Did you know that in 2020 the average consumer spent $850 on Christmas gifts? If you're earning the average women's salary of around $36000 per year, that's more than 2% of your annual salary on gifts for the Christmas season.

For Ashley, this brings up feelings of guilt and obligation around gifting during the Christmas season. And she's alongside Sumi to unpack these feelings and explore ways in which women can rewrite the gifting rules this Christmas. 

There's practical advice on what to give children, when to make something yourself, and how to become more savvy with your finances when it comes to gift-buying over the festive season. Ashley and Sumi agree to disagree about Secret Santa, proving that everyone has their own unique approach to gifting at Christmas. And with this episode to listen to, you'll be sure to make smarter gifting purchases going forward!

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"I like Secret Santa (and/or White Elephant) if money is a concern for you. It's a great way to have fun with the experience..."  ~  Sumi Krishnan

In This Episode:

- Looking at what's behind the meaning of giving someone a gift 

- Becoming more savvy with your finances

- Making homemade cookies (with brown butter)

- Setting up an investment account for nieces and nephews

- Sending small gifts throughout the year to deepen your connection

- Not feeling obligated to give in to gift-giving pressure

- Exploring the adage 'Never show up to someone's house empty-handed'

- What about Secret Santa? Is it about the laughs, or is it about the gifts?

And so much more!

Resources:

The Sociology study Sumi mentions -  It Is My Turn Now: How and Why ‘Single’ Women Complain about Non-Reciprocal Gift-Giving

Connect with Sumi Krishnan:

- Instagram

Connect with Ashley Baxter:

- Website