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Shop Wiser – Part 1

November 19, 2014 //  by Courtney

shopwiser day 1

Last year, I did an entire week of Shop Wiser and I want to encourage you to go back. I’d full recommend all of those gifts and ideas again this year. Shop wiser is just going to be two days this year.

What does “SHOP WISER” mean? It means we are going to shop every Christmas – and I want to be wise with my time and money. Be intentional with the companies I support each year.

Links from last year.

Shop Wiser Day 1 – Shop to GIVE

Shop Wiser Day 2: Shop to EMPOWER

Shop Wiser Day 3: Shop to TRAIN HEARTS

Shop Wiser Day 4: Shop to CONNECT

Shop Wiser Day 5 – Shop to SUPPORT WOMEN

 

For this year, I am offering up my thought process for shopping.

As I am planning for my own gifts, I want to think harder vs spend more money. I want to spend less, yet touch more hearts. And that frankly requires more brain time. If we want to reach the hearts of our family – it take a minute to think about that.

Let’s shop wiser – in a way that makes a gift stick around. A gift that reaches the heart isn’t fleeting. It means something to the recipient.

Start with these three groups as you make your list.

what they need.

whey they love to do.

what they need to hear.

 

Example. WHAT THEY NEED.

I think it’s so fun to meet a true need during Christmas. Is there a NEED in the classroom for your teacher? Can you give a gas card for that teenager that drives so far to babysit? Can you replace your mom’s bakeware she has used for 20 years? Or does your Compassion child need a way to feed his/her family or need medicine? Sometimes, our friends or family will mention a need in passing and we can meet it and blow their mind that we listened. I know it feels good to me – when I know someone really thought of me and knows my needs.

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Example. WHAT THEY LOVE TO DO.

My Ella simply loves loves loves to play school and her favorite birthday gifts were school supplies – REAL teacher supplies. One friend ordered her pencils with “Miss DeFeo” on them. One friend went to a teacher store and got her real teacher stamps and testing booklet and more. She was beaming. I believe if we take just a minute to think about what the gift recipient “LOVES” – we will come up with something that will truly light them up – and it often doesn’t have to cost too much.
How-to-Reduce-The-Budget-for-Preschool-Teacher-Supplies

Example. WHAT THEY NEED TO HEAR.

My husband simply needs to HEAR he’s doing a great job. He works hard. He leads well. I could get him a devotional – and that could easily send two messages.

1) You need to get your act together spiritually. Step up.

2) You are already doing a great job – thought you’d love this!

I am such a fan of the note. The personal note. We can take an ordinary gift and make it SOAR to the depths of a person’s heart – when it includes our words.
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REMEMBER – it doesn’t have to be all of these! Just let ONE of these categories – spur you on to make your gifts more meaningful. Let’s shop wiser!

 

Come back tomorrow – I will link over to some of my favorite gifts and companies. Those that give back and empower others.

 

 

Category: Shop Wiser

About Courtney

Courtney DeFeo is most known for being a factory of ideas for families. It’s her desire to lead a life that radiates God’s love in action and His grace along the way. As a former marketing professional for corporations such as Chick-fil-A and Ketchum Public Relations, Courtney has a history of creating memorable programs and ideas that motivate others to action. She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle, creator of ABC Scripture Cards and Virtue Cards and the kindness movement Light ‘Em Up Acts. Her latest project is a community for tween girls and their moms - found at TreasuredGirlz.com. Her house is a wreck and she hates to cook. She adores her hot, patient husband. She posts entirely too many photos of her two girls on Instagram. Connect with Courtney anytime: Twitter • Website • Facebook • Instagram

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