About
Why this exists
Let someone look after you for once.
Hey, you,
You know the feeling. You're the one who remembers, organises, and quietly makes sure everyone is looked after.
You're brilliant at giving. Receiving can feel a bit strange.
So we made a place where it's simply your turn.
Made for eldest daughters
Dear Eldest Daughter is a seasonal gift exchange for eldest daughters, wherever you live. It's for the woman who is usually the one buying the presents, writing the cards and keeping the group chat going.
Here, you still get to give, because we know you love it. But you're also guaranteed to receive. Every member is placed in a giving ring, so the gift you send goes to one eldest daughter, and a gift from another eldest daughter comes back to you.
No keeping score
This isn't a swap where you wonder whether you spent enough. You choose a tier that feels right for you, and everyone in your ring gives within it. A handwritten note and a bar of good chocolate counts just as much as something big.
Kindness that keeps going
Joining is free. Members who are able to chip in keep the exchange running and top up the Angel Gift fund. That fund steps in when a parcel goes missing, sends a little something to members having a hard time, and reaches eldest daughters outside the exchange who deserve to be looked after.
Say hello
We'd love to hear from you. Find us on Instagram and TikTok at @deareldestdaughter.co, or send us a message.
Ready when you are
Our first exchange is the Dear Eldest Daughter Secret Santa. Sign-ups close 14 November.