Ahhhh Sarah... I’m hard-agreeing with you so much right now I worry it’s borderline creepy. Because - despite being 42 and, y’know, “a grown up”, it turns out I did need your permission! After spending most of this year in unemployment/debt and my new job’s first pay cheque not kicking into til AFTER Christmas (ho ho ho!) I am still finding myself disappearing down exactly this rabbit hole. But it’s Christmas! But it’s 25% off! But I want to reward them for being not being a dick! I’m a fucking idiot. Thank you for giving me the metaphorical slap round the face I needed.
So much agreeing. And so many options. I grew up with the over-18 name draw (and kids gifts were capped at $10 because huge Catholic-Italian extended family). And it was great. When my kids were young and religion was still a factor in my life, we had the 3-gift rule. (Hey! It was good enough for Baby Jesus, right?!). We did the same 3-gift rule at Easter too instead of candy baskets.
I have a policy against sending Christmas cards, family Christmas photos, or annual newsletters.
And in recent years, we have done away with obligatory holiday (and birthday) gifts altogether. We give, but we only do it when the inspiration strikes.
Yes! It’s fun to give a gift when you find something perfect for someone, no matter the time of year - and to not feel so much pressure to do a year’s worth of spending PLUS coming up with thoughtful gifts for dozens of people all at once. (I love the 3-gift rule and the concept of “Hey, it was good enough for Baby Jesus” 😂)
Ahhhh Sarah... I’m hard-agreeing with you so much right now I worry it’s borderline creepy. Because - despite being 42 and, y’know, “a grown up”, it turns out I did need your permission! After spending most of this year in unemployment/debt and my new job’s first pay cheque not kicking into til AFTER Christmas (ho ho ho!) I am still finding myself disappearing down exactly this rabbit hole. But it’s Christmas! But it’s 25% off! But I want to reward them for being not being a dick! I’m a fucking idiot. Thank you for giving me the metaphorical slap round the face I needed.
YOU ARE VERY WELCOME 🤶🏻
All I want for Christmas is for you (Sarah Knight) to join my work zoom calls and tell people no. Am I the only one???
I smell a side hustle! 😂
So much agreeing. And so many options. I grew up with the over-18 name draw (and kids gifts were capped at $10 because huge Catholic-Italian extended family). And it was great. When my kids were young and religion was still a factor in my life, we had the 3-gift rule. (Hey! It was good enough for Baby Jesus, right?!). We did the same 3-gift rule at Easter too instead of candy baskets.
I have a policy against sending Christmas cards, family Christmas photos, or annual newsletters.
And in recent years, we have done away with obligatory holiday (and birthday) gifts altogether. We give, but we only do it when the inspiration strikes.
Yes! It’s fun to give a gift when you find something perfect for someone, no matter the time of year - and to not feel so much pressure to do a year’s worth of spending PLUS coming up with thoughtful gifts for dozens of people all at once. (I love the 3-gift rule and the concept of “Hey, it was good enough for Baby Jesus” 😂)