The Top 6 Gifts People Immediately Return, Donate, or Re-Gift (and What to Give Instead!)
Every January, donation centers overflow with gifts people never actually wanted.
Clutter doesn’t just “happen” — a lot of it enters our homes disguised as holiday presents.
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the six most commonly returned or donated gifts, why they end up as clutter, and what to give instead so you’re not unintentionally adding to someone’s overwhelm.
You’ll learn:
✨ The real reason clothing and shoes top the return list
✨ Why candles, picture frames, and décor often become instant clutter
✨ The truth about beauty kits, gadgets, and novelty gifts
✨ What thoughtful, clutter-free gifting actually looks like
✨ How to give intentionally — without the guilt, pressure, or panic buys
If you want to simplify the holidays and give gifts that create memories instead of messes, this episode will help you do exactly that.
🎄 “If the gift becomes clutter, it wasn’t a gift — it was a guess.”
— Flora Sage
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