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Joyful Giving: more jigsaw karma

This year, I’ve really delved into my love of jigsaw puzzles. Rather than hoarding completed puzzles in my cupboard, I gift them on.

I love picking plums in summer – and it was lovely to have the opportunity to pick some plums from the backyard of someone in my community.

I gave a few bits and pieces to my friend, Trish. But more than anything, I valued her friendship and her support.

What is just duplicate clutter to us is useful to people setting up house.

We’re creating a castle at home, which involves cooking as part of home learning.

Before we batten down our hatches and isolate, we caught up with friends and family and gave away a few more things.

Having friends over for a clothes swap, and giving via my Buy Nothing group.

Creating kitchen and balcony harmony – slowly increasing my home’s feng shui and decluttering.

Catching up with friends, learning about the dangers of supply-driven aid, and given away school uniform shorts.

Could our economy be responding to us realising more ‘stuff’ isn’t the answer?