12/01/2023
😍❤️Gifts are my #1 love language. Christmas is THE holiday for me and I love to see gifts for me under the tree!!! I also love giving and celebrating the holiday season. I am done with most of my Christmas holiday shopping. On my list are my boys and man, friends and other family.
📝 Yes, I have a list, and yes I have a budget.
💵In my employee years, we got these nice sized bonuses before christmas, often paid with our first December paycheck😃! Gift giving was sorted!!! Now as an entrepreneur, I start to set money aside a couple months in advance to cover the extra expense for thanksgiving and December festivities.
Here are a few dos and don’ts I have figured out along my journey of love with Christmas and the gift giving season.
🎁Do consider personal tastes: Tailor gifts to the recipient's hobbies, interests, and preferences.
Do think beyond material items: Experiences, subscriptions, or handmade gifts can be just as meaningful.
🎁Do remember your boss and coworkers. These do not have to be large gifts but the thought is usually highly appreciated.
🎁Do mind your budget: Gifts don't need to be extravagant; thoughtful gestures often mean the most.
🎁Do compare prices - Often you can find the same item being sold at a lower price by one seller vs another.
🎁Do give with love and appreciation. Gifts should be an expression of love.
🎁Do decide in your heart what to give with joy and not compulsion!
🎁Do observe your financial boundaries and self love
🎁Do put yourself on the list. You deserve to also enjoy the money you work hard for!
👉🏽Don’t wait till the last-minute rush: Plan ahead to avoid stress and ensure thoughtful selections.
👉🏽Don’t overspend for reciprocity or accolades: Gift-giving should come from the heart, not out of obligation, compulsion, gas-lighting or fear of criticism
👉🏽Don’t give out of guilt because you think you make more money
👉🏽Don’t give to be seen or to be loved. You are intrinsically worthy of love!
🎄May you enjoy giving and receiving gifts this holiday season! 🎀✨
Download my holiday budget on this link.
https://tinyurl.com/HappyJanHolidayBudget
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