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More things crowd and clutter our spaces as they are more easily made and attainable for all. But I've found that less things and more experiences are the gifts we love best. Here's how to lessen the amount of gifts while still having a sweet impact.
Four gifts isn't the magical number to happiness. Sometimes you'll buy more things in different categories. The goal of want, need, wear, read is to consciously consume and gift LESS things that are MORE meaningful.
4 Gifts for A More Simple Christmas
Get your kid something they really want - something they talked a lot about, but you made the conscious choice to hold off on getting it for them. EX: a game or toy.
4 Gifts for A More Simple Christmas
What's one thing your kid could benefit from? Get whatever that may be for the NEED category! EX: a bike for transportation to and from school.
4 Gifts for A More Simple Christmas
Get your kid a clothing item that has significance, but but that can and will be worn over and over. EX: hiking shoes for family hikes or a coat that they'll cherish.
4 Gifts for A More Simple Christmas
Find a book that caters to something that they really love. EX: A cookbook for your budding chef or book about the history of football for your sports lover.