The holidays can be magical… or stressful as hell. In this episode, Tiffany and Janette get honest about gift giving as adults in the rebuild season—whether you’re newly single, co-parenting, or simply redefining what the holidays mean to you.
They unpack childhood traditions, financial pressure, blended families, exes, and how to create gifting rituals that actually feel good (instead of forced).
🎯 What We Talk About:
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How childhood traditions shape how we give today
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Letting go of unrealistic holiday expectations
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Navigating gifting after divorce & in blended families
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Making meaningful memories on a budget
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Tween wishlist strategy (and how to make surprises fun)
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DIY gifting ideas that feel personal and thoughtful
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Experience gifts vs. material gifts
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Reframing the entire holiday mindset
🧡 Key Takeaways:
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Holiday magic isn’t about how much you spend, but how present you are.
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Gifting shouldn’t be a competition — especially with exes or extended family.
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Thoughtful, small gestures can be more powerful than big purchases.
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Experiences, DIY crafts, and intentional giving create lasting memories.
✨ Mentioned in the Episode:
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Candy train DIY ornaments
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Tween wishlist PowerPoints & scavenger hunts
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Morse code gift tags for a slower unwrapping moment
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Matching PJs traditions
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Baking gifts & coupon book ideas
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Handling co-parenting gifts & setting expectations early
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