{"id":978,"date":"2010-12-10T14:43:04","date_gmt":"2010-12-10T22:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skinnygeneproject.com\/?p=978"},"modified":"2010-12-10T14:43:04","modified_gmt":"2010-12-10T22:43:04","slug":"redefine-gift-giving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinnygeneproject.org\/redefine-gift-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"Redefine Gift Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some people get a jump-start and begin purchasing gifts in July, but most of us are still racking our brains mid December over giving the perfect gift<\/em> to each person on our list.\u00a0 With each passing year, gift giving gets seemingly more difficult. What happened to \u201cit\u2019s the thought that counts?\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n

If you listen to the commercials that encourage you to buy the latest and greatest, you might be persuaded to believe that it\u2019s not the thought, \u00a0but the brand \u00a0that matters. \u00a0We\u2019re here to restore a little sanity and bring the gift giving season back to the thought <\/em><\/strong>and heart<\/em><\/strong> of the matter.<\/p>\n

The greatest part about gift giving is the giving itself.<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Gift giving is an important part of our human nature that has been proven to help us strengthen bonds, define relationships, and express our love and commitment.\u00a0<\/div>\n
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By Thomas Hawk<\/p><\/div>\n

Unfortunately, limited financial resources have had a shrinking effect on our annual gift giving lists. Even with Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Small Business Saturday, it seems financially impossible to give to each person that positively impacts our life.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0So how do we expand our giving without overextending our bank accounts?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

One idea is \u2013 give gifts that don\u2019t have any quantifiable value. That\u2019s right! Gifts that don\u2019t come with a per person price tag (or a tag at all). The biggest gift of all being YOU!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking for some ideas? Think extended warranty.\u00a0 Give gifts that have long-term benefits and help fulfill a specific need.<\/p>\n

Are you a great cook?<\/strong> Put together a list of healthy recipes and email them to friends. Start an annual tradition of sharing recipes.\u00a0\u00a0
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Are you a great listener with a positive outlook on life?<\/strong> Create a small support group among friends.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Do you live a healthy lifestyle?<\/strong>\u00a0 Be an accountability ally for a friend that wants to make healthier choices.\u00a0 Be a walking buddy or healthy dining partner.<\/p>\n

Have your family and friends asked (or begged) you to take the steps needed to improve your health?<\/strong>\u00a0 Take the plunge. Put a bag of coins in each person\u2019s stocking and tell them that you\u2019re ready for change.<\/p>\n

The point is, don\u2019t let finances dictate your gift giving this year. Great creative<\/strong>. Redefine gift giving<\/strong>. Always remember, YOU are the greatest gift you can give<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Some people get a jump-start and begin purchasing gifts in July, but most of us are still racking our brains mid December over giving the perfect gift to each person on our list.\u00a0 With each passing year, gift giving gets seemingly more difficult. What happened to \u201cit\u2019s the thought that counts?\u201d \u00a0 If you listen… <\/p>\n

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