LPT: Buy merchandise from your favorite donation-funded organization for your family this Christmas.

Buck the consumption-crazy trend this year and buy a water bottle or t-shirt from your favorite charity/user-driven content. This year, my family is getting swag from a dozen of my favorite podcasts.

Pros:

1) You're supporting an organization that needs assistance and maybe you enjoy their services.

2) Every branded bit of merch spreads the word about your favorite thing

3) For your own sneaky satisfaction, maybe you can trick your conservative uncle into wearing public radio socks.

Happy Holidays! If you're gonna spend money for something your family won't use or appreciate, it might as well go to a good cause!