027: The Tragic Downside of Material Gifts and 5 Creative Ideas to Try Instead

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027: The Tragic Downside of Material Gifts and 5 Creative Ideas to Try Instead

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Oct 16, 2019

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Tune in as I shed some light on the downsides of material gift giving (environmental and financial impact, to name a few) and inspire you to re-think the holiday season! Enjoy!

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Oct 16, 2019

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027: The Tragic Downside of Material Gifts and 5 Creative Ideas to Try Instead

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