Up until last year, I had a dilemma concerning sibling gifts. I wanted my children to know the joy of giving to their siblings, but I had a terrible time trying figure out how to work out the shopping trips alone and control the cost of the gifts. I read in a magazine how one mom set up Mom’s Store every Christmas with objects she had been collecting throughout the year that she knew would interest her children. She would designate a place in her home as Mom’s Store, she would set out a number of items appropriate to one child, then she would bring in 1 child at a time to “buy” a gift from that selection for her brother or sister. Then she cleared those items and prepared to do another round.
The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to take some time to consider gifts for siblings. Maybe yo
u want your children to make gifts for each other. Maybe you have a special night when you take each of them shopping alone. Maybe you’d like to try Mom’s Store. Whatever the case, preparation is key. You’ll need to be sure you have the materials you need on hand.
*Check out ListPlanIt’s Blog for a List of Gifts to Collect for Mom’s Store.
An aspect of the Christmas season I have never had to think through. Today I am thankful for an only child.
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Thats a wonderful idea!!!!
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This is a great idea.
We have decided to make homemade gift for all our friends, family and even extended family. We make this as a family activity and it is really fun
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