I Told My Family That Starting October 20th, I’d Stop Buying Christmas Gifts for Anyone Over 18—Grandkids Only. This Is What Happened

I Told My Family That Starting October 20th, I’d Stop Buying Christmas Gifts for Anyone Over 18—Grandkids Only. This Is What

playing games, or taking a walk to see the lights.

You don’t need to replace every gift with another activity. Sometimes simply having more time to enjoy one another is enough.

The Best Christmas Gift I Gave Myself Was Permission to Change

When I sent that message on October 20th, I expected a little pushback. I expected some awkwardness. I worried that I might spend the entire holiday explaining myself.

What I didn’t expect was how much lighter I would feel once the decision was made.

I still cared about

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