Since we have the possibility to share everything we think through our social networks, it has become more and more normal for complete strangers to enter our lives to judge. It is one of the prices you pay when you decide to use a platform as a personal diary, but it becomes worse if you are a public figure.
This happened to Alexandra LaPointe, who is known for creating content on interior organization and optimization, which is why she has declared her hatred for clutter. This phobia has led her to make some decisions that are extreme for many. For example, asking family and friends not to give her children toys for celebrations such as birthdays or Christmas.
The 28-year-old mother confessed that she initially made this decision due to the overstimulation and disorder caused by children’s devices in her home. This led her to consider the possibility of living in a minimalist space and buying only what is absolutely necessary for her two children, since, in her words, “less is more”.
For this reason, the native of Indiana, United States, asked the adults close to her offspring to consider giving them money or gift cards for future parties to carry out activities with them and create other types of memories. And so it was done; since then, they’ve been given free zoo memberships, museum tickets, water parks, and various out-of-home activities.
Many people ask me ‘how can you do this to those children?’, but I am happy to be able to teach them that material things are not everything and that we can do many things together, because spending time with the family is what matters most. .
It is worth mentioning that the two infants do have toys. In fact, LaPointe says that last Christmas they received up to 40 gifts, which sometimes stayed in their boxes, because it was simply too much. Before banning toys as gifts, the influencers I gave them one a day, so that the little ones would not be overloaded with so many emotions at the same time.
He finally decided that he would explain the new rule to his family and friends, who took the decision very well and have even considered putting it into practice.
I just talked to my mom and my sister, I said, ‘Remember last year how overstimulated the kids were, crying and throwing tantrums. This year we want to try this and see how it goes.’