bethzaring
Master Chef
I was mulling over the recent thread concerning making financial contributions to worthwhile causes and thought I would relay what I have been doing the past 4 years for Christmas gifts.
I was always a person who insisted on making my Christmas presents for family members, but after almost 30 years of it, I got quite burned out on the process. I now make contributions to a worthwhile organization in the name of my sisters, BIL's and mothers. At first I was concerned how they would feel about receiving no gift and just a card explaining what I had done with the money, and I was quite surprised how well it was received. All the families have responded with gratitude.
This may not work in all situations, but I encourage you to think about this. It enables you to make a significant contribution to an organization that otherwise you may not make.
I was always a person who insisted on making my Christmas presents for family members, but after almost 30 years of it, I got quite burned out on the process. I now make contributions to a worthwhile organization in the name of my sisters, BIL's and mothers. At first I was concerned how they would feel about receiving no gift and just a card explaining what I had done with the money, and I was quite surprised how well it was received. All the families have responded with gratitude.
This may not work in all situations, but I encourage you to think about this. It enables you to make a significant contribution to an organization that otherwise you may not make.