I saw this post on Stephmodo's blog and thought it was a really good idea. The basis is to pick four really thoughtful gifts for those you tend to buy for in excess (kids, spouse, etc.) instead of mindlessly grabbing up tons of chintzy things that fall apart and/or are forgotten by Valentine's Day.One should receive one gift from each category; something that they:
*want
*need
*can wear
*can read
I just think that's such a great way to enjoy giving gifts by being creative and challenged to really choose something suited to that person. Its also a good way to curb excessive/impulse buying and simplify.
As much as the holiday season is shunned for being commercialized, I think there's a way to enjoy it and live it up while not bowing down to it all in a way that makes you feel like an ass at the beginning of the year. For me, part of the fun of the season involves things that are part of the commercialization, but I decide when & how much I partake in it.
I love a big fat dancing lawn Santa in a giant inflatable globe just as much as the next guy.
Ok, now that's actually where I draw the line.
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