Survey #271—Full Response from Amanda
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| Think about an item that you received as a gift and have struggled to part with. What factors—thoughts, feelings, memories, stories, beliefs, etc.—make (or made) it difficult for you to decide to let this item go? | One dear relative used to ask me specifically about certain gifts she gave me, years after the fact. She's gone, but when I look at those things, I think of her stories of why those gifts were so special and should be kept forever. The one item that comes to mind, a baby doll purchased for me in China before I was born, is still in my home but not displayed respectfully - it's gathering dust in a doll bassinet in my basement. |
| What’s your favorite clutter-conscious gift to give (for example: gift cards; event tickets; food, drinks, or other consumables; subscriptions; and so on), and why? What’s your favorite clutter-conscious gift to receive, and why? | I tend to give gift cards, but I feel like it's easy for those to fester in the wallet. When I get gift cards, I feel like I need to use them toward something special, when in reality I could use them on groceries and save my cash. I like receiving fancy hand soap, fresh fruit (honey bells, Harry& David pears), and food (especially foods chosen carefully to suit my dietary restrictions, but really anything I can feed my guests is cool too). And for Pete's sake, no more candles!! |
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