Mindful Gift-Giving: More Joy, Less Stress | Rachelle Crawford (EP421)
Description
This week, I’m joined by Rachelle Crawford—author of Messy Minimalism and creator of Abundant Life with Less—to talk about simplifying holiday gift-giving. Rachelle shares practical, clutter-free ideas for kids and adults, from hands-on toys and meaningful experiences to useful, intentional gifts that won’t end up in the donation pile. We also discuss how to protect your time during the busy season and drop traditions that no longer serve your family.
Links Discussed in This Episode |
- Previous Episode: All Is Calm(ish): Niro Feliciano on Managing Holiday Stress and Overwhelm (EP419)
- Previous Episode: Minimizing Your Child's Wardrobe with Rachelle Crawford (EP164)
- Connect with Rachelle:
- Website
About Rachelle|
Rachelle Crawford is the author of Messy Minimalism and a registered nurse with a bachelor's of science in nursing. She works as a school nurse at the school her children attend. She lives in Michigan with her husband, Paul, and their three children, Jameson, Raegan, and Amelia.
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