Sadie Farren stated, "I've learned over the years that actually, my kids don't want much. They don't need much and they're happier with such basic items." This realization helped her shift focus from materialism to meaningful memories, highlighting a growing awareness around consumerism during the festive season.
Reflecting on the pressure of gift-giving, she noted, "I feel it [Christmas] gets more competitive every year. It's all just been commercialised. I used to spend thousands...I actually did it for my own validation." This statement emphasizes her dissatisfaction with the commercialization of the holiday.
Sadie addressed her intentions for sharing her experience on TikTok by explaining, "I posted that video to help others and the fact that so many were receiving backlash at the time for spending 100 or 200." Her aim was to encourage others to adopt a more thoughtful approach to gift-giving.
She concluded with, "My kids don't care much about presents. They're nice and they're a bonus but they remember memories. So they're more bothered about that and their experiences than what's under the tree." This insight redirects the focus from material gifts to value in experiences.
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