FROM THE
EDITOR Our Gifting To quote a well-loved favorite line from the movie Elf: “Santa? Here? I know him!” Yes. Santa’s coming! And this is the perfect issue for everyone who is getting ready. Especially if you value shopping local, and especially if you lean toward experiential or consumable gifts which are both quite in vogue! Check out our Local Holiday Food and Gift Guide beginning on page 26 for some great ideas. And if you are still trying to catch the holiday spirit, you will also want to read our list of local holiday events beginning on page 10. At our house and our stage of life we are beginning to think a little differently about gifting. Last Christmas instead of showering our now adult kiddos with gifts, we took a family vacation departing the day after Christmas. While it was a little strange to NOT be shopping throughout the month of December and the number of gifts under the tree were far fewer, I was more relaxed leading up to Christmas, and our daughters gave the pivot a resounding thumbs up afterward. Everyone loved it so much that we are doing something similar again this year. Gifting each other our time and experiences together. I have tried to apply this to other gifting situations as well. My younger daughter would always opt for a massage over a new sweater, and my older daughter would always prefer a play or a concert to something wrapped with a bow. I am not perfect at it yet, but always shifting and remembering what they will truly treasure. We went to Fiddler on the Roof at the Boulder Dinner Theatre this year to celebrate my Mom’s and Mother-in-Law’s birthdays, which are both in November, and created a memory that I hope will last much longer than something in a box. My husband and his brother, who live in different cities, opted to meet each other for a college football game this year rather than exchanging birthday gifts. They had a great time and created a memory that will last for years. A “thing” can be an experience too. I know that my brother and my brother-inlaw would both prefer a fine bourbon or a rare cigar to anything from a sporting goods store. These gifts feel like a reward and bring them community and relaxation. The approach does not need to be completely exclusive. There is great fun in shopping and selecting something that is just perfect for your loved one; in wrapping it, presenting it, and watching them delight in receiving it. And believe me, I still love to buy “things,” especially for my girls. But doing this selectively with thought and intent, and without getting swallowed up in consumerism. I hope you find in this issue some ideas for heartfelt gifts for those you care for; both the kind that are wrapped and the kind that are lived. And may this holiday season bring peace and joy to all. Until next time. Thanks for reading and Merry Christmas,
Tina Eichner, Editor & Publisher
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