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Do Make Giving & Receiving Easier Make a fast sweep of the house for give-aways before the influx of holiday gifts. 1) carry a bag to contain your haul; 2) focus on EASY DECISIONS; 3) set a timer: 5 mins per room? 4) don't underestimate kids' ability to let go of stuff; 5) create a home for "gifts to give," or items to re-gift; 6) schedule a donation drop-off on your calendar (email me for charity suggestions); 7) bask in your new clarity. |
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Don't Suffer Set that timer for just 1 minute and think: "What 1 event or task did I sweat last December that wasn't worth the stress, i.e., no return on my investment?" Those last 30 Christmas cards? That boring party? The multi-store quest for the ideal gift wrap? The assumption that everything has to be perfect? Don't do it this year! |
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Get Low-Clutter Gifts Constantly I hear: "I don't love or have space for this sweater/vase/piano, but it was a gift so I have to keep it." So think virtual or experiential: music, events, gift cards, services (babysitting, laundry, wardrobe/houseplant/decorating consultation, etc., by you or others). Include a "home" where they can collect and keep track of all of their gift cards. |
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Give & Get Great Meals First Slice makes amazing local and organic meals for subscribers and Chicago's hungry alike. Pick up 3 every weekend for 3 months (family of 3: $68/wk; single: $35/wk; everyone: less time cooking all week) at their fab Lillistreet Arts Center cafe. Gifts of full or partial subscriptions available. Proceeds turn directly into great food for those less fortunate, so call/email today to subscribe or volunteer. |
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A SPECIAL "GIVE" (OR "GET") |