Meaningful Christmas Giving
Hello friends,
I wanted to share an idea with you to consider over the holidays. Do you ever feel like you are buying things for others out of a sense of obligation, not because they actually need or necessarily want what you are getting them? I know when people ask me what I want for Christmas I typically feel stumped, I really don't need any more material things, so I wrack my brain trying to think of ideas for them. (Although this year I really do need one thing, a NEW PAIR of LUNGS!)
This year, My Aunt JoBeth set a wonderful example of a better way to give gifts this holiday season. Instead of spending money to buy her brothers things they may not even want, she chose to donate the money in their names to a couple of her favorite charities. What a thoughtful and caring gift that will bring her brothers joy while at the same time benefit some wonderful organizations.
I would encourage you to consider doing this same thing, even if you use only a percentage of what you normally spend on this type of giving. I know your adult recipients will appreciate your thoughtfulness and knowing that their gift is actually benefiting others.
All my love! Nancy
I wanted to share an idea with you to consider over the holidays. Do you ever feel like you are buying things for others out of a sense of obligation, not because they actually need or necessarily want what you are getting them? I know when people ask me what I want for Christmas I typically feel stumped, I really don't need any more material things, so I wrack my brain trying to think of ideas for them. (Although this year I really do need one thing, a NEW PAIR of LUNGS!)
This year, My Aunt JoBeth set a wonderful example of a better way to give gifts this holiday season. Instead of spending money to buy her brothers things they may not even want, she chose to donate the money in their names to a couple of her favorite charities. What a thoughtful and caring gift that will bring her brothers joy while at the same time benefit some wonderful organizations.
I would encourage you to consider doing this same thing, even if you use only a percentage of what you normally spend on this type of giving. I know your adult recipients will appreciate your thoughtfulness and knowing that their gift is actually benefiting others.
All my love! Nancy
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