Politics
I’m a high-flyer with a six-figure salary but I RENT my kids Christmas presents – they don’t need new things
A NEW mum with a successful career who could afford to splash out at Christmas has decided to rent her child’s presents this year.
Mum-of-one, 35, an investment director earning a six-figure income, was determined to live more sustainably after she gave birth in August 2020.
PA Real LifePatsy and her son, Conor who will enjoy temporary presents this Christmas[/caption]
Patsy lives in Clapham, south west London, with her husband Mark, 43, a fellow investment principle, and their son, Conor, 1.
She is renting out her party outfits, buying secondhand tech and even hiring and returning her little boy’s presents this year.
She decided to transform the most decadent time of year – Christmas – by swapping luxurious gifts for making family memories and finding ingenious hacks to avoid buying new items.
“I think wealth can almost get in the way of environmentally conscious decisions, as people think ‘Oh, well I can afford it, so I’ll just buy it’,” she said.
FABULOUS BINGO: GET A £5 FREE BONUS WITH NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED
“I think although last year was very hard for some people, it really made us appreciate that Christmas is about more than flashy gifts.”
For Patsy, it all began with a dress, when she said: “I first rented a dress for a night out. I now rent clothes for events about once every few months – especially for a big business meeting or even a party coming up.
Most read in Fabulous
“I think there’s been a strong attitude shift in the last year in terms of being sustainable.” She observed as saving the planet has become a priority across the world.
“I think people are more open to secondhand presents and creating less waste.
“It’s an exciting time and I just can’t wait to celebrate this Christmas as waste free as possible.” Patsy explained.
PA Real LifePatsy began by renting a fun dress for party season[/caption]
PA Real LifePresents for babies are often under-used as they grow and develop so quickly, so sharing or renting toys makes sense[/caption]
PA Real LifeBaby Conor will outgrow his presents soon anyway[/caption]
PA Real LifePatsy wants to focus on making new family memories with her young son[/caption]
Read how parents with seriously ill and disabled kids say they can’t afford Christmas presents
Or check out this mum-of-one & this Christmas Day I’ll get up at 4am to drink – I’ll be smashed by 9am, I don’t care
