Each year at this time of year I can't help but see the consumerism all around us. Black Friday sales that starts weeks before this "event" that is focused on endless spending on the new big ticket items for people who probably already have far more than they need.
Each year we pare down on how much we purchase, and really try to think through why we're making the purchases we're making. In our home, our kids rarely get toys or gifts outside of Christmas and birthdays (even then we tend to do present-free parties for the kids - more on this in another post). We have an abundance of stuff, as is evidenced with each load we take to the thrift store, or just by taking a look around. It all ends up needing to be managed, cleaned up, cleaned around, organized and so on. We're just burdening ourselves with more possessions.
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Sweet puppy with homemade gifts from our girls |
During this peak season of retail spending, I encourage you to take a step back, think about consumable gifts, experiences, and other ways you can lighten the financial, mental and emotional load of Christmas and truly enjoy the season of togetherness.
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