DIY + Handmade
Dozens of Cookiers Exchange Tempting Treats
Yes, we all know that we elves love nothing more than sugary sweets to get them through the day. A candy cane here, a sip of maple syrup there… How do you think the staff [read more]
Articles by Meghan L
Gift Giving
And we have a winner…
Elfster would like to congratulate @askmeaboutmyplanner for winning the $100 Amazon gift card in our first-ever Instagram contest, #elfsterxmasinjuly. Thanks so much for sharing your photo of all the goodies you received in your [read more]
DIY + Handmade
U.K. Crafters Swap Groovy Gifts This Summer Using Elfster
Crafters all over the United Kingdom are getting groovy this summer as they exchange tie dye and rainbow-inspired items to spark some creativity in each other. The guidelines for their exchange: Send supplies with some [read more]
Gift Giving
Elfster: In Summer!
It’s Summertime… and we’re all happy campers here at Elfster. The Head Elf is enjoying a little much-deserved R&R and the elves are busy dreaming of ways to enjoy the season. But that doesn’t mean [read more]
Gift Giving
Win $100 Amazon Gift Card in Our Instagram Contest
’Tis the Season… To Celebrate Christmas In July! The Elves at Elfster have been very busy this summer and we’re ready to celebrate our brand new Instagram account by sharing our holiday spirit with [read more]
Gift Giving
Elfster Fitness Group is Bringing Sexy Back
We all know the value of being healthy and fit, but achieving the perfect balance takes plenty of motivation. So when a group of friends from all over the country decided to get in shape [read more]
Gift Giving
As Wildland Firefighters Battle Blazes, Loved Ones Exchange Support
As dangerous wildfires rage in many parts of the United States this spring, the nation shares its concern for the safety of those firefighters who battle on the frontlines. That concern is also shared for [read more]
Gift Giving
Teachers Use Elfster To Exchange the Gift of Knowledge
As any teacher will tell you, knowledge is power — and sometimes a little peer influence is great for motivation! So Elfster was proud to play a part when a group of teachers took time [read more]
Gift Giving
Making Every Day Count, One Page at a Time
The elves at Elfster certainly know the importance of making each and every day count! That’s why when a group of nearly 200 women from all over the country connected to participate in an exchange [read more]
Gift Giving
The Cab Day 2014: Music Fans Use Elfster To Celebrate Favorite Band
The elves at Elfster want to give a big shout out to a devoted group of music fans that came up with an innovative way to share their love for their favorite band. They started [read more]
DIY + Handmade
Moms Share Local Tastes By Swapping Delicious Delicacies
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf When a group of moms from all over the United States started to get to know each other [read more]
Gift Giving
Postcards from Afar: Photographers Share Talents Worldwide
They say a picture is worth a thousand words; that’s why, when a group of talented photographers from all over the world decided to exchange their work using Elfster, the elves took notice! These gifts [read more]
Gift Giving
Accountants Use Elfster to Keep Season Less Taxing
We all know tax time can be, well … taxing! And the life of an accountant can be even more stressful. That’s why one accounting firm turned to Elfster to help get them through their [read more]
Gift Giving
Elfster Exchanges Ring In Spring!
March Madness is in full swing here at Elfster and we thought we’d share a few of these inspiring ideas for an exchange… Do you see your group here? Some folks are still being [read more]
Birthdays
March Moms Celebrate Baby’s First Birthday with Book Exchange
As many parents would agree, as a child grows, so too does the household’s “kid clutter.” That’s why a group of moms, who shared the joys of having babies last year, have decided to organize [read more]
DIY + Handmade
Group shares love of knitting with mystery exchange
The holiday season has come and gone, but at Elfster, we love to celebrate the joy of gift giving any time. And so do many of the groups that use Elfster, including a bunch of [read more]
Gift Giving
Baby Registries: What you need when you are expecting!
Do you know anyone who is expecting a baby in 2014? Expectant parents are often seen flipping through a mountain of sites and running store to store in an exhausting effort to solve the riddle: [read more]
Christmas
Comics enthusiasts fete the holidays
Comics Therapy is a weekly podcast that promises, “No Reviews, Just Analysis. Comics, our lives, and the big issues we all deal with.” The show is the work of two creators, Andrea Shockling and Aaron [read more]
Gift Giving
Father’s Day Activity Guide : Bringing Dad Up-to-Date
Dad just wouldn’t be Dad without that little spark of, well, “Dadness” to him, right? We’re talking about socks with flip flops. Shamelessly boastful bumper stickers. An unparalleled enthusiasm for corny jokes. Your father isn’t [read more]