From Starbucks Bear Cups to Silly Bandz, Uggs, and those Pandora charm bracelets we swore we’d wear forever. Trends come and go, and often? They end up in the donation pile. In this episode, we’re talking about how we assign value to things, why we fall for hype (hi, it’s me ), and what we can learn from the graveyard of once-loved items now sitting on thrift store shelves. As the holiday shopping frenzy kicks in, let’s pause for a little reality check: What do we actually need? What do we truly want? And when is the best gift not a thing at all but an experience, a memory, a moment? Grab your coffee (trendy cup optional) and let’s rethink how we spend our time, money, and energy this season.