The story
Every year, right around the third week of October, I have the same moment of panic. I’m standing in Target for “just one thing,” and suddenly I’m staring at three aisles of ribbon, advent calendars, peppermint bark, and those giant gift sacks that somehow cost $6.99 apiece now. My phone notes are full of half-ideas, my cart has wrapping paper before Halloween candy, and I can practically hear December getting louder.
If you’ve ever tried to hold together a full-time job, regular life, and a family holiday
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