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Simply Christmas..and Yes To Consumerism!

17/11/2012

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And clutter-free gifts.

Well, what I really mean is yes to consumable gifts.

I am, tactfully I hope, letting it be known that as I have enough of everything, and am decluttering still, I would appreciate consumable gifts most - flowers, chocolate, little deli delights, lunch....(just google clutter-free gifts for hundreds of ideas).

Or, even better, gifts to be consumed by someone else more in need than I am - a charity gift in my name is now my favourite kind of Christmas present.

It's a tricky issue isn't it, but I hope that by also giving goats and hens and suchlike, along with a little box of special sweets or somesuch, folks will reciprocate and not be offended by my bringing it up. Last year I was really touched that friends and family did.

By the way, if you harbour any doubts about the effectiveness of giving livestock, read this post on my friend Lynne's blog and see how goats can make brothers out of enemies - don't miss Evans Onyiego's comment....

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Sarah link
17/11/2012 05:36:39 pm

Your title confused me for a moment!. I too like this sort of consumerism The story of the goat was wonderful. Sarahx

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Freda
17/11/2012 08:40:27 pm

Tee-hee, that was the idea! I am so glad you liked the wonderful story of the goat Sarah.

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lucent imagery link
18/11/2012 07:05:53 am

I'm not sure if you read my post last week on this issue, but i feel very similarly. I have found that by talking openly with some family members over the past couple of years, it's now very easily discussed when this time of year arrives. Not everyone understands exactly where I come from but I know that it appeals to many friends when they learn of my plans and they groan at the thought of all the shopping and money to be spent for their families. But the biggest challenge for them is to talk about it with their families and so they go along with it and force themselves to go shopping. This year I'm making food gifts to put into reusable glass jars and recycling some of my cards as gift tags.

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Freda
19/11/2012 07:00:27 am

I do agree that the biggest challenge is to be the first to talk about it - but once the ice is broken....I did enjoy your post!

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lucent imagery link
18/11/2012 07:06:31 am

and getting everyone to dress in one colour for your christmas will be wonderful! have fun!

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julia
18/11/2012 07:19:49 am

one of my friends asks that everyone wear red socks....it's fun...:-)

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julia
18/11/2012 07:18:40 am

one of the most relaxing and memorable Christmas's we have had was the year our son had NO spare money and asked if we could forego gift-exchange with him....we used our gift money to splurge on a goose, and some flowers instead....and we had a leisurely morning together (no gifts to open!) and a wonderful walk in the crisp cold air; relaxing day...no wrappings to dispose of, or feel guilty about not saving...and a leisurely delicious dinner which we made together....also very little shopping to do beforehand!

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Freda
19/11/2012 07:02:18 am

It's interesting that this was one of the most memorable Christmas's isn't it. It sounds perfect.

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