The holidays are here, and with them come emotions ranging from joy to overwhelm. In this heart-centered episode, host Deb Meyer shares a timely message to help parents slow down, align spending with values, and create lasting peace during the Christmas season.
She opens with a beautiful rendition of the Shaker hymn "'Tis the Gift to Be Simple" and explores how the simplicity it speaks of can serve as a financial and spiritual guidepost through the noise of Black Friday, gift-giving pressure, and packed family schedules.
In this episode, you'll learn:
(10:36) A values-based framework for choosing gifts that foster connection
(8:21) The power of automating gift savings and how to start in January
(12:52) Ideas for experience-based gifts
(15:17)Catholic resources for Advent to nurture faith amid the hustle
(18:14) How generosity through time, talent, and treasure can reshape your family's holiday rhythm
Deb also highlights Chelsea Williams' insight from episode 51: that 80% of money decisions are perspective, not math—and how that truth becomes even more relevant during emotionally charged seasons.
Featured Resources
Core Values Exercise: Think2Perform
Book: The Family Board Meeting by Jim Sheils
Advent Devotional: Shadow and Light by Tsh Oxenreider
Catholic Mom Advent Bundle (Available until Nov. 21): CatholicMomBundle.com
Claim your FREE Cozy Catholic Christmas Catalog
Listener Challenge
Take the values exercise and review your holiday gift list. Ask: Does this reflect who we are and the values we want to pass on to our children?
Don't forget to share the episode with a friend who's feeling the pressure of the season. Help them find peace through perspective and purpose!
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