you do have to obtain and understand about a new location. The next step is packing up the house, you could spend some money out of your pocket to get professionals to come in and do this for you, or you can do this on your own and save needed money. The one area that is usually the most forgotten and sometimes a little scattered is the garage. This is going to be a guide for you to tackle this without working up to much of a sweat!

First step on this journey is to sort what you want to keep and what you can make some extra cash at a yard sale! Take your time but do not get into the attachment faze, do you really need that weed eater anymore if you are going to be living in a condo or an apartment? Make two different sections. A section to keep and a section you are willing to sell, donate to a charity organization, or just simply give it away. Make sure to tag items with a tag showing how much you want to sell the item for.

Second step is getting your much needed supplies! You will want to get cardboard boxes, you can get an array of sizes to fit what you have in the garage. The next is good strong moving tape to tape up the cardboard boxes with and also some bubble wrap, old newspapers, and even packaging sheets are great to wrap your valuables you plan to keep up with. The next is blankets, most movers provide these for larger items. All of these items are used to protect your items on the move.

Your third step will be to make sure that you are not packing anything hazardous, most moving companies are not allowed to move things such as gas, paint, pesticides, fertilizer, chemicals, propane tanks, and any other dangerous or flammable material. When you are considering this one tip is if you are wanting to move a gas powered piece of equipment such as a lawn mower make sure to empty the gas and oil out of the unit by how your state law finds applicable.

The next step is packing your items the right way to save space and time. If you have small hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, etc. make sure these are stored in a toolbox and securely closed. The smaller items that may have blades on them you would want to wrap lightly in bubble wrap and place in an appropriate sized box. Larger garden tools such as shovels, rakes, and hoes can be tied together with rope or even zip tied together for safer moving. Power tools travel much better in their original boxes if you have them if not wrap with wrapping paper or bubble wrap, then place in an appropriate sized box.

The final step is to make sure you label your boxes! One of the easiest methods is write on the box what is the contents and if it is fragile, if it is make sure to label as such in big letters. The boxes you are selling could be labeled 'garage sale' or 'yard sale' the donations you could simply label it as that. The garage should be the first room to pack not the last because you are inventorying what you want to keep and what you do not.

How Rosalique is Changing the World with their packaging

For many, red skin and erythema has been a problem.  Rosalique has provided a solution to this, with a unique variety of skincare options to conceal the redness, and soothing the skin with gentle, healthy ingredients. They also contain UV elements too, to prevent damage from the sun. Rosalique wanted luxury packaging for the 3 in 1 anti-redness formula that they’re planning to sell. The goal of this was to have a gift box that held the face cream, and also the Miracle Brush, which was a cruelty-free brush that’s good for application of such. The elements within this would hold all of the items, and with the perfect size and lid, it showcases everything with a unique, beautiful style. 

The lid is adorned with silver foil logos, which brings this box to life, adding a bit of sophistication and luxury that Rosalique desired to create some high-end products.  With an attractive sleeve printed over the box, providing ample product information and space, it ensured customers had everything they could need, right at their fingertips. 

Strength, Sustainability And Style 

The biggest thing that Rosalique wanted was sustainability, as this was something that mattered to them.  the rigid gift box that their product comes in showcases this.Made from 70% recycled materials on the box itself, and the sleeve being 100% recycled after you use it, it’s certainly something that really offers a unique product. 

But even so, with this sustainability in place, it’s hard to really throw this out, because of how pretty they are, and the lovely box is great for other uses. Rigid boxes are the perfect way for a lot of packaging brands to showcase everything that they have in a visually stunning, protective manner. Because of the thickness, this structure won't collapse or bend. They feel quite “expensive” when you touch them, and protect the products in them, making them luxurious, and the right type of item for all of your needs. 

Needless to say, Rosalique was floored when they first got this packaging back, as it showcased everything that they could possibly need and more. Since then, their skincare items have not only helped others, but they also brought with them another unique benefit.  They provided a means of sustainability that can’t be matched by anyone else 

For many people, sustainability is something that’s not talked about enough, but with the right packaging, it makes a difference. 

How Brands Can Harness this.

Obviously, this is but one of the many stories that are out there. Luxury brands, especially cosmetic ones, should take into account these different factors and provide for themselves the right type of item that fits all of their needs. Getting a box with the right, strong packaging for the time protects it from further damage and problems.  It also offers a bit of luxury at a unique price, as this is something that doesn’t need to cost a ton, but it will be there for them to use.

The biggest thing is looking at your packaging from a different lens.  You need to focus on sustainability, and the overall results of the different packaging that you’ve put in place.  New brands and packaging can benefit from this, as it will help with the overall effects of such. 

With the right packaging, you’ll be able to shine. Customers want to see high-quality, useful packaging that’s good to Mother Earth.  With this type of packaging, you can provide just that, and give the people what they need, so they’ll come back for more.