Mother’s Day is fast approaching. I decided to put together a quick gift guide in case you need some last minute ideas. All products are under $50 so it is budget friendly as well. Last November I shared a post about gifting woes and the fact that Americans have so much stuff. I recommended gifting experiences instead of stuff. I still think that is a great first choice, but like I said, if you need something in a hurry a small gift like those above may be a good option.
This weekend the hubs and I are taking some friends out to the country so 4-wheelers and s’mores are in my future (yay). Next week is the last week in the semester and also when three of my student assistants, who have been with me for years, are graduating. It’s bittersweet and we’ve celebrated several times over the last few weeks. I am happy for them to move onto their careers and face all the challenges that will be thrown at them. As always, I am apprehensive about the change, but it is also an opportunity for me to face challenges.
I write this from our place in the country with Lexi snuggled by my side, but bacon is calling my name so I will end here. If you have Mother’s Day gift ideas share them in the comments. I’d love to know what you have bought your mom or will be buying this year.
Until next post…xoxo Becca
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach I wanted to share my thoughts on gifting and all the stuff we accumulate. Take it from someone who went from a 2,000 sq ft house full of stuff to a less than 800 sq ft apartment which contains less than a quarter of what said house did. If I haven’t learned anything else from this experience, I now know the importance stuff lacks. If I can’t eat it, wear it (let’s be honest I still love clothes), or travel to it, then I don’t have a desire for it.
The holidays make people crazy with trying to find the “perfect” gift for everyone. Each of whom probably has everything they could possibly need. We spend endless amounts of time and money trying to please each other with stuff. This year I am thankful to say the family is going on a Christmas trip together rather than buying gifts. I can’t tell you how stress free I feel knowing I don’t have to hunt down the perfect gift(s) and not blow my budget.
This is the advice I offer you as we move into the holiday season. Spend time with the ones you love rather than aiming to please them with material goods. Take a trip, or if that’s not in the budget, volunteer together. Maybe as a family you adopt a family in need and spend the money providing for others. If you must buy gifts, why not gift experiences like cooking classes, a painting party (you know…the ones that are BYOB lol), or if there are kids involved a trip to the zoo, the aquarium, or the movies. We all know movies are expensive! If a city near you offers a museum pass or membership that could be a good option for families.
If you choose to participate in the craziness that is Black Friday, may the odds be ever in your favor. Until next post…xoxo Becca
One more pieces of advise, spend wisely and within your means…
Becca
born and raised Texan
Hi all and welcome to my cozy little place in the blogosphere. My name is Becca and I'm a born and raised Texan. After college I got married. Got a puppy. Got a house. And then I decided I wanted to share daily life, struggles, ambitions, and everything in between.
