Christmas is such a joyful time of year, but gifts can be hard! And, if you've been working at simplifying your home it can feel like you're backsliding. In today's video, I give you the lowdown on how we approach gift giving for our kids, encompassing gifts from us, from extended family, and from "the big guy." I've also thrown in a bonus filling of a stocking with consumable gifts that will be enjoyed, but used up for under $30.
HOW I CATEGORIZE GIFTS
Head: Books, learning toys
Heart: Interests, asked for
Hands: Arts and crafts materials
Home: Family activities (e.g., games, memberships, subscriptions)
HOW I CATEGORIZE STOCKING STUFFERS
Food/Treats (e.g., chocolates, candies, baked goods, hot chocolate packets, tea pouches, fruit, chips)
Arts/Crafts (e.g., play-doh, clay, kinetic sand, watercolors, crayons, tempera paints, tape [masking/washi], stickers)
Toys (e.g., bubbles, play silks, accessories for larger gifts)
Toiletries (e.g., toothbrushes, floss picks/floss, bath bubbles, peel-able nail polish, lotion, lip balm)
Winter gear (e.g., hats, gloves, woolen socks)
🎙 MENTIONED
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook: [ Ссылка ]
A Little House Picture Book Treasury: [ Ссылка ]
The Story About Ping: [ Ссылка ]
Guess How Much I Love You (not the same version shown in video): [ Ссылка ]
Little House Paper Dolls: [ Ссылка ]
Play-Doh Bulk Winter Colors: [ Ссылка ]
Off to Bed: [ Ссылка ]
Roll and Play toddler game: [ Ссылка ]
Tempera paint sticks: [ Ссылка ]
Sculpey clay: [ Ссылка ]
Washi tape: [ Ссылка ]
Chicken coop, Hearth & Hand: [ Ссылка ]
Dollhouse furniture, Hearth & Hand: [ Ссылка ]
American Girl Bitty Baby: [ Ссылка ]
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