Ep.387: What we really want this Christmas - Gifts Ideas for the Hard to Buy For

Do you have anyone in your life who is hard to buy for at Christmastime? Do you find yourself saying "I have no idea what to get him / her- they don't need anything!" If so, this episode is for you. Krista and Alex begin by talking about why gift giving matters and the spirit that fuels the tradition. We then give you TONS of ideas. From low cost ideas to experiences to subscriptions to tech – we've got you covered. There is no question that the longer we wait to decide what we are giving, the more stress builds, adding to our holiday frenzy. Listen today – decide on your gift – then ENJOY the holiday season! SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW Priya Parker – The Art of Gathering BUY SERVICES THAT HELP housecleaning babysitting pet sitting dinner delivered tech support personal trainer THINK LIKE AN AUCTION HOST – PLAN EXPERIENCES Trader Joe's basket golf simulator time tickets to a show fly fishing guided trip basketball game tickets dinner cooked by a local chef (or you!) tea party for 8 pop up picnic in the park red party – everything is red a standing date once a month classes overnight or weekend away dueling piano bar summer concert HOMEMADE GIFTS art work poem macrame family travel maps recipe book homemade limoncello or kahlua bench made from railroad ties advent wreaths video of parents or grandparents talking about their lives SUBSCRIPTIONS Audible Spotify Adventures in Odyssey Club for kids The Olive Press Olympia Postal Previsions Club Murray's Cheese Jenny's Pint Club TECH GIFTS Portable speaker: Wonderboom 2 Portable car battery charger (for anyone who has a car) Smart Frame: Skylight Air tags (to find things) – this one is a car keyring Remarkable