☕️ Where you spend your money is your vote too! And, buying presents for yourself! ☕️ (click)

[@askthespiritguides]

➡ JOIN THE SPIRIT CIRCLE. We'd loved to have you! 😇 kzbin.info/door/hZQ-fUtSBM2KRDJvANfKUQjoin

[@debk6598]

I love shopping at thrift stores. It’s like treasure hunting and you can find unique things that no one else has. Also keeps stuff out of landfills.

[@cynthiahofer2903]

There are so many things that are new too. Karen probably could have found her ornaments there. I buy from local artists. Anything that has been handmade, not mass produced.

[@HoneyBeeBuz]

Totally love this I would so do this if my family would agree

[@RobertaDunn-f5l]

Be in love and gratitude for every day. Hold the balance. Shine on.

[@HoneyBeeBuz]

Yes Love and Light to you too Sweet Soul ❤️

[@amballinger1]

Thank you for the information on the Goods Unite Us. I quit shopping at Hobby Lobby a few years ago when I found out they vote for 45. I was surprised the warehouse I shop out is red! Glad to see Costco is blue so will be changing my membership. I would rather support blue companies.

[@Be_Freed]

I love that you’re talking about this. In a capitalist society, where we spend our money is our vote too! Power to the people!

[@askthespiritguides]

Thank you for saying that. I'm going to change the title of my video to something similar to that. Perhaps more people would watch. :)

[@Clairejart]

I just ordered 2 blankets from 8th Generation (great company, Native owned contemporary designs by indigenous artists) I’ve been lusting over for myself. I live alone and spend holidays with friends but do the tree and decorations for me and the cats. Gonna wrap the blankets and put them under my tree 🥰

[@janeebarrett2463]

Orange- vitality, energy, creativity, enthusiasm. . . so YOU, Karen.

[@Childlesscatlady1]

It feels good to know that your money is supporting your values.

[@MsBridget007]

Amen! 🙏🏻🇺🇸💙

[@kristentodd-o2p]

I won’t shop at Hobby Lobby either. But it’s okay

[@HoneyBeeBuz]

Me too 👏

[@spirit3soul]

Michael's 88% Dems

[@mindysmith4645]

I live in Madison Wi. Your videos have been both USEFUL and light hearted. Please continue!

[@WandaMyles-Authentiq]

Xerox that!

[@Zenmom-kz5yl]

Wow! Thanks for the website information, Karen! I am definitely going to use this❤ I haven't shopped at Hobby Lobby for years, and rarely buy from Chick fil A because of both brands anti-LGBTQ views. As an ally, this is my way of pushing back.

[@donnadawson1162]

Ihave never showed at Chick filet my best friend in life was gay and never shopped at Hobby Lobby I go to Michaels 💕

[@nedanashu5025]

Me too no hobby lobby since 2019 & chick fil a either, (vegetarian here) don’t care for the either company & their values

[@MsBridget007]

As a progressive from Maine I gave up LL Bean….if I can do that anyone can 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙

[@moodyscorpio11]

hello my Maine sister I'm originally fromKennebunk, living in MA.

[@MsBridget007]

@@moodyscorpio11 Hi there! Love Kennebunk 💙. I am mid coast looking at the ocean as a write 💙

[@gojiberry7201]

Yes!! I bought a whole bunch of stuff on Black Friday, a lot of routine stuff to stock up for the year (like cat food, toothpaste, trash bags, etc), but I got some stuff just for fun. I plan to wrap them in fabric (to limit waste) and put them under my tree! I also plan to buy some treats and stuff my own stocking. I live alone, so I can do whatever I want!

[@MsBridget007]

Great ideas ! Fabric…I love that !

[@janeebarrett2463]

​@@MsBridget007that's what they do in Japan!

[@nedanashu5025]

I always buy myself art & craft gifts, also just me, this years Christmas holiday falls on a Wednesday ugh, have to work before & after. Not as enjoyable to me.

[@nedanashu5025]

Luckily most my shops are blue or 1/2 & 1/2, the only problem is my hallmark channel more red than blue, not happy about that, but I like the movies.

[@kristentodd-o2p]

I love coffee with Karen! I enjoy the the chit chat.

[@Marcialhd333]

Same!

[@vickypetry1049]

Me too!!❤

[@RossanaSnee-MFT]

Acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, words of affirmation and physical touch. There you go!

[@askthespiritguides]

Love it! The 5 Love Languages

[@RossanaSnee-MFT]

@@askthespiritguides As a therapist, I often see how conflicted love languages impact relationships.

[@SKB1007]

👀 Overheard: THIS IS URGENT! We need to focus all our positivity towards President Joe Biden, and vice president Kamala Harris. Kamala was elected president. We need to. FOCUS ON THAT, SEND ENERGY POSITIVELY TO BOTH OF THEM, ESPECIALLY THIS WEEK AND DO IT IMMEDIATELY… trust me. Look to the skies.👀

[@KateHawkeye]

Eyes on the sky, Coffee pot on. Let's send so much love!

[@carmenescobar5684]

🙏🏼🙌💙🌊

[@Grateful4lfe]

Agreed! I have been holding her in the light and seeing her inaugurated

[@Cat54867]

Ok

[@teresahopemiller1008]

yes indeed.

[@mindysmith4645]

The colors of the chakras are informative

[@debbiekirchner2513]

Thanks for the Goods Unite Us app review!

[@veronicavaladez7603]

Physical touch and words of appreciation

[@WandaMyles-Authentiq]

While I feel “captured” by Bezos and Amazon, I do love sending things to myself as a gift!

[@KateHawkeye]

Color is FASCINATING! I did a ton of art in college (and every high school elective course I could take was art) and it's incredible how color affects us. It depends on the shade of a color and the lighting you get from windows during daytime. I've seen rooms planned around moonlight, too. Red and orange are the best for rooms that you are super creative in, because you aim to be awake. Warmer colors warm you internally (waking you) while cooler shades cool you down (relaxes, thoughtfulness, etc.) Blue is a common one for bedrooms since it slows you down and gets you cooled off so you could sleep. Red is there to warn or alert. Orange can inspire adventure (worked well for my sewing room!) and green is my personal favorite. Green is a grounding force. It brings life in to the rest of your home. Shapes do this, too! It's fun to just test it with paint samples at a paint store: focus on any color, and notice how you feel when you see it. thanks for coming to my ted talk xoxo

[@kerryburnette5692]

I really enjoy your chats, Karen, click! Coffee ☕️ ☕️ ☕️ I just joined your Spirit Circle. Yay! ❤❤❤

[@westelevenlane]

Oh noooo - I’m a Designer and I spend SO much money at HomeGoods. That’s so deflating 😔

[@pfrost3710]

Yes we also do stocking gifts that we played Santa "helper". Saves time and wasted money 😊

[@celticbabs3105]

This is my first Christmas without my dear husband so I will buy for myself.

[@askthespiritguides]

Oh my. Big big hugs coming your way. I’m so glad you will be treating yourself. 🤗🤗🤗

[@Fotograffa]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I became a widow just over 4 years ago. Holidays aren't the same anymore. They're very different now.

[@danaaganovic5045]

Thanks for letting us know about the Goods Unite Us website. Definitely, our money should support and reflect our values so think twice before you shop, especially this Christmas season.

[@Be_Freed]

2 other Love languages: physical touch and words of praise

[@kristentodd-o2p]

You inspired me to learn Tarot. It’s so fun!

[@RobynHoodeofSherwood]

I downloaded that app and was amazed to find that Amazon actually gives more to the Dem Party than the Repubs. This app will be very useful. Thank you for that tip.

[@RossanaSnee-MFT]

Good God it's morning! Hi Karen 💞

[@fonnasholes3305]

Thank you for the stocking idea. Santa is going to bring stockings this year to my husband, my son, and my grandchildren this year. I'm going to have fun doing it. Thank you.

[@brandiroberts1129]

Thank you for these videos! You tube recommended your channel and I’ve been starting my days with your positive and hopeful energy! I was consuming too much news and now that I’ve decreased political videos and been watching yours I feel much more hopeful ❤

[@patn9300]

Love languages - Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Physical Touch, Acts of Service and Receiving Gifts .. 👍 Hobby Lobby .. I quit shopping there in 2014 when they went to court in order to stop paying for birth control. That's when I found out who they support. YAY for Amazon .. that almost surprises me.

[@HoneyBeeBuz]

I watch the whole thing Karen, you are one of my best friends 🥰😍

[@janeebarrett2463]

So SWEET about your Hubby looking for the perfect card.

[@CheriebyMoonlight]

I’ve always been a big thrift store shopper. I’ve easily been boycotting Hobby Lobby, and Chick-fil-A for years. My spouse works with/for two big companies that are red leaning but do give to both, obviously we’ll happily take the money they pay him and funnel it to blue companies when we can. Given the black boycott of Walmart since they immediately dropped all their diversity programs I’m prioritizing avoiding them even more. I’m making an effort to do more of our grocery shopping at Costco and Aldi, less Kroger. I’m also going to try to plan on buying gas at Costco when possible (not always possible in Kentucky/Ohio area).

[@janeebarrett2463]

Red - strong emotions; strength, courage, power, valor, danger, positive energy, Love and affection, Vitality, martyrdom and Spirit, Divine Nature, Primal Creative Power, Life Force.

[@cjspath]

Before finding you a couple weeks ago I couldn’t imagine listening to a chat session. Then there you were and I’m hooked. Loving your humor, your intelligence, positive spirit, etc etc!! Thanks for this APP. It’s very important to me who I support. Although an artist/artisan, I’d never walk into a Hobby Lobby. I’ve never eaten at a Chic-fill-a, eat a Papa John’s pizza. And, once I knew, no Overstock, Home Goods, Papa Murphy’s, Walmart but I will continue with Goodwill and Amazon and others who get the claps. That’s so wrong…..others who receive applause😊. Hugs from a lifelong Californian who froze in Wisconsin for 7 years.

[@Melissa-yv6sk]

I love oranges and purples.

[@kathleen1745]

I can totally relate to your husband getting stressed out about presents for you. Every year my husband waits until the last minute because he does not have a clue what to buy me. One year he bought me new plates, silverware, and maybe a vacuum cleaner for Christmas! I opened them and started crying 😭. So I typically always buy myself a couple of things for myself and wrap them to open on Christmas morning. I also instituted that everyone create an Amazon wish list and that has made gift giving stress free!

[@SuzyQ4U2B]

I saw that our grocery store Pick n Save Kroger is Republican. That makes me sad because we can't switch. My husband is just like yours except the card thing. He doesn't believe in cards but not a single day goes by that he doesn't say he loves me. He does our laundry too also changes the sheets on our bed and we share making meals. He is the best! Thank you for making me feel better for purchasing a gift for myself when now is not a good time financially for us. I was feeling very guilty. We don't exchange gifts either. It's silly because I would rather he get something for himself that he really wants. Thanks for chatting with us Karen! I would love to see all your Oracle Cards! I am looking forward to finding my first deck. By the way, I live in Wisconsin too but we don't have snow where I am. I noticed it when you showed your tree which is beautiful by the way. I guess I better get going on getting ours up. I'm kind of dreading it though. Not in much of a holiday spirit.

[@Cat54867]

We don’t do gifts either. We haven’t for years. We’re so old, we don’t even decorate for holidays. And I have zero sadness about it. I loved it when we were young but….over it. No close family.

[@raycin313]

You're funny. Stockings are my favorite to open and to fill. And I've knitted a few. I also love finding special gifts, but rarely receive something that fits (figuratively speaking). For the record, I do the vast majority of my shopping at thrift stores.

[@brattycin]

I have a cute mug that has a cat wearing a Santa hat leaning back, sitting among piles of candy, it's a real photo so I can imagine how long it took to get that picture. Long ago, back when I did a tree, I used to decorate it with 'nature'. I used pine cones, bird nests, clip on birds, anything that felt like nature then did some fill ins with small red/green plaid bows. I gave up on trees because of a 5 lb. paranoid cat that would get UTIs every year from the stress of the tree. I laughed when you mentioned stockings because when my kids were little I used to put popcorn balls in the toe of their stockings, well one year I put an apple instead and oh my did they have a fit because Santa did that...he didn't do that again-LOL. Stockings used to save Christmas for my kids because their father would never let them wake him up before 7 on Christmas morning...they would have to wait in their room until he was ready to go downstairs. I would fill the stockings with some toys and a bit of candy so they could play and hang them in their rooms. 🎅😸

[@anndunn6775]

Thank you for the info on Goods Unite Us. I did not know. I did look up Amazon also.

[@TamaraH-mq1ff]

I am a rambling talker also. Amazon has small business filter, it is a fine line for me, Amazon gives you lot of options, so saves on gas. Sometimes you have no choice, since I do various crafts, i won't look up Michael's, my go to. See me ramble, the Big Box stores have downsized in what they carry.

[@irynagn]

Costco is Blue 🤗

[@janeebarrett2463]

Thank you for letting us know about this app.

[@BetseyMatharu]

Red could represent the root Chakra, physical safety protection.

[@Brenda-kc1sm]

Most smart businesses will donate to both sides so when it’s time to call in the chits, they’ve supported them. My mom’s family didn’t have much growing up. They did have something for Christmas. However, for New Years her dad got each kid a gift of a knitted hat, scarf, gloves, something they needed for winter PLUS an orange, apple. At that time fresh fruit was expensive and rare. And then as I was growing up, mom continued the tradition. Every Christmas there was something under the tree to her from Santa. Even as we all were grown and we placed all the gifts under the tree, the Santa gift was in the back, under all the gifts. Even the Christmas after my dad passed…so it wasn’t Dad who did it!

[@hillevibaar1634]

Live sounds really fun!

[@hbbstrong2015]

You just described my husband's personality perfectly and I have to thank you for your comments. For many years I've been hurt that he "doesn't even try", but now I'm thinking about that differently. Now, since its just the two of us, we tend to buy something that will make our lives easier and call it a Christmas present to each other.

[@suetodd7789]

Ironically there was a Hobby Lobby ad on this video?

[@sentarose]

I bought myself a Kobo libre color e-reader, Prisma colored pencils, and stickers for my planners.

[@KateHawkeye]

omg Prismacolor feels like drawing on silk with more silk! That is a good time! Enjoy the awesomeness!

[@askthespiritguides]

Lovely!

[@mariav6198]

Karen! I have laughed so much watching this video! I am so glad that you’re part of my life now. For so many reasons. ❤

[@lisaober731]

lol what a keeper… I do everyones laundry. I’m like ur sister. U give us ur service so ty!

[@skatscat1954]

I love it!!!

[@mattazmy]

Hi Karen. Would you be able to have a playlist for Coffee with Karen? It's always enjoyable to listen to you while driving to work. I feel like I'm having a daily coffee buddy. May you have a great day ahead. 😊

[@BetseyMatharu]

I absolutely want to support businesses that support my values. It seems to be cognitive dissonance to do otherwise.

[@moodyscorpio11]

good morning Karen, and Miss Lucy

[@askthespiritguides]

Good morning!

[@dorothywalters7448]

No, Sprite with Dot...upset tummy..ugh. A quick Hi, and thanks for your help with relaxation and less worry. Things work out for me.

[@janeebarrett2463]

@Dorothy Walters7448 . . . . Sorry you're feeling bad. When we're in a human body these things happen from time to time. I predict that you'll feel better soon.

[@lindamutch191]

I just love your chatter!! It is sooo soothing and relaxing. Ramble on! Give the website for stores who donate to frump. Thank you.

[@PamelaS.H.]

I’m single and I bought myself a gift! I ordered the crystal advent calendar from Mindful Souls! I’m so excited to receive it! Plus also a few other things but never thought about wrapping and waiting to open them. That’s a great idea! I might do that. I just love your channel and feel like I’m hanging out with my second sister. I think I told you already that my sister is named Karen also lol talk about synchronicity!!! You always bring a smile to my heart and face 😊 Sending that right back to ya! 💗✨

[@askthespiritguides]

That’s wonderful. I’m going to look for that crystal advent calendar. Sounds amazing. We can definitely be sisters. This is a community of spiritual sisters and brothers. Love it.

[@yesstar6307]

Absolutely vote with your dollars 💭 real world effects 🏆

[@WondervilleSeries]

I am a web developer hitting the job search again in January. I am laser-focused on getting all of my portfolio projects done before Dec 31. Honestly, a completed portfolio is the most valuable "thing" I can receive this year so I am giving it to myself as an awesome Christmas gift. Right now, I can't do anything about the rest of the world. But I can do this. I choose to be good to myself.

[@nursenurse3577]

I will be shopping at Starbucks,Target, Macy's,mostly.

[@jennyann985]

When you said Amazon I was in the midst of looking for it....kind of freaked me out. That's how this channel is with me! Watching the list now, thanks for the info❤

[@kmlb81]

How I'm voting with my dollars is I'm buying less processed foods. I still have treats but like Thai food from a local restaurant or chocolate made from a small business (admittedly I got a Whole Foods) or I make my own cookies. I am hoping things change with the food industry, there is way too much bad stuff in our foods and it's keeping us sick. So I am voting with my dollars and I think about that all the time! So glad you brought that up!

[@trishnace2253]

You should find a display shelf for Oracle cards. That would be so pretty

[@askthespiritguides]

Great idea~

[@TamaraH-mq1ff]

I have notebooks all over. About 11 journals. ❤ I have a spirit journal & a 12th jounal going.😊

[@moodyscorpio11]

my love languge is baking for family and friends (all from scratch) and spoiling my grandchildren 😃, I watch ALL your video's from start to finish, I work from home so I can

[@kimbroekemeier786]

What is the App again? Please. FOUND IT!

[@deborahburton2683]

You are too cute. Yeah we do not exchange gifts either but that is a cute idea. My hubby is between jobs at the moment but we will figure it out. Yeah for Amazon. I'm going to install that app. I hope everyone has a blessed day ❤❤❤

[@theundone777]

All of my presents this year are either consumables (foods, drinks, etc) or experiences (gift certificate to an escape room or a movie or a class) . They will also be fairly inexpensive. No more consumerism, no more stuff.

[@tamseasalts]

Reds and oranges are root, sacral, and solarplex. Grounding and creating energies. Make gifts!

[@irasouth6523]

I am a single mom with a daughter, I have always bought myself a Xmas gift after my divorce since 1975 I still do and I am 76yrs old

[@skatscat1954]

OMG!!!

[@cindysheppard8653]

We are using the Goods Unite Us list to drive our buying choices. BJ's is our go to, so this will be tough.

[@hbbstrong2015]

I too am in rural Wisconsin. Our only grocery store went out of business in September after new owners purchased it earlier in the year. Our choices now to shop our Walmart, Kwik Trip, and Ace Hardware. I believe all of them are on the list! Nearest grocery store is an hour away and is most likely also on the list.

[@askthespiritguides]

Exactly. When you don’t have much of a choice, you have to go with it. Definitely don’t let it bother you or feel bad about it as that’s not good energy. Just enjoy shopping at those places for sure! 🤗

[@lisaober731]

Gorgeous journal.

[@sidilicious11]

I knew your accent sounded familiar, I grew up in SW Wisconsin. Been on the west coast since ‘80. Listening to you makes me feel like I’m home.

[@zeldas_lullaby]

This video is really timely for me! Ugh, I had a trip to HomeGoods planned for tomorrow (I want some decorations), but not after seeing this! Going to have to figure something else out. Also, this makes me feel better about still using Amazon - that's one thing I didn't feel ready to give up!

[@trishnace2253]

Girl you are making sure you get stuff you actually want. If he has gift buying anxiety and you agree in advance it works for your relationship

[@lisarekstad3433]

I watch the whole episode and look forward to it daily!

[@askthespiritguides]

Awe. Thanks Lisa. It’s an honor to have you here. 🤗❤️😇

[@lindathompson8999]

As a single person I feel perfectly fine buying myself stuff around the holidays. Stockings were a big deal for us too and there was similar stuff, including a lemon and peppermint stick to stick in it and suck the lemon juice. Got a great collection of ornaments thru stocking stuffers. One year , in my stocking, I got a pound of bacon so I didn't have to eat just one or two slices.

[@askthespiritguides]

Lmao. A pound of bacon. That is the best!!!! Love the sense of humor in that.

[@7MoonSonoma]

I watch most of your visits and I love the tarot and the SG''s! I have studied astrology for about 20 years with the old timers, and this is also. a fun channel as I am very much of an intuitive. Your personality is fun and I like it as I try to guess your sign. I am wrapping a book I want for myself this year too. :)

[@debk6598]

I just found the app yesterday and shared with my daughter on law

[@LilyDrew-q1d]

Thanks for the foods united information 😊

[@unicornhypnotist]

Synchronicity, I'm watching you while editing a section of a video with bees in it, and you pull out the bee journal. 🐝

[@askthespiritguides]

That's awesome!

[@BetseyMatharu]

Touch and being appreciated are the other two

[@michelleh9685]

Orange has been the colour to represent harmony for harmony day here in Australia.

[@beverleymeyer7899]

I love you Karen....I love hanging out with you too!!😁

[@askthespiritguides]

Right back at ya! Thanks so much for hanging out with me. 🤗❤️

[@elainemaggie]

It made me laugh to see the topic this morning cuz I just went out yesterday "splurging" on myself, thinking "Shouldn't I be using this time to do actual Christmas shopping?" I'm not much of a shopper in general but I do find myself in the mood to do fun shopping for myself at Christmas. Been doing that for a few years cuz it's the only time of year I get in the shopping spirit🤷‍♀. I won't wrap anything though. It's just nice to treat myself. I have four sisters and two beautiful kids I exchange gifts with, so don't need to bother wrapping my splurges (which are mostly sweaters I found at a thrift shop haha.) I dowloaded that Goods Unite us App when you first told us about it a week of two ago and spent a ridiculous amount of time going through the whole list haha. My big disappointment is See's chocolate. And most of the big box stores are out. I've never done Costco because I get a bit of a panic attack in there but might rethink it. The other big box stores let you order online and pickup at the store, not sure about Costco? No more Walmart. And I guess I'll try to shift most of my grocery spending from Freddie's (a Kroger store) to Safeway. I think it's kind of important to do these little things, especially now. And of course... mostly the big thing we can do is keep our vibration high and focus on what we want, not what we're resisting. President Harris... President Harris... President Harris...

[@lindawoodard1330]

My problem is that I only have social security income and walmart is the least expensive place to buy groceries in my community.

[@askthespiritguides]

Just do your best and definitely don’t feel bad about it. 🤗❤️

[@HoneyBeeBuz]

Yes I buy early for everyone so at Black Friday for myself lol a lot is for the home like Pans, leftover dishes lol but heck the prices are so good that’s why I do what I do… lol because It saves me money to buy house wares on black Friday 🥰😍 The Universe/Creator always takes great Care of me!

[@redsnest]

You are right. The book is totally beautiful. Had trouble finding the app though. Also, at some point, could you talk about the difference between tarot and Oracle? I’m still learning these things.

[@PatriciaFloch-q5d]

Yay for Costco!!!

[@kittimusch844]

Red is the root chakra. So possibly grounding and connection with the Earth.

[@Tempted_Lotus]

Not having costco would make me sad lol😅😅😅

[@celticbabs3105]

One time I bought myself a gift and wrapped it and when I opened it on Christmas day, I was totally like Who was this from?!?!?!?! Totally forgot about it and no one admitted to buying it so it was truly a gift from "Santa" that year. LMAO Weeks later, I finally remembered it was me. LOL!!!

[@askthespiritguides]

That’s the best story EVER. See, that’s exactly what I was talking about. Just buy whatever you want and wrap the darn thing up. Love it!