The holidays are meant to be a time of family, love, peace, and joy. Unfortunately, the holidays are also a time of overwhelming stress and anxiety. Our children, families and loved ones, all have their desires expressed and written down of what they want from us. Finding that ‘perfect gift’ can become an exercise in futility, as we bend over backward to appease those we love and care about. This book chronicles personal relatable journey’s through holiday obligations, relationships with family, friends and loved ones while trying to manage financial responsibilities.