After the holidays, I used to have a bit of anxiety around where to put all the gifts I received. There was also a mixture of gratitude and guilt. I appreciated the giver and the gift, and also longed for less stuff. Luckily over the years my family has done a better job of reducing the number of gifts we exchange. As a bigger clan, we draw names and get one gift for one person rather than a little something for everyone. Some of us request gifts of experiences. That could be a gift card for a service, such as a massage, pedicure or coffee house. Or what I most love, an event in the future that we will do together. Dinner out, a show, an escape room, etc. And to be honest, for my partner who has little time to shop, I will set aside items I have bought for myself (cute socks, a t-shirt, lotion) that I felt funny buying for myself as I was shopping for others, but knew I wanted (maybe needed) and liked! It still feels special to open as I got exactly what was wanted - with no worry that I might need to exchange it! And sometimes, if done well enough in advance, I forget about the items and it is a surprise after all!
Seems timely to be sharing this well written blog post from Credo Mobile (my cell phone carrier) regarding how our individual purchases matter. I would also add that if more of us shop at the eco-friendly businesses that try hard to protect our planet and us, in supporting them it increases their ability to lower prices for all of us. We vote with our wallets people! Really and truly! And even you, yes YOU, make a difference! Check it out - it has some helpful links in it too. Credo's Blog Post
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1/4/2024 12:50:38 pm
Great blog post. I appreciate your ways to improve gift giving and still have fun and show love. Great job taking care of yourself too!!
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