A few years ago I discovered the joy of online shopping. Don't laugh, yes I own an internet based business, so you would think this would be obvious...but I had never tried to mass shop online. My husband and I sat down and ordered all of the presents in one happy credit card transaction. When the box arrived I was ecstatic. My shopping was done and I hadn't been driving all over town like a crazy woman in search of a parking space.
While I try to remember "the reason for the season," we all know the traditions are what take a lot of time and focus. Just planning the meal can cause a headache if you aren't careful.
So why do I point this out? Well, the craziest part about all of this tradition making and festivity having is that often in our search for large numbers of presents (for people we only see once a year,) we wreak havoc on our minds and budgets. What's even worse is the number of useless presents we all buy and receive each year. (Electric socks or cable knit reindeer sweaters anyone?)
When the flurry or wrapping paper has subsided, no one wants to be left with a gift that can only be described as next year's white elephant gift. So what to do...?
I humbly suggest finding a useful gift. I remember when I was a young wife I told my husband to NEVER buy me an appliance that would help me do more cooking, cleaning or housework. Now I am begging for a blender. I think my definition of a fabulous gift changed from luxurious to practical somewhere after kids arrived.
This year I would suggest combining a practical gift with the ease of internet shopping. Prepared Binder - Home Edition is a great way to give your family a useful gift they will actually use.
And who knows...maybe this year you will eliminate a little of the holiday craziness?
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