The Center for a New American Dream has launched a campaign to simplify the holidays - take the pledge at the link below (there are several categories you can pledge on) and pass along. The website lists all kinds of good ideas.
http://www.newdream.org/programs/beyond-consumerism/simplify-holidays/ (Pledge at bottom left :)
Want your holidays wrapped in more meaning — and less stuff?
The holidays, meant to be a time of peace, reflection, and celebration, too often exhaust rather than uplift us. If you sometimes feel trapped by the shopping, spending, and frenzied preparations, you aren’t alone.
Increasingly, Americans {Edit: and everyone else - Canadian here :)} are tired of the commercialization of the season and want more of what matters… not just more stuff. This year, you don’t have to rack up credit card debt or get swept up in the season’s commercialism. Instead, consider creating holidays that instill more meaning into the season and encourage more sharing, laughter, creativity, and personal renewal.
With our Simplify the Holidays campaign, New Dream is here to help you get started. We hope our tips and resources will help you reduce stress and increase personal fulfillment during this holiday season.
