Thinking Thursday - Think you need to spend more this Christmas?
THINK YOU NEED TO SPEND MORE THIS CHRISTMAS?
WRONG
The Advent Conspisity says SPEND LESS! Ahhhh yeah easy to say to the the parents! But hard to chew for the children espeically Our boys. Over the past few years we have spent less and with the ecomony the way it is, this year is NO different.
2. check out these sites
http://crafts.suite101.com/article.cfm/creative_christmas_crafts
http://www.marthastewart.com/good-thing/cookie-puzzle?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/handmade-gifts-for-kids#slide_12
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/94345/christmas_gifts_for_grandparents_dough.html?cat=24
3. But the basics are:
4. Have a good friend do not know what to get her?
I thought of this after being asked over twitter what to get a friend: I said a Tote filled with the 12 days of Christmas Beauty. Simple things like nail polish, nail files, hand/foot cream, spa socks etc. 12 Small items labeled for the 12 days after christmas and Fun for her to open each day.
Few last ideas that hit me as I was trying to sleep last night,
1. When making a meal, make some extra and bring it to a neighbor or friend who is alone during the holiday season.
2. Take Hubby out to dinner and get a sitter time and money well spent.
3. Give a babysitting certificate to a friend so they can go out on a cheap dinner date.
4. Make a dinner in exchange for Babysitting for your In-Laws.
Share them if you got them.
WRONG
The Advent Conspisity says SPEND LESS! Ahhhh yeah easy to say to the the parents! But hard to chew for the children espeically Our boys. Over the past few years we have spent less and with the ecomony the way it is, this year is NO different.
This year we will focus on hand made gifts, Special Cards, Photos in frames of the boys. Baked goods, drawings or hand made tree decorations. I love to sew and crochet, so I have started to make a few things for our neices, sister in law etc. They may not be perfect but I made them. I saw these ideas online and wanted to share them with you:
1. Instead of lots of big presents on one day, give a child (or adult child) twelve small fun "dollar store" gifts, one for each of the 12 Days of Christmas. This is especially nice for folks who live far from each other (you can send them all in one box and then open one a day). Opening a gift each day is fun no matter what's inside!
2. check out these sites
http://crafts.suite101.com/article.cfm/creative_christmas_crafts
http://www.marthastewart.com/good-thing/cookie-puzzle?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/handmade-gifts-for-kids#slide_12
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/94345/christmas_gifts_for_grandparents_dough.html?cat=24
3. But the basics are:
popicicle stick framed photo tree trimmings
Tounge Depresser Santa or Raindeer
Jars full of cookies
pipe cleaner candy canes
soup in a jar
fleece non sew blankets
photo and drawing in a frame matted you can place your childs Name and the date
No Sew Pillows
4. Have a good friend do not know what to get her?
I thought of this after being asked over twitter what to get a friend: I said a Tote filled with the 12 days of Christmas Beauty. Simple things like nail polish, nail files, hand/foot cream, spa socks etc. 12 Small items labeled for the 12 days after christmas and Fun for her to open each day.
And Many More and if you have please share - I would love to know how you are cutting back this holiday season? Send me a link or idea!
Few last ideas that hit me as I was trying to sleep last night,
1. When making a meal, make some extra and bring it to a neighbor or friend who is alone during the holiday season.
2. Take Hubby out to dinner and get a sitter time and money well spent.
3. Give a babysitting certificate to a friend so they can go out on a cheap dinner date.
4. Make a dinner in exchange for Babysitting for your In-Laws.
Share them if you got them.
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