Between the dinner parties, seasonal activities and gift exchange, the holiday season can be a very costly time of year. We can feel compelled to accumulate more and more in response to the persistent advertisements that can reach us via notification at any time of the day. I am making a concerted effort this season…
Tag: consumerism
Minimalist Christmas List
It's that time again! Once we have cleared the Thanksgiving table my festive side shifts into high gear to welcome the holiday season. We all have our favorite time of the year and for me, that is the winter holiday season mainly Christmas and New Year's Eve. It is the season of giving and is…
The Luxury of Less
Our culture tells us through pervasive advertising and the comparison trap of social media that we are not enough and that we can remedy our failures through conspicuous consumption. We purchase status symbols to "elevate" our persona in an attempt to bolster our self-esteem. In light of this, it is understandable that many of us…