Oh no! Is it Thanksgiving already!? We’re in the holidays!? Stop hyperventilating! The thing with holidays is, it’s meant to be a time to show people love – to gather round the table or fire or tree and share joy. Instead of of stressing about gifts, remember that it really is the thought that counts. For us, this holiday season will be hard. It’s the first anniversary of our brother’s passing, and our focus is on spending time with loved ones. Of course we still give gifts, but we put deep thought into each. Rather than focus on things we focused on giving experiences. My sisters and I text up a storm ideas on how to gift “time” and events. Memories will last longer than a toy thrown in a closet and forgotten after a week of use. We’ve done this before, previously giving donations or only handmade gifts. This year, if it’s an object or thing we’re giving, we’re doing so by supporting small businesses as much as possible. When you make a decision to shop with someone, a person whose face you see or know, it makes a difference in their lives. If you use the links on […]
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