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- July 4, 2008 at 11:44 pm #259423
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Here are some more thoughts:
1. Since your kids are older and Gift from Santa is no longer the
looming big issue, what about instituting a gift swap, where everyonein the family picks one other family member and you try and find a
nice little gift under $5 or $10? This can be expanded to your larger
family if you have extended family that expects gifts.2. Gift certificates for little signs of affection are always nice.
My kids are younger so last year I gave them gift certificates good
for an extra story at bedtime, picking a family game night date & thegame to play, a backrub, a movie night at home. I’m sure with a
little forethought you can come up with some things that will make
them happy (offering to cook their favorite meal, letting them stayout 1 hr. past curfew, etc.).
4. Our library system has annual used book sales, where the books are
$1-$10 and even free. You can find some nice inexpensive gifts hereeven in the free section.
As some others have pointed out, the true meaning of Christmas is not
what you get but to celebrate the birth of Jesus and to cherish thelove of your family.
Good luck with your decisions,
Stephanie
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