I changed the background on my phone to this picture of frosted ivy and it’s given me so much joy I thought I’d share it. It’s the time of year when the shops start showing you all the things your Christmas will be incomplete without. It can be overwhelming. It can pile on the pressure to do, and be, and buy more when you’re already tired.
So, I took a little moment to remember the things I really take pleasure in at this time of year, not what the capitalists tell me to desire. I’m sharing this list with you, not so you have more people telling you what to want, but as a reminder that delight can be found in simple, unexpected, free things.
Here is my December Care Package:
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