How, if at all, do you respond to thoughtful gifts you can't or won't use?

[cheeseismydownfall]

We've had a few of these this year and as always I'm torn about what to do.

One was a gift for my youngest DS, which is such a good gift for him that he has unfortunately received three copies!

Another was a fantastic family game which again is clearly something we would enjoy - but have already been enjoying for two years!

The last is some exquisite handmade earrings - I don't have pierced ears.

All of these things were chosen with care and love, and I don't want to just say a generic "thanks for the gift" - I always like to say specifically how I am enjoying something iyswim. But at the same time it feels a bit deceitful to tell someone how much fun we are having playing with a game we've already got. And with the earrings, my friend will surely notice next time she sees me?!

How do you handle these things truthfully but with grace and appreciation?

God no wouldn't say anything just thanks so much. However if during the year something came up eg would you like a drink? Then you can say you don't drink much at all.

Thank them, "we played it last night, it was so much fun, thank you for introducing us to it, it's going to be a favourite."

Duplicates, I put in the gift box with a post it on so I don't inadvertently give it back to the same person/family and wait until it can be used.