What do you give kids who already have too much stuff?
What do you tell family members when they ask the inevitable question, "What should I get your kids for Christmas?"
Read on for some great tips!
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Don't panic! Be prepared for the question with some options that will not overwhelm your kids and your already overflowing house.
One idea could be to request season tickets to a local theme park or amusement park.
What about recreation center or sports complex passes?
How about bowling, skating, or ice rink passes?
Books are always great gifts.
Perhaps you could suggest that your relatives take your children to pick out a child's name from an angel tree and purchase gifts to give to that child.
In any case, don't just say that your children already have too much stuff and they don't want any gifts.
Your children will likely still receive gifts from your relatives whether you tell them what your kids want or not.
I have found that requesting gift cards is not the preferred gift for family members to give. They seem to want to give actual gifts. I think it is because it is more fun to see the excitement on kids' faces when receiving gifts rather than gift cards.
If you kids still receive more gifts than they could possibly use and play with, talk with your kids about donating some gifts to less fortunate families. It is usually easier to donate new items and this way the kids aren't attached to the toys yet because they have not played with them yet.
In any case, be prepared to give some gift suggestions if your kids already have too much stuff.
Get kids excited about giving gifts to others too. You can use these Free Printable Gift Tags Plus bonus gift giving worksheet * to inspire them to give to others.
To instill a sense of giving to kids over the holidays, purchase a copy of Annual Toy Drive: The Underground Toy Society* (affiliate link). Will forgotten toys find new homes in time for Christmas?
🧸 The Underground Toy Society children's books can be a fun way to talk to your kids about giving to others who may be less fortunate.
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