The Best Gifts are still available, but they won't be for long
There is always time to get the best gifts for your friends and family for the holidays. The best part is that the best gifts can be super inexpensive.
While the holidays have turned into something “run by a big eastern syndicate,” you do not have to succumb to the commercialism. We need each other more than ever, and it starts by showing our love to one another through actions.
- Time – the absolute best gift that you can give anyone is your time. Time is the most valuable commodity that we possess. We cannot stop, control or save time. Once it has passed, it is gone – never to be gotten back. Think carefully about what you spend your time on and see if it matches your values. Then ask yourself who should I be spending my time with?
- Experiences – granted experiences can cost a huge amount of money, but they do not have to. Hiking through a local park or on a nearby trail is usually free. Throwing a ball or a Frisbee won’t cost much. Going to an art museum or a First Friday event can also be inexpensive. Not only will you be spending time with the person, but you will also be creating memories. You can never have too many fond memories.
- Something handmade – there are many reasons why you may not be able to spend time with someone you care about: distance or schedules that don’t match, for example. Making something by hand and giving that to someone shows that you are thinking about them and that you care. Whether it is a craft or home-baked cookies, these gifts are some of the best.
- Donation to a charity – we all have enough things. By donating to a local charity, you provide the recipient with the knowledge that you care about them and you know what is important to them. You also do not clutter up the house with another item that is going into next year’s garage sale. (Check out a list of charities to donate to.)
While the holidays have turned into something “run by a big eastern syndicate,” you do not have to succumb to the commercialism. We need each other more than ever, and it starts by showing our love to one another through actions.