This Is for You

<p><strong>The essential guide for gift-giving that makes our dearest feel loved and offers deep and lasting connection--from the author of the bestselling <em>Letters to My Baby </em>and creator of the Letters to . . . series</strong></p><p>Riddled with obligation expense and waste gifts are often reduced in our consumeristic culture to products for purchase. We all want to give good gifts--but how?</p><p>In <em>This Is for You</em> artist and bestselling author Lea Redmond casts a vision for gift-giving as you've never seen it before. At their best she proposes gift-giving and receiving are an opportunity to practice relational care at every scale for the wellbeing of people and planet.</p><p>Gifts are relationships in miniature Redmond writes--a way to honor the spaces between us and practice the best of our humanity. Beyond the usual gift guide <em>This Is for You </em>is a manifesto on open-hearted living that can enrich our relationships and awaken us to the world and its inherent abundance.</p><p>With inspired ideas and stories that sparkle Redmond empowers you to be generous in your kinkeeping courageous in your connection and surprised by your own capacity for creativity.</p><p>Whether you're searching for a great gift for a birthday holiday anniversary wedding or just because <em>This Is for You</em> offers: </p><ul>Practical prompts for composing gift ideas your loved ones will cherish</li>Tips for surprises wrapping and wish lists that work</li>Creative ideas for keeping within your budget as well as no-cost gift ideas</li>Practical guidance on how to respond to an unwanted gift</li></ul><p><em>This Is for You</em> is delightfully illustrated with the author's line drawings throughout.</p>