Most of us want to SIMPLIFY Christmas, but we hesitate because we know everyone in our family won't agree. Today, let's talk about WHY its so important to push past our fear and HOW we can have these (sometimes) tough conversations about Holiday gifts & get togethers.

🎄 S I M P L E C H R I S T M A S P L A Y L I S T :
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SIMPLE Holiday Planning Method for LESS Stress: https://youtu.be/WfjpeRBYxNI

📱 The Complete Index of Elf on the Shelf Ideas: https://www.ithinkwecouldbefriends.com/complete-index-elf-shelf-ideas/

💝 Start a NEW Tradition with your Elf on the Shelf (parents will LOVE this low-stress option): https://youtu.be/iXUvVCcXLvU

🖨 Printable Holiday Calendar: https://www.ithinkwecouldbefriends.com/2018/10/20/pre-christmas-worksheet-to-reduce-stress-anxiety/

🚫 How to Opt Out of Gift Exchanges (w/o Looking like a Scrooge):
Blog Post: https://www.ithinkwecouldbefriends.com/2013/10/26/opting-out-of-gift-exchanges/
Video: https://youtu.be/DPpYd72iYvE

🎁 What Teachers REALLY want for Christmas (written by a TEACHER): https://www.ithinkwecouldbefriends.com/2013/11/09/top-ten-teacher-christmas-gifts/

💳 Creative Gift Card Ideas: https://www.ithinkwecouldbefriends.com/2015/10/13/creative-gift-card-ideas/

🏠 EASY Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses: https://www.ithinkwecouldbefriends.com/2017/11/25/diy-gingerbread-house-ideas-kit-free-printable-topper-decorations/

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R E L A T E D :

Eliminate Paper Clutter Video Part 1: https://youtu.be/wdX-aj9LQ2Y

Organize Paper Clutter Video Part 2: https://youtu.be/sWzboHYxwhk

THE TRICK TO SIMPLIFY YOUR KITCHEN QUICKLY: https://youtu.be/0t1ulgDtoDA

KITCHEN TOUR : https://youtu.be/mHQQWHuWh0Q

MY MEAL PLANNING SYSTEM VIDEO : https://youtu.be/31ZfV3IzqJs


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📺 P O P U L A R R E L A T E D:

Why I became a Minimalist: https://youtu.be/m7IyvfXanFI

The Best Place to Start with Minimalism: https://youtu.be/Gh7UiYnxDzc

What to do when You get STUCK: https://youtu.be/c9YMz-9ZydQ

Video FAQ: https://youtu.be/b-_vat5Pd9I


🖥 R E L A T E D P O S T S:

How I store and organize kids clothes: http://www.theminimalmom.com/how-i-store-organize-kids-clothes/

Baby Keepsakes- What we keep & how: http://www.theminimalmom.com/baby-boxes/

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