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Kitchen gadgets – White elephant gift treat

You can never go wrong purchasing kitchen products to share in a white elephant gift exchange. This is particularly true if your guest list has a number of people who enjoy time in the kitchen.

Some savvy white elephant party hosts even create a cooking theme for their gift exchange event. We like to call these culinary focused gift parties “Cooking a White Elephant” exchange. In these parties the white elephant gifts all have a cooking theme and the party includes swapping homemade treats and sharing favorite recipes.

Most use the white elephant gift party as a way to share low-cost gifts, but there are some that use the event to share significant gifts.  A Cooking the White Elephant exchange can be one of these gatherings.

A distributor of granite countertops shares some unique kitchen gadgets that would make very interesting white elephant gifts for a higher priced gift giving event. These items are also very practical and would create a bunch of “stealing” opportunities during the white elephant game.

When you are in the kitchen, you should expect to have a lot of work. Cooking is no joke and you need to realize that with every move that you do, there should always be something to help you out. With this thought in mind, let us look at some of our options in terms of using the best gadgets to have in your kitchen.

1. T-Fal Actifry Low-Fat Multi-Cooker

It is very impossible for people to eat a lot and not get fat. This has been the problem that humans have but what if we can change all that? With this device in your kitchen, you shall never have to count calories or fat ever again because this requires little or no oil with every food that you eat. It helps eliminate the fat in food and also it makes everything taste better without the added calories.

2. LG LCSP1110ST 1.1 Cu Ft Counter Top Combo Microwave and Baking Oven

The discovery of the microwave was truly an accident but the invention of the microwave oven was truly genius. Everybody agrees that this is a must have in the kitchen but to make everything a little bit more awesome, this type of microwave can actually make you bake. With this, you can create the best pizzas and the best types of bread around with the convenience of one little box.

3. iRobot Scooba

Cooking is not much of a problem for most people because this task can be enjoyable. However, it is the cleaning part that makes everything unbearable. Every kitchen should have this device because it enables you to clean the whole area out. You won’t have to worry about those hard to reach areas anymore because this little robot can do the cleaning for you.

4. Yonanas Frozen Treat Maker

To go along with the avoidance of fat, people also are conscious about their sugar intake. Ice cream and other similar treats are definitely irresistible but with this device in your kitchen, you would most likely say good bye to ice cream since you can make frozen delights out of different fruits. You can use bananas, berries, and even thin slices of mangoes to make your very own frozen fruit treat. Worrying about sugar does not apply with this because you do not need to add even a single teaspoon just to make it taste good.

5. Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker

Bread is always a necessity in every kitchen but constantly buying it can be a pain sometimes. The great thing is that you can always have fun and make them through this device. Any type of bread that you want will be made with this as long as you have the basic ingredients as well as the recipe. There are different types of cooking methods that you can always activate with a push of a button.

The kitchen may not be the most interesting area in the house but it definitely is one of the most important ones. If you have all of these gadgets at home, it would not be a shocker to know that you will be spending most of your time in the kitchen because these things are truly remarkable.

To truly make your kitchen come to life you might want to consider replacing your worktops; granite is now far more affordable than it has been in the past and can provide you a durable work surface that will last for decades to come.

Kitchen Gadget Marketplace  → White Elephant Gift Suggestions

Thanks to Lindsay at Pin and Paint for the cool image of the elephant in a pot!

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Some Very Useless White Elephant Gifts

Sometimes it just makes perfect sense to do something truly wacky. And what could be more fun than to gather your family or friends together for a white elephant gift exchange with totally useless stuff?

Some people believe that white elephant gifts are supposed to be gag gifts or other less practical items, others use the event to share valuable items.  White elephant gifts can be useless or practical, it is completely up to you.

Of course, we always promote giving gifts that will get the conversation going within the game.  Most of the time it is the banter that makes the party more engaging, so wacky white elephant gifts can make perfect sense.

The following is a list of unique gifts that should help build conversation in your next white elephant party.

The World’s Most Useless Gadgets

There are some inventions that have been created to better the lives of people. Gadgets like the fire alarm device for homes, door bells, mobile phones etc. Then there are these utterly useless gadgets:

The AC T-shirt: This T-shirt comes with an Air Conditioner for those trips across the Kalahari Desert.
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The Flying Alarm Clock: As if we don’t spend enough energy trying to find the snooze button on our normal clocks, this clock will buzz around like a fly that you just want to swat. Buying a new one isn’t cheap so swat gently!
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The Electric Paper Airplane Launcher: Just put your paper plane between the two rotating discs and launch at 30mph. Wonder if you can launch other things like rotten tomatoes.
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The TV in the Armpit: Missing out on your latest soap opera or want to know what is going on at the Cricket World Cup, just switch on the TV conveniently located in your armpit. Hmmm… well you might not be able to watch, you will act like that antenna guy, holding up your arms while your friends can watch.
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Nothing: The perfect gift for anyone. The gift is a perfect orb that comes in a great packaging that does absolutely nothing but just look pretty. Won’t your friend be pleased with his ‘Nothing’.
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The Message Toaster: This is a great gift to give your special someone before you plan on dumping or divorcing them. Just write a message on the top of the toaster and switch it on, when the toast comes out it has the message written on it. Perfect way to break up over breakfast.
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The Nordic Bearded Cap: This is just plain silly. When will someone ever want to put on a cap and pretend to be a Viking named Olaf. This cap comes in four amazing colors with two beard lengths.
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The USB Fragrance Burner for Laptops: This probably was created to help people relax while they work. Available for just $8, I hope the boss doesn’t mind when you get so relaxed that you start snoozing at the job.
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USB Toothbrush: Who in the world would want to brush their teeth by the laptop. I mean cleaning up spilled drinks and food crumbs is hassle enough, can you imagine trying to clean up toothpaste.
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The two-sided shoes: These very unpractical shoes have been designed so that when you sit on the bed or sofa, you don’t have to turn the shoes around. Just insert your feet and you’re off.

Have you seen any silly gifts or gadgets that we haven’t featured here on on gizoo.co.uk? Let us know the silliest gadget you’ve seen in the comments below.

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White elephant and Yankee Swap demonstrate gift giving gamification.

The act of giving a gift to an office mate is not unique, and nether is the office holiday gift party. What is unique is the way game play enters the equation.  The white elephant gift exchange and the Yankee Swap combine gift giving and a game play into an example of gamification in action.

We found the following information from Office Angels to be a good resource for the understanding of game dynamics within the workplace. We trust that you will find this information helpful.


Workplace Fun

Games and work hardly seem like a good combination, but people have become accustomed to playing games for fun and see them as a form of social interaction. According to David Koutsoukis, we need humor and we need fun, without either we only get glum. The author, in his e-book Workplace Fun Ideas, he puts forth several ideas that center around the concept of happy people being productive people. Research shows that a certain amount of fun in the workplace increases productivity and improves performance. A popular human resource concept is happy employees equal happy customers, which in turn will equal a better bottom line.

Co-authors Dave Gray, Sunni Brown and James Macanufo have written a book titled Gamestorming. The book offers a rather different take on the staid, be serious office policy most people are used to. According to the writers, embracing and understanding the game mechanics yields rich benefits in the work environment.

Gamestorming

Gamestorming has been described as a set of collaboration practices that have been evolving since the 1970s. It centers round ad-hoc organizing of teams to design and develop ideas cohesively as a group. These can be considered a form of game play as individuals are thrown together suddenly to develop an idea. In other words, turn the exercise into a game that makes people happy and produces results.
If we were to ask outright what types of games would be acceptable in the workplace, the common answer would be none. To most people, the word game probably brings to mind visions of solitaire on the office computer. Workplace games have a far greater depth of meaning. They put a structure to the chaos and stress surrounding creative work. By putting people in a group, the game rules become a method of information sharing. It is also a way to distribute the power or control equally among all the members in the group. The old system of hierarchy is abolished as the team gears up to work together, engaging in interaction, idea sharing and unified productivity.
Workplace games should not make people feel pressured to play; rather the focus should be on people engaging in combined activities to see positive results. The skills required to play these sophisticated workplace games include the ability to work together, social skills, visualization, creativity, good listening skills, communication skills and improvisation skills.

How To Make It Work

Success in the workplace relies heavily on communication; without it people end up functioning as islands rather than as a team. Making it a practice to play a few communication games to hone communication skills is fast becoming an accepted practice in many workplaces. Team leaders and managers need to choose games that will help people hone their skills, which in turn will benefit the overall performance of the organization.

There are many games that can be used in the workplace to build a variety of skills, build character, shape thought processes and generally produce employees that are well balanced and happy working for the company.

The motto with any type of workplace games program for employee progression should be based on introducing an element of fun to the workplace environment.

This guide to ‘work place’ games was written in association with Office Angels, leading recruiters for personal assistant and secretarial jobs in the UK

Note: A friend of mine, Chris Brogan did a review of the Gamestorming book.

Image from The Office television show

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Gift exchange research is informative

Our passion is finding ways to share gifts with family and friends in white elephant gift exchanges. Most of our efforts focus on white elephant gift ideas and the party games used to pass out the presents. Our recreation specialists use the science of game-play as a way to engage groups in a social gift giving event.

Today we would like to share some research from major universities to better understand the practice of gift giving. We thank Emma Waight for this information.

The Art of Gift Giving

Gift giving is something of a ritual. Birthdays, Christmas, Valentines Day, anniversaries, house warmings, leaving presents, graduation presents, thank you for looking after the goldfish gifts, the list goes on. There is always an occasion for a gift, even a ‘just because’ gift. Chocolates ‘just because’ I love you. But who gains more from the gift giving ritual? The giver or the receiver?

Extensive research has been carried out on this very subject. Sociologists, anthropologists, marketers and psychologists are all interested in the science of gift giving. All agree that gift giving is a sign of something greater than a simple act. It can be used to manipulate, display love, it is a strategic act. We tend to expect gift giving to be a two way process but if a gift isn’t reciprocated what does that mean for a relationship? Does it make the giver superior to the receiver?

What Make’s a Good Gift?

I was once told that a good present is something that the receiver would not buy for themselves. Of course this is a bit ambiguous; it doesn’t mean choosing something that the other person will hate. Instead, it means buying something that the other person will love but that they haven’t the money or time to buy it themselves. We all know the romantic adage of traveling across the country to track down the first edition of your lover’s favourite book, or pretending to go out for a phone call but actually running back to the shop where your wife cooed over a diamond necklace.

What though, if you really don’t know what the other person likes? Well, new research shows that it is perfectly acceptable to ask. Researchers at Stanford and Harvard have found that the majority of people would just rather you ask them what you want. Romance is dead. They used three studies to come to this conclusion, one of them being to ask respondents to recall a wedding gift they had received. Those that had received a gift that they requested were much more appreciative than for the gifts they hadn’t asked for. I personally am quite uncomfortable with the wedding list concept anyway.

Perhaps offering a gift that the receiver has asked for shows a greater love? A ‘I will give you anything you want’ kind of love? I don’t think it can detract from the perfect surprise gift though. Maybe we just live in a society where there is so much choice and so many different tastes so that knowing what someone wants is unrealistic.

Ulterior motives?

Some say that gift giving benefits the giver more than the receiver. It’s a route to increased social capital, it makes an impression. It also means that the receiver ‘owes’ the giver, an implicit but accepted reality. Gift giving is a key part of building relationships, acting as a symbol of care and thoughtfulness.

With the recent economic crisis, many families might have restricted gift giving over the holiday season. How many people have you heard say ‘we’re not doing gifts this year’? A Harvard psychology professor says that this could be damaging our relationships. People who have shunned gift giving rituals are missing out on nurturing important connections with family and friends. Of course it doesn’t have to be a monetary gift, a homemade present could be just as affective. Gift giving is complex! And you thought it was ‘just’ flowers.

 

Emma Waight is a freelance fashion writer for www.clothes.org.uk. Follow Clothes fashion blog for style advice and fashion news.

 

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White elephant gifts for the Cinco de Mayo party

Tomorrow is the Cinco de Mayo party day – millions will spend the day in celebration and sharing gifts among themselves. And though there are no white elephants in Mexico, there is a great opportunity to use a white elephant gift exchange to make the party more engaging.

A Cinco de Mayo white elephant gift party would be a perfect way to share the day with a group of friends or family.

Mexican Theme

You can decorate with a Mexican theme, prepare food and refreshments that are fitting for the day, and then have a great gift exchange game. Add in some great Mexican music in the background and have everyone come wearing some type of Mexican dress, like a sombrero or a poncho. You could even have TacoBell cater the event!

Mexican White Elephant Gifts

The white elephant gift exchange is a gift sharing event, so on Cinco de Mayo the gifts should be Mexican centered.  Tell every invitee that they need to bring creative and fun Mexican-styled white elephant gifts.  Because it is the fifth of May there could be a requirement that gifts have a tie to the number five, like $15, $25 or $35 dollar maximum spend. Here are a few gift ideas to get your creative juices flowing….

• Habenero sause
• Mexican music CD’s
• Mini cactus
• Margarita Glasses
• Ponchos
• Salsa
• Castanets
• Flag
• Masks
• Belt
• Cookbook

Thanks to Axtell for the image

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White elephant gift giving retro style

The tradition of giving a white elephant gift dates back centuries in the Far-east. Vintage white elephant giving was a royal event and is much different than how we view the process today.

The white elephant exchange is the perfect venue for sharing gifts in a social activity and is why it so popular. The smartest hosts know that memorable parties use great themes that give guests something unique to remember.

There is a huge craze for all things vintage at the moment. Vintage shops are popping up left, right and center and vintage items are flooding online sites like eBay. With so much vintage love going on it is not surprising that it has become a popular party theme. Whether it’s a wedding reception, bridal shower, birthday party or anniversary the vintage theme works really well and the décor that you choose should tie everything together.

Bunting All The Way!

No vintage party would be complete without streams of bunting flying from the rafters. There are two main types of bunting; fabric and paper. Fabric bunting is made to last whereas paper bunting is normally only made for one or two applications. Choose bunting that has flags in pastel shades such as pinks, blues and greens for a real vintage feel. You could event go for floral patterned flags if you wanted to too. If you are at all crafty then you could have a go at making your own paper bunting as it is very simple.

Tea Cups Galore!

In the run up to your party scour your local charity and second hand shops for crockery. For a white elephant gift party, find elephant-styled cups. You will find that many of them will have sets of tea services being sold really cheaply. I recently did this to find crockery for an afternoon tea themed wedding and I managed to pick up 6 cups and 6 saucers for 1.50 in one shop.  They were white, had pink flowers with green leaves and a beautiful gold rim. The great thing about a vintage theme is that all of your crockery doesn’t need to match. In fact, it looks cuter if you have many different designs.

The Cherry on Top!

No vintage party would be complete without stacks of classic cakes piled high on beautiful cake stands. Cake stands can be quite expensive to buy but there are some beautiful vintage themed cardboard stands available to buy. You could buy some doilies and pretty cupcake wrappers in colors that match your bunting as a real finishing touch. Choose cakes like Cherry Bakewells, French Fancies and Fairy Cakes.

Asking people to come in their best vintage dresses and suits will make it feel extra special. These are just some ideas for your party invitation there are many other things you could consider such as pick ‘n’ mix jars, chalkboard messages, and homemade pink lemonade and lace table cloths!

Vicky works alongside Maia Gifts who sell vintage, retro and modern gift ware.

Thanks to Fanta for the image of the white elephant gift tea server

 

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Gift sharing for all ages

The white elephant gift exchange is a social adventure for gift givers of all ages. Even though many of these gift swapping parties are enjoyed with adults, kids have just as much fun sharing white elephant gifts as Mom and Dad do.

For kids, adding a theme makes the party even more exciting and allows them to expand their creativity. The party theme provides a framework upon which to build lasting memories and makes them want to stay engaged in the fun. Even gift purchasing is more engaging and creative when they have a theme to guide them.

We found some advice and ideas on party themes from Gemma Dawson, an event specialist in the UK.  We share her ideas in the hope that it will help you in creating a white elephant style gift game for your kids.

Party Theme and Planning Advice

Underwater party theme which would involve a blue colored theme with seaweed style decorations and treasure chests. Food ideas would include fish and chips in underwater decorated trays or plates. A popular theme for underwater parties is Octonauts which is hitting the market 2012.

A pirate themed party would be loved my most young boys and its easy to decorate using large cardboard boxes and painting them and making them into pirate ships, the kids can even help decorate. The ideal party game is a treasure hunt where the kids have clues or a treasure map and go and discover treasure planted all over the garden, house or venue. Pirate themed parties could be from Jake and the Neverland pirates, pirates of the Caribbean or just a general pirate themed party.

A princess party is the ideal party for a little girl and there are many ways to make this fun depending on the child’s age so if you have older kids you can turn it into a pamper party where the kids get pampered and then have a sleepover and dress up. If the kids are younger they can play games like dress up and decorating princess crowns and tiaras. Princess themes can include Barbie, Disney Princesses, Snow White, Hello Kitty or a general princess theme.

Army Themed party is a cool idea for the boys and encourages them to get muddy and messy – Depending on the space available you can create an assault course type party where the boys can dress up in army gear or you could have fun in the garden with games involving army style tasks.

Beach themed parties are an excellent idea for all and a net would be useful for a volleyball style game either girls vs boys or something else. For a beach feel you could decorate with sand or nautical features and have a sandcastle themed cake and party bags.

How To Get Organized

Around 6 weeks or a month before the party help your child select a theme, decide on a guest list, select a date and time, order all your party supplies and book a venue and entertainer if required.

Around 3 weeks before the party you should hand out your invitations, keep a list of RSVPS, decide on games and activities for the party, select a choice of menu and order or plan a birthday cake.

Around a week before the party make a schedule for when the activities and games will be done, what time the entertainer is booked and what time you will serve food. Parents also need to remember to buy any food and drink, order helium tanks for the balloons and make sure you have bought party bag fillers for the party bags.

The day before the party should be a day when fresh food is bought, camera batteries are charged up, the cake is collected and the party bags are packed up.

On the day just remember to stay calm, decorate the table and party area, add the candles to the cake, inflate the balloons and make sure all activities and prizes are organized. Ensure all activities are ready to go and prizes arranged and that food and drink is all cooked and ready to go.

Article written by Gemma Dawson, Owner of GD Party Supplies offering a huge choice in kids party supplies such as pingu party supplies .

 

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We are passionate about white elephant gifts and white elephant gift exchange parties. We will do all that we can to make your experience with AlbinoPhant better than you can imagine.

A white elephant gift exchange on Earth Day

Sunday April 22nd will mark the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, and about a billion people will participate.

You can say you are green or you can really help to change the world and participate in an Earth Day Gift Exchange party!  This event is just like a traditional white elephant gift exchange, except that you only exchange something that could be recycled or reused.

Earth Day Gift Exchange Themes

For this party you could create a planet-friendly theme and then require that only “green” gifts or recyclable gifts be a part of the game. Another idea would be to host a Cash Mob gift exchange at the local Thrift store. Or  you could host a “Junk and the Trunk” white elephant party.

As a creative party host your ideas for fun can be almost endless. Just think of white elephant gift ideas that will inspire saving our resources or items that will provide opportunity to reuse something more than once. You could also host a totally fun re-gifting exchange where everyone brings something they got as a gift this past year. Another fun theme is to have everyone bring something that they purchased at a swap meet.

Save the Planet with a Party

Celebrating the great bounty of our world is one of the wonderful blessing of living on this earth. Having a gift exchange with family and friends will add memorable experiences while providing an emphases on the value of recycling and reusing our resources. These planet-friendly white elephant gift exchange parties are the perfect way to save resources and add fun on Earth Day.

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We are passionate about white elephant gifts and white elephant gift exchange parties. We will do all that we can to make your experience with AlbinoPhant better than you can imagine.

A White Elephant Gift Exchange on NBC

Popular TV host Howie Mandel is adapting the popular group gift exchange game into a television game show format. The white elephant gift exchange is popular in family and friend gatherings so it is logical that a TV version would be in demand. NBC has stepped in to purchased 7 episodes of Howie Mandel’s White Elephant.

The early reports suggest that the game-flow will be similar to the traditional white elephant gift exchange rules, with presents opened, gifts revealed and the possibility of stealing between players.

We also understand that the white elephant gifts in this game show can be extremely valuable – Like those that were shared by the ancient kings of Siam. In fact, Howie does look a little bit like the guy who played in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I. Therefore, we wonder if they are going to dress Mr. Mandel up in a traditional costume like King Mongkut of white elephant gift giving fame.

White Elephant TV Party

AlbinoPhant is thrilled that this party is being adapted to television. The more the game is played, the more people will learn of the fun that comes with these gift sharing parties. The producers of Howie’s White Elephant program are welcome to use our site as a resource as they develop this show.

Online Version

With this new Mandel-hosted show the gift exchange game can be played ether with family and friends or observed on TV. But did you know that this same game can be played online using the AlbinoPhant game application? The recreation team at AlbinoPhant has tested and developed a way to gather people together on a computer to have a white elephant gift exchange online. And just like all of the other variations, real gifts are the reward for attending the party. We invite you to give the online version a try sometime.

We wish Howie Mandel great success with the new White Elephant show!

You’re Going to Love This Party!

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White elephant gifts gleaned from the Junkyard…

We all understand that the real purpose of a white elephant gift exchange is to gather friends together and have fun sharing unique white elephant gifts and great conversation. We also know that these group activities are more memorable when the host suggests something different.

We suggest that you do something unique this year and host a Junk and the Trunk white elephant party?

The rules are simple – Only gifts from a salvage or junk yard will be allowed.

Given that this weekend will mark another Earth Day, why not share recycled stuff with family and friends in a white elephant gift giving event.

Because gift shopping in a junkyard is a little bit different than going to WalMart, we have asked an expert in junk to share some insights.  Joey’s Junk has provided us some information on how to find the perfect white elephant gift for your Junk and the Trunk gift exchange.

By Joey’s Junk

If you are someone who sees the junk removal of others as a fascinating opportunity for your own home, you are in luck. As distressed goods and second hand furniture becomes more attractive, there are a lot of people who are interested in salvage yards and junk yards for their furnishing and hobby needs. While salvage yards have long been a place where people could find parts for car restoration, you’ll find that there are plenty of things that you can discover for your home and your hobbies. Check out these tips to get you started.

Call the Junkyard’s Owners Before Doing Anything Else.

City junkyards are typically not open to the public, and private junkyards are of course private property. Before you show up, make sure that you call ahead and let them know what you are after. This is essential if you want to avoid a hefty fee for trespassing!

Bring Along Gloves and Dress for the Occasion

Junkyards are full of, well, junk, and some of it is rather dangerous. Wear sturdy shoes, and long-sleeved shirts as well as jeans or some other sturdy covering on your lower half. If you are going to be doing some digging, be sure that you bring along some thick workman’s gloves to protect your skin. A tetanus shot is also a very good idea.

Keep an Open Mind

You never know when someone else’s junk removal is going to throw you a treasure. You can start by having a vague idea of what you need, but if you keep an open mind about things, you can discover some great options out there. You never know when you are going to discover something that you absolutely did not know that you needed.

Consider Sanitation

With the threat of bedbugs and other insect hitchhikers, it is always worth thinking about how you can disinfect things. Most household goods are fine with some bleach, but be especially careful about wooden furniture. Some people choose to follow the rule that if it can’t get tossed into the dryer and sanitized, it can’t come in the home.

Bring a Friend

You never know when you are going to find something that needs two people to carry it. A friend can also serve as an extra pair of eyes if you are looking for something specific, and you will also find that having another person there can just be fun.

Be Ready to Bargain

Some junkyards will let you haul things off for free, while others do ask that you pay for what you find. A certain amount of haggling is expected, and if you have never haggled before, it can be a little harrowing. Many junkyards will give you everything you find for a lump sum, so before you approach the area, have an idea of what your finds all together are worth. This avoids being put on the spot when the owner asks you what you want to pay. A junkyard has some fantastic options open to you, so be ready to get to work as soon as you find one!

 

This article was written by Joey’s Junk, your friendly garbage removal Vancouver company. http://www.joeysjunk.ca/what.html

Thanks to My Pink Turtle for sharing the image

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We are passionate about white elephant gifts and white elephant gift exchange parties. We will do all that we can to make your experience with AlbinoPhant better than you can imagine.