While I was in town today I saw a sign that read wastefree holidays. It was advertising a website that anyone living and working in King, Kitsap, Thurston or the City of Tacoma should take a look at.The site offers links to business owners that are offering discounts on items such as lodging, cruises, museum passes, and gifts in general that are experiences not just stuff.
I love the idea. It seems every year I spend a lot of money on storage solutions to find space for the gifts. Then there is hollering at the kids to pick up all the stuff I just bought them, that is now on the floor. Most of the time I think that the stuff is not memorable either. I asked my 11 year old what her favorite gift that she got last year was, and after a long pause I finally asked-" Do you remember what you got for Christmas last year?" She didn't, but I do- I am still paying for some of it.
So go check out this site, and maybe make some memories this holiday season. Fill your hearts with joy instead of filling your house with stuff!
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Dinah - One year I bought my father and step mother a trip to Italy for Christmas. My music career had gone well and I had made a lot of money that year. I thought it was time to pay them back for all the years I crashed on the couch, ate their food, borrowed money, and told them "someday I'll make it." It was payback time in my book. Not only was the trip better than another pair of slippers for my dad, but the meaning behind it was a big deal with them. I think memories are some of the best gifts you can give. Although I wouldn't mind a new PS3 if anyone wants to forgo the memories.