Hello again! How has December been treating you? In case you didn't already know it, we have exactly 14 days until Christmas and if you are like me you are a last minute shopper (thoughtful, but super last minute). Judgement free zone..!! It is stressful, anxiety inducing and not to mention expensive. I know other bloggers have listed "things" you can buy your loved ones, might I take a different approach? How about instead of "things" you can buy, you gift experiences and shared time together? What does that mean? Instead of buying a scarf or a gadget to add to the pile of a million scarfs and gadgets we already have, you shop sites like Living Social or Groupon to gift 5 free yoga classes, or a trip to the salon for a blow out or color, or a massage session for your bestie? You can gift your mother a mother/ daughter mani-pedi day instead of a blouse or a pajama set. I mean don't we ALREADY have enough stuff that we don't really need? Some of the best gifts my husband has ever given me has been time we spent together exploring something new. For example, two birthdays ago he planned a trip to Longwood Gardens that included a night at a super adorable and romantic B&B. We made some great memories exploring the Gardens together. Those memories I hold close to my heart more than any coat or boots I ever drooled over.
Give a gift of time, health and relaxation, those are thoughtful and priceless. Below I am sharing some groupon links for gifts that your loved ones might really appreciate. I am also including a link to Birchbox, have you heard of them? You can buy your loved one a monthly subscription and every month for just $10, they will get a care package with sample beauty products. It is great for the fashionista in your life or the man in your life. Best part of this idea? Its the gift that keeps on giving, they will be reminded of your gift every month for a year (or as long as you'd like)! Pretty cool, huh?
Groupon Blowout
https://www.groupon.com/deals/isaac-b-salon
Groupon Massage
https://www.groupon.com/deals/blondi-s-spa
Groupon Yoga
https://www.groupon.com/deals/bikram-yoga-herald-square
Birchbox
https://www.birchbox.com
These links aren't permanent but there are ALWAYS groupons for blowouts, massages etc so you can treat yourself or your loved ones. I realize as a blogger it would seem I am pushing consumerism and I guess in a way I am, however I am also providing ideas and inspiring creativity. Think outside the box this year. Material possessions we have in abundance and the older I get the more I realize that they don't bring me real happiness. The beauty that I radiate is from within, its from the love I share with my friends and family, not from the outfit I rock or the shoes I obsess over. This Christmas think about gift giving a little differently. It should be a token of your appreciation to that special someone so be thoughtful and mindful.
What are some other ideas you can think of? Share below!
Thanks for reading..XOXO
by LifeStyledByErica
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