It’s that time of year again…. Secret Santa time!

Each year that my friends organize our secret santa week, we set out green guidelines to make sure we’re not just buying something for the sake of buying it.

Some of the guidelines we’ve agreed to are:

• $20 spending limit
• Try to buy something event based (gift card) or locally made
• Candy can only be bought in bulk (no packaging)
• Can we give something from around our own homes that we think the other person would find useful? (this is highly subjective and ends up being hilarious…why would I find an old pair of size 11 mens shoes useful?!)
• Any notes have to be written on scrap paper
• If it comes wrapped, the wrapping has to be reusable indefinitely (tea towel, fabric bag etc.)

Having these rules set out before we begin has made us all quite creative in our thinking, and makes us feel good while connecting with eachother!