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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just walk in to any Home Goods…to me it’s crushing. All the plastic. All the trend decor, only to be replaced 6 months later. New throw pillows, new vases, new wreaths, wall art… [/quote]

This. There is is much junk at the holidays — oddity mugs you get at white elephants, foam decorations that last a year or two, plastic trinkets in advent calendars…

I’m traveling with my family this year and while we’ll be doing gifts (and, obviously, flying…) I’ve basically opted out of the rest of the holiday season. It makes me realize just how much disposable stuff we normally get as part of the season.

(And, yes, I’m not saying we’re doing anything right. It’s just what I’ve noticed this year, in a year we’re kind of ‘skipping’ all but Christmas Day itself. [/quote]
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[b]All the seasonal decor in general is just wasteful, plastic crap. I cringe every season watching the changeover at Target, Michaels, Home Goods, Five Below, Dollar Tree etc. (So much of what is in these stores is just generally unnecessary plastic awfulness.)
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I love reusable gift bags. Most of mine have been gifted to me. I bought a bunch 15 years ago for Christmas gifts that are still in use. The wrapping paper we do use is recycled.
Greeting cards for birthdays, anniversaries, valentines day, mother's day, father's day, etc. So expensive ($5) and just goes into the recycle bin. There is a time and place for a heartfelt note, but it doesn't need to be a glittery, pre-made card.
Obligation gifts. Gift baskets. Please don't give me general knick-knacks or decor or candles or whatever. And don't be annoyed that I didn't get you something when I don't know you well.[/quote]

Will you please go over to the thread started by the woman who is addicted to Christmas decor and slap her upside the head? Thank you![/quote]

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