Ok, let me tell you a little anecdote. I just bought a portrait of myself by one of my favorite artists. First I thought: what an egocentric gal I am! Then, the classic I’ve-just-spent-too-much remorse showed up. But you know what? I work too much, I deserve to spend my money on myself, plus, this portrait will be hanging in my wall till the day I die, just to remind me every day just how worth it I am. I know, we are always thinking about everyone but ourselves, so it’s time to start caring. If you always see that beautiful couch you can’t afford or that lovely lamp your husband hates, well, now is the perfect time to get it and enjoy it, without remorse.

A day for you is priceless. I’m sure you work hard. I’m sure you are a wonderful person. I’m sure you’re always trying to give the best of yourself, so why not spending a whole day pampering yourself? It could be a day doing your favorite hobby, a day at the spa or a day cooking for your best friends. I’m also sure you can think of something, you deserve it.

Nothing is more powerful than our ability to help others. No, I’m not kidding.  Give yourself the chance to give free and careless love to those in need. How? It could be a day with cancer patients, old persons or serving food. Maybe, at this point you’re asking yourself, is she crazy? No, I’m not. Our capacity of loving and caring for others is the best present a human being can have, not to mention the overwhelming feeling of accomplishment and selfless reward you will feel afterward.

(photo by Lao Cai)

Thanks for reading this list. Don’t forget to save some money for January and don’t spend money you don’t have.
Guest Blogger: Daniela Valdez (DecoLoveBlog.com)

To finish your Christmas shopping, here are more ideas from my Decoration Gift Series:

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