Tag Archives: gifts
Joys of Buy Nothing Groups
This past Christmas, partly as an experiment in avoiding the commerce of the holidays, I got my entire extended family — 14 people — thoughtful, personal gifts that fellow Buy Nothing-ers bestowed upon me. (I did this over a period … Continue reading
Be Truly Generous
For a gift to be truly generous, it must be as generous to the giver as the recipient. As the holiday season draws closer and the marketing frenzy for spending kicks into overdrive, I want you to keep this in … Continue reading
Full of Stories
Everything in our house has a story to tell I believe a house feels more like a home when its full of stories -Diane Mathews Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real-life … Continue reading
Best Gift :Give Someone Some Much-Needed Downtime
Exhausted parents are desperate for it, overextended teenagers crave it, and overworked teachers deserve it. All of our brains need it. So, give the gift of your time by giving someone else a break! You might offer to babysit or let someone … Continue reading
Rosh Hashana
I mailed my former therapist a Rosh Hashana card but never expected a reply. My heart leaped when I received one. When I opened the letter, I saw that it was from her husband, not her. My brilliant, quick-witted, huge-hearted … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 