Feeling Overwhelmed From Christmas Shopping?

Are you fretting over what gift to get? What card to buy? Time is ticking and if you’re feeling frenzied looking at your list, checking it twice, you’re not alone….

Roxanne Wilder

Updated Dec 22, 2017 7:10 AM EST

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Are you fretting over what gift to get? What card to buy? Time is ticking and if you're feeling frenzied looking at your list, checking it twice, you're not alone. The holidays bring so much joy, but how often do you find yourself saying to friends, "The holidays are so busy. Let's get together after the holidays." Instead of truly enjoying the season, we seem to rush through to the finish line, which is the opening of gifts on Christmas Day.

This is just a friendly reminder to slow down. Savor the moment and relaxing time with loved ones. And if you're like our family, maybe you have a tendency to overdo it on gift-giving. I heard some great advice from a friend. This is her plan for giving gifts to all of her kids. She gives them:

1. Something they want.
2. Something they need.
3. Something to wear.
4. Something to read.

I love that idea. Merry Christmas to all!

Roxanne WilderWriter

Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.

Feeling Overwhelmed From Christmas Shopping?

Are you fretting over what gift to get? What card to buy? Time is ticking and if you’re feeling frenzied looking at your list, checking it twice, you’re not alone….

Roxanne Wilder

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