EPISODE · Dec 11, 2018 · 28 MIN
Why we don't do the gift of experiences for our kids on Christmas
from Motherhood Simplified · host Krista Lockwood
Gift-giving can be one of the biggest sources of clutter in our homes, especially around the holidays. If you’re trying to be more intentional about what comes into your home, clutter-free gift ideas can help. In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to shift the focus away from stuff and toward meaningful, practical gifts that truly add value.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Why asking for clutter-free gifts doesn’t always work – How to navigate conversations with family and friends who may not share your perspective.Experience gift ideas – What they are, why they matter, and how they create lasting memories.Mixing experiences with physical gifts – How to strike a balance so gift-givers still feel like they’re contributing in a meaningful way.Keeping the conversation ongoing – How to help family and friends understand your values without making it feel like you’re enforcing strict rules.Simple and meaningful clutter-free gifts – Ideas that are thoughtful, practical, and encourage connection.Key Takeaways:Most people don’t naturally think about clutter-free gifts, so guiding the conversation is key.Experience gifts can be more meaningful than physical items, but pairing them with a tangible element can make them even more special.Shifting the focus from stuff to moments takes time, but it’s a change worth making.Links & Resources Mentioned:Related Blog Posts:Are Clutter-Free Gifts Right for Your Family?Clutter-Free Christmas DecorWhy We Don’t Do the Gift of ExperiencesWant to simplify the holidays and declutter your home year-round? Join the Motherhood Simplified community and newsletter for weekly decluttering tips, projects, and support—all free. Sign up here.Listen & Subscribe:If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with a friend. Your support helps more moms simplify their homes and focus on what truly matters.Gift-giving should feel joyful, not overwhelming. Let’s make this season one of meaningful connection.
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https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified (!ereh deifilpmiS gnirettulceD teG) https://motherhoodsimplified.com/cyc-podcast (!ereh ediug gnirettulced eerf ruoy teG) Why we don't do experiences as gifts in our home. Learn why as a minimalist family, we DON'T do the gift of experience or time for our kids. We don't follow a set rule of gifts, either. We get them toys, and we enjoy giving them! It feels weird to give experiences as a gift to my kids. I feel like as a mother, time is something I should just give freely to my children. Wrapping it up and giving it as something special feels weird to me. I give my children time and energy all the time because I love and care for them, not because it's Christmas. The ages of my kids are something that I do consider and for my teens and tweens experience gifts are absolutely something we can consider. However my one and three year old don't have the understanding of opening up a zoo pass or museum pass. Even if they do understand it, when they open it on Christmas morning they are going to want to go right then. Obviously that isn't something we can do on Christmas morning. Gifts and things aren't inherently bad I think we swing too far on the pendulum. We spend the other 364 days of the year overconsuming and drowning in clutter that by the time we get to Christmas it just feels like way too much. Imagine you ate dessert all day long. By the time dessert time comes around you are going to want nothing to do with it! The same is true for Christmas gifts. Christmas morning is an experience As kids, waking up on Christmas morning is exciting. You will need to decide what your values are and what you want your traditions to be. To me though, Christmas morning and receiving gifts is an experience in itself. I'll also admit that Christmas morning is an experience I want to enjoy with my kids! The rest of the year is spent living minimally and well This means my norm is not an abundance of stuff, extra gadgets and messes. When Christmas morning happens I can fully embrace and enjoy it. If you want that too check out the links below! Toy Decluttering 101 Let's get in touch Join live episode recordings and be a part of our Facebook Community here The Facebook group is our main hub for decluttering challenges, support and fun! For media inquiries email [email protected] Join the Facebook Group here! https://motherhoodsimplified.com/how-being-clutter-free-made-christmas-joyful-again/ (How being clutter free made Christmas joyful again) https://motherhoodsimplified.com/handle-gifts-family-friends-home-already-full-brim/ (How To Handle Gifts From Family And Friends When Your Home Is Already Cluttered) https://motherhoodsimplified.com/simplified-christmas-part-1/ (Simplified Christmas Part 1) https://motherhoodsimplified.com/how-to-declutter-before-christmas/ (How to declutter before Christmas!) https://motherhoodsimplified.com/how-to-declutter-so-you-can-have-a-joyful-christmas-full-of-gratitude-instead-of-burden/ (How to declutter so you can have a joyful Christmas full of gratitude instead of burden)
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