{"id":11854,"date":"2020-03-10T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=11854"},"modified":"2023-02-21T12:44:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T17:44:56","slug":"how-to-use-a-draw-names-from-a-hat-app-for-your-next-gift-exchange-elf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/10\/how-to-use-a-draw-names-from-a-hat-app-for-your-next-gift-exchange-elf\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use a Draw Names from a Hat App for Your Next Gift Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_329146031.jpg\" alt=\"A draw names from a hat app will make gift exchanges much easier.\" class=\"wp-image-11856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_329146031.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_329146031-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_329146031-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_329146031-405x270.jpg 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Trading gifts with friends, family, and coworkers is so much fun that it\u2019s hard to imagine how it could get any better. But surprisingly, it can!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make your next gift exchange party more fun by using a draw names from a hat app. Sure, there\u2019s an app for everything these days. But a gift exchange app really does solve a lot of problems and can make your next party go a lot smoother.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Does a Draw Names from a Hat App Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a gift exchange app with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/secret-santa-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Secret Santa generator<\/a> is super easy. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Invite people to join the gift exchange website or download the app.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The app will automatically pair people up. You can even set exclusions if, say, you don\u2019t want spouses to get each other\u2019s names.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/auth\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\">make their wish lists<\/a>. A great gift exchange generator will let you <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/blog\/2019\/11\/07\/can-i-make-a-wish-list-using-multiple-websites-elf\/\" target=\"_blank\">add items from multiple websites<\/a> and provide <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\">gift guides<\/a> to make shopping easy. With an app, you can even update your wish list by snapping a picture of an item as you\u2019re going about your day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you buy a gift for someone, you can mark the item as purchased. If you want to check on anything, you can also send anonymous questions!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last of all, it\u2019s time to trade gifts! They can be shipped to recipients or you can swap them in person.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And with the convenience of an app, all these features are accessible right from your pocket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Benefits of a Gift Exchange App<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/blog\/2020\/02\/25\/can-i-draw-names-out-of-a-hat-online-for-secret-santacan-i-draw-names-out-of-a-hat-online-for-secret-santa\/\" target=\"_blank\">Drawing names from a hat<\/a> virtually pairs people up at random, which has great benefits. It can match up unlikely pairs, such as coworkers who <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/blog\/2020\/01\/14\/tips-for-being-the-secret-santa-for-someone-you-dont-know-elf\/\" target=\"_blank\">don\u2019t really know each other<\/a>. It can start new friendships, especially in large organizations. And it can simplify gift-giving for families or friends who can\u2019t always be in the same room for the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/blog\/2019\/12\/05\/how-to-use-a-draw-names-out-of-a-hat-generator-elf\/\" target=\"_blank\">A gift exchange generator<\/a> makes any party more fun and spreads good cheer to everyone. We all love getting a gift; the surprise, the anticipation. And when you use a draw names from a hat app, you\u2019ll get a gift you want\u2015because you picked it out yourself!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And a draw names from a hat app makes gift selection a breeze. As a shopper, all you have to do is choose an item on the recipient&#8217;s list, and order it. You\u2019ll never have to stress over whether your selection will be well-received. Then you can kick back and watch the recipient&#8217;s reaction as they open the gift. The joy your present brings is perhaps the best gift of all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Electronic Gift Hat is Where it\u2019s App<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you use a draw-names-from-a-hat app, everyone has a good time. Everyone gets what they really want because they chose it themself. And everyone can give a gift that\u2019s well-received, which spreads the joy of giving. It easily organizes any gift exchange and takes the manual leg work out of planning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your next holiday or party a social event that brings people closer together\u2014but don\u2019t stress yourself out planning it. Use a draw names from a hat app to easily organize your exchange. It&#8217;s simple and can be set up in less than a minute.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The days of tossing names into a physical hat are over. An electronic gift hat is where it\u2019s app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/\"><strong><em>Elfster<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> makes gift exchanges fun and easy. You can make sure everyone gets a gift they love by <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/auth\/register\/\"><strong><em>making a Wish List<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>. Try using our <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/secret-santa-generator\/\"><strong><em>Secret Santa generator<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> to automatically pair gift-givers and recipients up. And you can send gifts on-the-go using our <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/elfster-secret-santa-generator\/id751594890\"><strong><em>iPhone <\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>or <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.elfster.elfdroid\"><strong><em>Android apps<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">Trading gifts with friends, family, and coworkers is so much fun that it\u2019s hard to imagine how it could get any better. 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