Rethinking Holiday Gifts Without the Guilt
How to Simplify Your Gift List and Actually Enjoy the Season
I was picking up groceries last week when I spotted a friend in the baking aisle, just staring at the shelves. Not looking for anything specific. Just... staring.
“Hey, you okay?” I asked.
She turned to me with this exhausted smile. “Oh, hi. Yeah, I’m just... trying to remember if I have enough flour at home. I promised my famous fudge to three different people, and I need to figure out when I’m going to make it all.” She paused. “And I still haven’t started my actual shopping. My list has 18 names on it.”
“Eighteen?” I said.
“I know.” She let out a long breath. “My daughter wants me to handle all the grandkids’ gifts this year too. She’s overwhelmed with work, so I said yes, but now I’m...” She gestured vaguely at the baking supplies. “I’m already tired just thinking about it all.”
If you’re nodding your head right now, this article is for you.
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