Ep 34: Why I’ll Absolutely Never Do a No-Gift Kids Birthday

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links): Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/34 Discover my favorite resources here Tidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way.  Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challenge Happier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home. Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying ********************** Have you ever heard of a no-gift party and wondered if it was right for you or your family? It seems like no-gift parties are popping up all over the internet these days and the idea can be appealing. I get it. Your home is already overflowing with stuff. But, what is a no-gift party anyway. Well, it’s just as it sounds. It’s a party to celebrate, but you ask the guests to not bring gifts. They can be tempting. You know you already have enough stuff and your kids have enough toys they could outfit a former Toys-R-Us. But, is not getting gifts for your child really the answer to your clutter problem? That’s up to you to decide, but here’s what happened when I had a no-gifts party for my daughter and why I will absolutely never have a no-gifts party again, even as a minimalist mom. And if you are wondering what to do instead, I’ve got you covered with 4 gift giving options that’s sure to please everyone no matter where you are on your minimalism journey. This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will help you discover: What a no-gifts party is actually like What guests feel about no-gifts parties How to decide what kinds of gifts to give your kids for their birthdays or other gift-giving holidays 4 alternatives options instead of a no-gift party What I actually gave my daughter for her 7th birthday ********************** Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial  Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc  ********************** Subscribe & Review Are you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!