Tag Archives: holidays
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
Neighbor’s Party is BYOB
During the holidays, my husband and I met a new neighbor at a holiday party. We exchanged information and decided we’d get together for lunch in the near future. Well, I got a text from this neighbor yesterday, asking my … Continue reading
Adventure
What are your vacation plans for the holidays? What destinations are on your bucket list ? Have you done any short weekend getaways recently? Do you prefer a summer or winter vacation? What’s the most amazing hotel you’ve ever stayed in? What’s … Continue reading
We Ate Nothing But Onions
Recently, I stood over the stove caramelizing onions. The smell suddenly reminded me of that summer we spent cooped up in our tiny dark apartment. Hiding from the heat in the day and caramelizing onions in the evening. Excited by … Continue reading
