tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746656646280276215.post814938169584467036..comments2023-07-08T06:37:24.448-04:00Comments on Scrap Dreams: Where Are You Christmas?Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15398170245040387614noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746656646280276215.post-31117222992113651582009-11-18T07:00:31.227-05:002009-11-18T07:00:31.227-05:00I've really enjoyed reading your blog. My kids...I've really enjoyed reading your blog. My kids are now young adults. When they were teenagers we tried to purchase one or two "hot items" on their list and then filled in with books, clothes, things I knew they could use (and probably might buy anyway). Now I give them a $ limit that I plan to spend on gifts. They give me a list, and I work from that with a surprise mixed in. I'm finally getting better at sticking to my limit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746656646280276215.post-2363422347394852602009-11-17T23:44:05.053-05:002009-11-17T23:44:05.053-05:00I've always thought I'd enjoy Christmas be...I've always thought I'd enjoy Christmas better *without* the gift aspect. Maybe I'm weird that way, but isn't the family, friends, and food an elaborate enough celebration without adding kajillions of presents?Deana Birkshttp://www.deanabirks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746656646280276215.post-37935453829187029302009-11-17T19:32:54.782-05:002009-11-17T19:32:54.782-05:00Hey, fellow HIH scrapper!
I like your post. I too...Hey, fellow HIH scrapper!<br />I like your post. I too feel the too little appreciation for too much excess stuff going on in our house. I've always limited the amount they get to 3 gifts from us, but I'm going even less this year. They don't need anything.Kathy Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380991597474237133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746656646280276215.post-44642005402340248602009-11-17T19:12:06.883-05:002009-11-17T19:12:06.883-05:00I'm with you, Cheri. I used to watch the show...I'm with you, Cheri. I used to watch the show, "Seventh Heaven," and I was intrigued by the way that fictional family celebrated Christmas: they drew names and made their one gift or bartered for it, or whatever. It was rarely anything huge, shiny, or extravagant. The only pressure was that the giver had to really put some thought into what the recipient was all about. That way, the gift was more than just a token, it said to the recipient, "I've paid attention to you this past year, and I get what you are all about." I think that would be an awesome way to handle the situation.<br /><br />In reality, however, at our house the older boys are getting a new suit each, and everyone but the youngest is basically getting clothing and more clothing. Once they have an iPod, clothing seems to be all teens really want anyway. Well, unless you can give them each a new car! :-)Jan C.http://janconnair.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746656646280276215.post-5661639298410259672009-11-17T17:43:53.634-05:002009-11-17T17:43:53.634-05:00I am taking the HIH class with Jessica as well and...I am taking the HIH class with Jessica as well and enjoyed reading your previous blog entry. I too have three teenagers and can sympathize with you on that part of it. Good luck on the Christmas gift giving. I am working on the same thing. Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your blog.You and Me~Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16500931368373259923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746656646280276215.post-57318027262866877352009-11-17T16:32:21.198-05:002009-11-17T16:32:21.198-05:00Teenagers respond mightily to money! How about set...Teenagers respond mightily to money! How about setting a $$ amount for each and giving them a couple gift cards plus you make a trip to the dollar store for a bunch of little things that are meaningful and that you can wrap individually? And perhaps a coupon or two for some 1:1 time with each later in the year?<br />On the little gifts or even all, you could write little clues for each. It may be that they just really like the thrill of opening gifts. We are in a tight economy; maybe it's time for a little sacrifice?<br />Good luck!Honoréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17328955991011872557noreply@blogger.com