Those of us who want to simplify our lives, especially from clutter, have a hard time with receiving gifts. If you really don't need it, but it comes from a loved one, you want to hold onto it because you love them, yet...
My family has become really good at choosing gifts that aren't the "sit around on the shelf" type. They are generous with things I'll use up or wear. Recently, my kids gave me "experience" gifts. These gifts were to spend time with each adult child going to some event in which we were both interested. One was a cookie tour throughout a historic area's bakeries. The other was a day at a cooking convention with vendors, how-to sessions, and a Food Network star cooking demonstration. I loved spending one-on-one time with my adult children, the memories made, and all we learned! Plus, nothing with those took up space.
Consider your gift giving this year. Can you give an experience to someone? How about a service like babysitting or car washing? Could you donate to a charity in their honor? If asked for your wish list, offer those suggestions.
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