Shabby Chic Boho Christmas shopping wears you out, doesn’t it? You walk through crowded stores, scroll forever online, and in the end, it’s the same old gifts, socks, candles, another mug. But imagine switching things up this year. What if you gave something that sticks, something that actually means something? Something that nudges someone to think, to be brave, maybe even to make a change? That’s exactly what Grow or Fold: Transform Yourself in Midlife and Beyond by Matt Ross does.
This isn’t your typical self help book. It’s not just a pile of feel good quotes or empty pep talks. It’s part story, part practical guide, and honestly, part friend for anyone who feels ready to rethink where they’re headed. Matt Ross, who used to run School of Rock and started One River School, gets personal, he writes with humor, honesty, and a real sense of what it’s like to hit a wall at midlife. At fifty, he ran into setbacks that could have stopped him for good, but he chose to push forward. Now he’s inviting the rest of us to do the same.
Picture this: you wrap up the book in shiny paper, tie on a ribbon, and slip in a note that says, “I believe in you,” or “This is your year.” Suddenly, you’re giving more than a book. You’re handing someone encouragement, a spark of hope, maybe even the push they need to start fresh. Toss in a soft blanket, a mug for hot chocolate, or a festive ornament, and your gift feels like a hug on a cold night.
Grow or Fold really fits anyone standing at a crossroads. It doesn’t preach, it guides. The stories are real and relatable, the advice is easy to follow, and Matt Ross never talks down to you. He just reminds us, you always have choices, even when things get tough. And sometimes, all it takes is one question, will you grow, or will you fold?
When you give this book, you’re saying so much more than Merry Christmas. You’re telling someone you see them, you believe in them, and you know they’ve got what it takes. This isn’t some throwaway gift. The ideas and encouragement inside last well beyond the holidays.
And don’t forget the wrapping, make it special. Add a sprig of pine, a little ornament, or bundle it with a candle, a cozy blanket, and a journal. Suddenly, your gift is more than a thing, it’s an experience.
So skip the usual gifts this year. Give something that actually matters. Grow or Fold is for anyone ready to take charge and choose growth, no matter what life throws at them.
This Christmas, give more than a present. Give courage. Give hope. Give something that just might change the way someone sees their own life. Wrap up Grow or Fold, sprinkle in a little holiday magic, and let your loved one open the door to new possibilities.
