tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827319729741508063.post8080030309155564451..comments2023-10-10T06:17:25.946-07:00Comments on School Time Adventures: Simplify the Holiday Shopping(V.Kerr) School Time Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13441638094188333405noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827319729741508063.post-16650715557031214682010-12-02T19:56:17.092-08:002010-12-02T19:56:17.092-08:00I've always hated Christmas because of the str...I've always hated Christmas because of the stress that goes along with trying to find the perfect gifts for every person in my life. When Lance and I first got married I decided I wasn't going to spend my holidays like that any more, and I simply stopped buying gifts altogether. A little drastic, maybe, but also liberating. To my knowledge, not one person has stopped being my friend or relative (the latter would be pretty hard) because of this. And I now love this time of year. Lance and I have tried to figure out how we're going to handle things when kids enter the picture. I wanted to get them no Christmas presents, and instead give them a certain amount of money to go towards whatever charity they picked, and then go on a family vacation together. Lance has convinced me that that's a bit much, so we're trying to find some middle ground. I love the 4-present idea. Wow, this was a bit long.Haley and Lance (but probably just Haley)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14207235786291239028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827319729741508063.post-88054546171779648472010-11-28T15:31:17.185-08:002010-11-28T15:31:17.185-08:00There are so many things I love about this post! ...There are so many things I love about this post! You are totally speaking my language here! <br /><br />Now, just trying to figure out how to email this link to relatives without them taking offense to the hint I'm giving... Lol! :)<br /><br />I’m stopping by from No Time For Flash Card’s “Show Us Your Best”. I hope you’ll do the same! You can see read my “best” @ http://sofiasideas.com/2010/11/27/shrink-that-growing-giant-2/<br />Sofia’s IdeasSofia's Ideashttp://sofiasideas.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2827319729741508063.post-59693637039941191472010-11-27T12:00:58.720-08:002010-11-27T12:00:58.720-08:00Thanks for the link up, V! I'm doing a similar...Thanks for the link up, V! I'm doing a similar post soon, especially since I've just finished getting the 4 gifts for each child - I still want to make pjs + finish Sela quilt.<br /><br />I think the best thing about doing just 4 gifts is that your kids can tell how much thought + planning went into each gift. I also tend to spend more since there are only 4 presents + many of them are handmade. My kids can tell that a lot of love went into each + every choice.<br /><br />Another aspect to having a smaller Christmas list is that it takes you out of the stores + keeps you home with your family. You aren't worried about making it to a sale, clipping coupons, or braving the cold + crowds - you are at home enjoying the people who make this season so special.<br /><br />Love you, V. We need to get together soon! xoxoxoRachel Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660595903849649834noreply@blogger.com