ADVENT CHAOS CALENDAR; Redefining Holiday Gifting When Money, Kids, And Capitalism Collide

We unpack why Christmas spending spirals with ADHD and how small shifts can prevent the January crash. From reframing kids’ lists to smarter timing, secondhand wins, and handmade gifts, we keep the magic without the debt or guilt.• reframing children’s lists as ideas to reduce pressure• sharing lists with relatives to spread costs• pacing purchases to match pay cycles• using Black Friday with a pre-made plan• applying a 24-hour pause to cut impulse buys• spotting scams with URL checks and reverse image search• making handmade gifts and photo frames• finding themed jumpers secondhand• saying no to secret santas and costly socials• balancing anti-consumerist values with real-world needsSupport the showFurther TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.Artwork by GenFor more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE. To make a small donation towards our podcasting expenses, visit our BUY ME A COFFEE we are eternally gratefulllllll!!!PLEASE like and subscribe, and if you enjoyed the show, leave us a review. Let's get ADHD MUMS up the pod charts and raise awareness when we all need it most! See you next Wednesday! xxx