Teenage girl sitting on the couch wearing a Santa hat scowls at the camera while her mother sleeps on her shoulder.

Giving the Gift of Mental Load Sharing

Margaret Sloat

What do I really want for Christmas? This is the question I've been mulling since my teenager asked me last weekend. I was so flattered (stunned?) that she asked that I didn't have an answer ready. All the answers that came to mind later were too stereotypical and cheesy to say out loud: Time with you! Snuggles! A day without eye-rolling!

Now, days later, I'd settle for: Put away your laundry... without being told. Notice the pile at the bottom of the stairs and do something about it, even though not everything in the pile is yours. Make a decision about your plans for the weekend, and stick with them. 

And immediately I realize what it is that I really want: help with the mental load of running a household, which seems to double during the holidays. The extra pressure of spreading magic and joy on top of all my regular responsibilities is just a little too much!

Streamer Trunk can't decorate your tree for you, or order your holiday cards for you, but we can help with your gift list! Streamer Trunk Gift Cards are now available in several denominations and can be used on everything we sell. So if you know someone who likes to gather their people, enjoy them, and make lasting traditions and memories, a Streamer Trunk Gift Card sounds right for them! 

This is also an especially helpful gift for people who are planning birthday parties in January and February. Our themed party trunks and extras make planning birthday parties a piece of cake!

Give the gift of sharing the mental entertaining load this season!

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