New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

Conscious Christmas

CHANGE YOUR PERCEPTION OF GIFT-GIVING

Most people would much rather receive a small, thoughtful gift than an overload of items that will probably never be used. There are a few wonderful ways you can offer something unique and tangible, including the gift of an experience. This could be in the form of wellness or massage vouchers, movie tickets or even a hand-drawn card offering a special home-cooked dinner. Some more ideas include garden work or babysitting services. Time is a precious thing you can offer and it’s always a well-received idea. If you’d like to buy a physical present, why not support local makers and businesses? Farmers’ markets and artisan homewares stores are wonderful places to look.

CREATE YOUR OWN TAGS

The personal touch is everything, and by creating your own tags using cardboard, stamps, scissors and a

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