Raising Eco Minimalists
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Raising Eco Minimalists
How to graciously tell someone: "no gifts, please" for yourself and your kids - ep. 19
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Laura Durenberger
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Season 1
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Episode 19
In this episode, I'm talking about a topic that everyone is talking about (just not to each other). And that topic is how to tell someone: "no gifts, please".
As we move into the holiday season, many people are wondering how they can broach the topic of not exchanging gifts without offending their friends/family.
The good news is that it can be easier than you think.
In this episode, I talk about:
- Why some people may be insistent on gifts
- Why you may not want to exchange gifts
- 10 tips for how to say "no gifts, please" (or at least offer a compromise)
Resources:
- 10 ways to graciously tell someone: ‘no gifts, please’ (with actual examples)
- A Minimalist and Zero Waste Advent Calendar (with 58 Kindness, Traditions, and Activity-Based, Non-Candy Ideas)
- What is a fiver party and how to throw one (includes a party invitation wording guide)
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