Show Notes
let's discuss compulsory gift-giving around the holidays...
for the algo: Have we forgotten what the holidays are really about? We're overwhelmed with gift guides, ads, affiliate links... We're spending money on gifts we can't afford... and we're receiving gifts we don't really want. White elephant, Yankee swap, Dirty Santa... Too many gift exchanges!! It's a lot of waste and clutter. Overconsumption! So, it's ok to opt out of gifts, it's ok to change traditions, focus on experiences and quality time!!
► TIME STAMPS:0:00 - intro1:57 - thanks, CookieRun!3:03 - compulsory giving and "gift debt"4:44 - the WASTE and clutter!8:50 - unwanted gifts can be a burden9:33 - the stigma of regifting12:20 - in defense of wishlists16:30 - gifting should be thoughtful!!17:44 - moms & the mental load of creating holiday magic20:27 - my personal gifting philosophies22:38 - "gift giving is my love language"26:40 - highly recommend donating! toys for tots, angel trees!27:37 - it's ok to opt out of gifts28:50 - "underconsumption holidays" and new traditions
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