The holidays can be magical… or stressful as hell. In this episode, Tiffany and Janette get honest about gift giving as adults in the rebuild season—whether you’re newly single, co-parenting, or simply redefining what the holidays mean to you.

They unpack childhood traditions, financial pressure, blended families, exes, and how to create gifting rituals that actually feel good (instead of forced).

How childhood traditions shape how we give today

Letting go of unrealistic holiday expectations

Navigating gifting after divorce & in blended families

Making meaningful memories on a budget

Tween wishlist strategy (and how to make surprises fun)

DIY gifting ideas that feel personal and thoughtful

Experience gifts vs. material gifts

Reframing the entire holiday mindset

Holiday magic isn’t about how much you spend, but how present you are.

Gifting shouldn’t be a competition — especially with exes or extended family.

Thoughtful, small gestures can be more powerful than big purchases.

Experiences, DIY crafts, and intentional giving create lasting memories.

Candy train DIY ornaments

Tween wishlist PowerPoints & scavenger hunts

Morse code gift tags for a slower unwrapping moment

Matching PJs traditions

Baking gifts & coupon book ideas

Handling co-parenting gifts & setting expectations early

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