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We're probably not the only ones who think that holiday consumerism has gone off its rails. Consumers spent a total of $438.6 billion during the 2005 holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. Sure enough, Center for a New American Dream, a Maryland-based non-profit, tackles the superficiality of the holiday season by calling for a return to meaning.
With 39 inexpensive, creative, and eco-friendly gift ideas listed, you won't be wanting for inspiration. Our favorites are waste- and clutter-free: Gifts of time, such as a gift certificate for a home-cooked meal or a day of babysitting; donations to a favorite cause or non-profit; and a good ol' cookie swap. To create a voucher your gift recipient can "cash in," download and print these coupons (PDF) from Buy Nothing Christmas or ink out your own.
How are you planning to simplify your holidays? ::Center for a New American Dream
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