Dear Planet Earth (the same Earth my children will inherit),

I'm really sorry that in a few weeks time you will be dealing with hundreds and thousands of ridiculous plastic toys that are thrown away in the rubbish - cheap junk that someone bought just to satisfy some social construct. Thousands of rubbish presents that adults gave each other in 'Secret Santa/Kris Kringle' at work. And all the associated packaging.

I'm not perfect. But I am proud of the choices I have made this christmas. Some beautiful clothing gifts made by other SAHMs. Food gifts, homemade kids costumes.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas. Try to help the planet out a little bit though - don't just buy for the sake of it. It doesn't show the other person that you love them the most - it shows the rest of us that you don't care about the world we live in.

Show some respect and some restraint. And then be proud.