The author and her father, who is known to give what he calls "go-to gifts" on holidays.
Kathleen Elkins
- My dad started a gift-giving tradition years ago that he coined the 'go-to gift.'
- He lets the recipient choose, but they have to pitch him on how they'll use the gift.
- It encourages conscious spending and prioritizing quality.
My dad doesn't like spending money — and he wouldn't mind me writing that.
He also doesn't like having excessive things. He...