Sometimes Christmas gets overwhelming, especially when you have many kids who are eager to ask the world of Santa. For larger families, giving everything everyone wants for Christmas is completely impossible. What's worse is that so often only a month or two the gifts are scattered and not interesting anymore. Not worth it!
After talking with friends who feel the same, I decided that there is a different (possibly an even better way) to approach Santa.
This year we are asking for some things in a structured way that lets the kids dream and think of new possibilities. We're asking for experiences instead of things (visiting a children's museum or tickets to the movies or going to a restaurant), a few things that are exciting (like a surfing), some real needs (think socks, underwear, etc) and new books or things to try (have you ever heard 'why don't we ever buy takis chips?' or some other thing you'd never buy? Let them ask away here)
It's important to note that I've clearly told my kiddos that Santa will likely bring one of their ideas from each category. Not all of them. Expectations are important here!
So, if you'd like to branch out as well, and try a different idea for Christmas lists, try ours! You're welcome to
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Happy Giving!
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