"'Tis the season for overspending. But this year, I told myself no matter how tempted I was to overdo it, I would keep things reasonable. Because who wants to be paying off Christmas until February? It's not hard to set this boundary, I mean (gestures broadly to the US economy), all I really wanted to shop for on Black Friday was discounted groceries."
"So when I asked what a Brrr Basket was, they made it seem like no big deal. Apparently, it's supposed to be a small basket filled with their favorite things. Something cute and cozy people can give to their kids, friends, romantic partners, or really anyone they want to get a little something for. Not quite an official Christmas gift-something to celebrate the season of all things cold and chilly (hence the Brrr)."
"Sounds reasonable, right? This concept seemed like the new, trendier version of the many secret Santa exchanges I did at their age... or so I thought. But after gathering my kids' thoughts about what to include in these baskets, I was less than thrilled. Apparently, Brrr Baskets were going to be the bane of my existence this Christmas... just when I thought I'd finally gotten everything else under control."
A parent planned to avoid overspending and started holiday shopping early to keep things reasonable. Older children provided shorter, more specific gift lists, which initially eased pressure. The children requested 'Brrr Baskets'—small cozy baskets of favorite items meant as seasonal, casual gifts. The children described baskets as containing cute, cozy items for friends, family, or partners. Gathering requested items revealed escalating expectations and pricey suggestions, including branded sprays, a $35 plush blanket, and jewelry. These rising demands threatened the budget and added holiday stress despite earlier frugal intentions.
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