It’s that time of year – the ‘gift season’. Religion seems like an after thought when so much emphasis is placed on what the holidays are supposed to be like. Who is cooking dinner? Has the house been decorated to the nines? And most importantly, what are you going to buy Uncle Leo?
It really is tough, though I’m sure I make it even harder on myself than it needs to be. I think that what I buy a person says so much about me – was my gift unique, was it thoughtful, was it what they wanted, etc.? Sometimes I think it’s just easier to give gift cards or money but then you’re seen as boring, unimaginative and can even get accused of not knowing the person well enough to be able to read their mind and know exactly what they want.
So I’ve come up with a list of ideas which might help you. Continue reading “Buying Gifts Stresses Me Out”