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If the item is brand new and still in the box, donations are greatly appreciated at local charities 맥스카지노� especially if it's clothing or blankets. Just make sure you thoroughly research the right charity to make sure it's going to the right place.

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If it still has the tags or, ideally, a gift receipt, you could try to return it. Most stores will accept new items with tags for store credit at the very least. DO make sure you always find out the individual store's return policy before you go.

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Finally, all your Pinterest boards will come in handy. Maybe use that weird vase your mother-in-law got you as a change holder, or you could turn that comic book t-shirt your cousin gifted into a funky pillow. There are plenty of tutorials on the web on how to make old stuff "new" again. Get your DIY on and breathe new life into something you didn't think you could use.

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