Showing posts with label creative gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label creative gifts. Show all posts

Monday, November 28, 2011

The Meaningful Gifts on a Budget Dillemma Continued


My general approach to the Meaningful Gifts on a Budget problem has been to create something: cards, art, write a song, etc. I've gotten better at creatively dealing with this annual dilemma myself, but until this year I never thought that others might be dealing with the same thing - until I googled it.

I struggle with the sell, sell, buy, buy, thing that happens during the holidays. It can be depressing. So it's easier to judge and bemoan the state of the materialistic west (or try to ignore it) than think of making a difference somehow. Besides how important is giving gifts anyway?

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

The Meaningful Gifts Budget Dilemma

Most years the holidays are a mix of joy (Christmas songs have that part covered) and the angst (a less common holiday song theme) of trying to find or make gifts that are meaningful. On a budget. A CNN article from last year had some good ideas -- being honest, regifting, etc.

Christa and I have also learned a few things through trial and error in this area. Reflection helps. Patience is called for. Also - creativity, planning and (go figure) trust!

If you're facing a Meaningful Gifts Budget Challenge this year may you find grace for yourself and others and take the chance to learn something in the process.