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As my 2.5-year-old daughter (DD) gets older, it’s really fun to watch her tear through wrapping paper when opening holiday gifts. Doesn’t matter what’s inside, really—could be a pony or a dog biscuit—she’d receive it with the same amount of shrieking and shredding.
We celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas in our family, so there are LOTS of opportunities for gifting . . . and spending :S This year, we need to keep things simple for the holidays, since Mom (me) has decided on a career change and our budget is pretty tight. I’m also keenly aware that my daughter is barely tolerant of her younger 10-month-old brother (DS), and she also thinks that gifts come to her, rather than the other way around.
I’m hoping that we can use gift giving as a teachable experience this year, to initiate DD into the warm-fuzzy-feeling club, and to make sure we’re not raising a complete gift hog.
Here are some fun(ny) ideas to save money and encourage a giving spirit with kids over the holidays:
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I’d also love to hear about how you encourage a giving spirit with your kids—either during the holidays or throughout the year. Send me a comment or message!