As we're now a week into December, I've been asked a few times what I'd like for Christmas this year. My answer? A cleaning service to come once a month- not even kidding. As someone that has moved 5 times in as many years, I know I have enough stuff. Actually, I have more than enough, too much. And you know what it does, mostly? Stresses me out. With that said, I am trying to think of ways to give intentionally this year, so as not to stress others with sometimes meaningless things that carry an obligation to keep around for the acctable amount of time. Now, I'm not saying that everything I've ever been given is junk- it's not. Honestly, most of said junk stress was self-induced. BUT, I don't want to be the one that puts that on others, either. So over the next few weeks, I'm going to share a few ideas & suggestions with you on intentional & thoughtful giving. If you're interested in contributing to this, please let me know! This is a topic that I just don't think will be (or even can be) completely covered in a handful of posts!
Sounds exciting!
ReplyDeleteI love this. My husband and I exchange gifts with family out of necessity. We haven't exchanged gifts between he and I for Christmas for quite a few years. The stuff we give on our wish list is stuff we don't necessarily need or if it is we could just as easily purchase it ourselves. As is most of the stuff we buy for the other adults in our families.
ReplyDeleteWe'd be much more content to not exchange gifts between us adults. To give that money to a greater cause.
I love it. Hubby and I are on a very tight budget this year but I have been able to come up with a few things for my husband year that are super on budget AND thing he will actually use and love. I am really excited about it actually. I know others will think the gifts are silly but I know my husband will appreciate them because it shows I KNOW him and what he needs and loves.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I definitely agree (I have moved four times in the past five years) and am finding tension in wanting to give thoughtful gifts without just contributing to an accumulation of stuff. Can't wait to see what your suggestions are!
ReplyDeletelove this. looking forward to more!
ReplyDeletealso, i like you.