We love Young Wild and Friedman sensory bins! You did a great job! Spike the Hedgehog is a great toy that teaches! Idk why people were mean. You had a budget and bought nice gifts. There is a woman who homeschools and thrifts most of her kids gifts. She had a $50.00 per child budget. She can clearly afford more. I enjoy thrifting, but i wont thrift a toy missing pieces to it and say my grandchild will love it. I am sure your children loved their gifts. This is the 2nd year we did a self care box for my granddaughter. She will be 12 and loves bath and body items and skincare items. You can find many on sale after Christmas and they do not go bad. Your oldest daughter may enjoy something like that.
I have autism myself and my mum is so conscious with the gifts she chooses for me (my mental age is a lot lower than my actual age) and seeing another parent putting so much thought into their kids gifts that also have autism is so nice ❤
I really enjoyed this! I think the way you do Christmas is great. No one should be unkind. We should really focus on Jesus anyway, and the gifts are just a bonus. You did a great job choosing items your children will love! They will be thrilled!
I’m always so happy when I come across your Christmas gifts videos! I am subscribed so idk why I don’t see other videos thru the year. Anywho, I was thinking, every time this video comes around you are saying that you have a baby or are expecting a baby. 😂 then I realized, the videos are a year apart. That would make sense. I love your voice and you always have such good ideas, thoughtful and useful! Thank you for sharing!
For the littles imaginary play is so important though too! Baby dolls, dress up clothes, play kitchen set and things like that- fosters creativity and imagination! I love your ideas but I think just adding more of a "fun" gift would bring it all together ❤ there are so many different bluey playsets I am sure your son would LOVE! My daughter sure does anyway! I LOVE the playdough sensory box! So cool! My son with special needs is obsessed with playdough and trucks so that gave me an amazing idea for him! Didn't even know sets like that existed! Thanks for some awesome ideas to add to my list too!
I always try to get people useful gifts rather than just random things no one will use or already has (like blankets). I normally get things like chapstick, fuzzy socks, slippers, candy, qtips, hand sanitizer, and any other little useful things I find!
Oh wow you did amazing for having 6 children I love the ideas you came up with and the thought that went into each child these are the kinds of what I got my kids for christmas videos I enjoy Hope you all have a amazing Christmas season
This is my first time watching one of your videos, and I already feel like weI connect with you and your family. Our family of 5 has many similarities. Love your approach to buying gifts! Again, it is very similar to my thinking! 💛💛
This is one of the videos I watch and enjoy every year, and I literally just noticed that I wasn’t subscribed 😮. My bad. Have rectified that, and thank you again for the content. Have a wonderful Christmas 😊
I love that you are still working on a theme for Christmas after 13 years of parenting. This year I’m trying Paper Town Home’s Head, Heart, Hands, Home concept (plus stockings) and pretty happy with the volume and items
I've been trying to keep things more minimal the past several years, too. We do something like that, too, but 2 wants, 1 need, 1 wear, 1 read for a total of 5 presents plus a stocking. Our 18 year old son is moderate to severely autistic, so we still get him toys for his wants because he still plays with toys and that's fine. Whatever works. For the "need" items, I'm not sure what we're getting this year but it could be another "wear" item or a purse (in the case of the girls) or a lap desk or a planner with accessories, just anything useful that they maybe didn't request as a want.
I get my kids the things they need as the need arises. I save Christmas gifts for special things. Not that they won't get clothes or practical items, but it is not the majority of their gifts. We have a special needs 5 year old that doesn't use toys for the most part, so I am always looking for ideas for him.
i think for most people who do the “need”, it’s not really a need, but something they want that can be needed, like shoes. but they already have shoes of course, they want expensive nike shoes lol or something like that.
Thanks for the inspiration. I always try to do four gifts and we are the same way with wanting most of the gifts to be something that is enriching to their life and their interests and not just stuff. We do something to wear, something to read, something to do, and something they want. If they really want a toy like a stuffed animal or a hatchimal alive or whatever it might be that’s where they get something that I might not feel is necessarily going to feed them in the long term, but I hope it’s magical to get something you really want and maybe you learn what kinds of things actually get loved the most as time goes.
What does stem mean? Am I hearing it wrong? Great video either way. Not sure how I got into watching these when my daughter is 37 but I like your ideas
My girls and I just went to see Beauty and the Beast and it was SO good!! And they announced that the reason it is so special to see it this December is because in January Disney will be returning the script to the vault and it won’t be seen again for a long time. So I hope that makes her special event even more special!!
Thank you for sharing. How's about one of those pull toys that says, the cow goes, moo - the pig goes, oink - it makes the sounds and all kids love them.
I truly wish this year I could do $150-$200 per child but it’s just not in the cards for me. I feel bad for my teens but they are such forgiving wonderful excepting happy kids. I know they will be happy with anything from my heart.
My daughter was 5.5 last Christmas and wanted a real bow and arrow too not just a toy one. So we went to Cabelas and got her a youth one that's for i think 5-10 years old.
We love Legos in our house too! I’ve got a skilled builder. The technic set are challenging I got the airplane for my DD last Christmas (she was 12), it took her a while and some tears to put it together. She did need some help with this set.
I have an almost 15 year old will be 15 January 3rd! Also likes legos so getting a couple of sets animal crossing and wicked! Wasn’t sure if you’ve heard of the fahlo bracelets? They have them in all different colors so good for boys or girls. They’re animal themed and you can track your specific animal on the app. You get a guaranteed year for each animal if the tracker falls off they’ll assign you another animal. Like I have a sea turtle and the tracker fell off so they assigned me another turtle but they found the original turtle so now I have 2! Fun to see their journey could be educational too! So I bought a whale shark for a Christmas present to go along with their other animals! Also likes fidget toys and wanted speks magnetic balls to play with probably too small for your house! Also like mystery games where they give you clue packets and you have to figure out the clues to solve the mystery got a couple of those!
My friend makes clay jewelry and those earrings were available in her store a couple of years ago. I don't see them now, but she has lots of cute earrings. Here is her shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ClayssicDesigns
We did around $350 for our only child but that includes his bible book that's around $50. This seemed like a high budget but we are not sure if we can have more kids so why not. We do not do toys with lights, sounds or that play themselves.
We love Young Wild and Friedman sensory bins! You did a great job! Spike the Hedgehog is a great toy that teaches! Idk why people were mean. You had a budget and bought nice gifts. There is a woman who homeschools and thrifts most of her kids gifts. She had a $50.00 per child budget. She can clearly afford more. I enjoy thrifting, but i wont thrift a toy missing pieces to it and say my grandchild will love it. I am sure your children loved their gifts. This is the 2nd year we did a self care box for my granddaughter. She will be 12 and loves bath and body items and skincare items. You can find many on sale after Christmas and they do not go bad. Your oldest daughter may enjoy something like that.
I have autism myself and my mum is so conscious with the gifts she chooses for me (my mental age is a lot lower than my actual age) and seeing another parent putting so much thought into their kids gifts that also have autism is so nice ❤
“He’s more fun than I am” too funny, I say the same thing about my husband and I LOL
Ha ha!
I’m an autistic adult and it makes me so pleased to see a parent putting thought into how autism impacts the gifts a child would want and enjoy!
I think $200 is a great budget. Ours is $250 but I only have 2 kiddos. Thank u for sharing with us.
So happy when this popped up! Look forward to this one every year 🤍
Loved the video and really loved that you linked stuff. Thanks so much for that !!!!
I really enjoyed this! I think the way you do Christmas is great. No one should be unkind. We should really focus on Jesus anyway, and the gifts are just a bonus. You did a great job choosing items your children will love! They will be thrilled!
I’m always so happy when I come across your Christmas gifts videos! I am subscribed so idk why I don’t see other videos thru the year. Anywho, I was thinking, every time this video comes around you are saying that you have a baby or are expecting a baby. 😂 then I realized, the videos are a year apart. That would make sense. I love your voice and you always have such good ideas, thoughtful and useful! Thank you for sharing!
Love this I love your way of doing it ❤️
For the littles imaginary play is so important though too! Baby dolls, dress up clothes, play kitchen set and things like that- fosters creativity and imagination! I love your ideas but I think just adding more of a "fun" gift would bring it all together ❤ there are so many different bluey playsets I am sure your son would LOVE! My daughter sure does anyway! I LOVE the playdough sensory box! So cool! My son with special needs is obsessed with playdough and trucks so that gave me an amazing idea for him! Didn't even know sets like that existed! Thanks for some awesome ideas to add to my list too!
I look forward to this video every year! You do a great job with it 😊
Thank you this video really helps me look out for different ideas!
I watch your videos every year. You're such a good thoughtful mom. You're kids are blessed ❤
I always try to get people useful gifts rather than just random things no one will use or already has (like blankets). I normally get things like chapstick, fuzzy socks, slippers, candy, qtips, hand sanitizer, and any other little useful things I find!
Oh wow you did amazing for having 6 children I love the ideas you came up with and the thought that went into each child these are the kinds of what I got my kids for christmas videos I enjoy Hope you all have a amazing Christmas season
Love watching your what I got my kid videos!
Mini block tip: put them in a container when building so they don't get lost. I love them but they are so tiny and hard to loose track of!
I love how thoughtful all the gifts are, it’s given me so many ideas for my kiddos! ❤
I love this. I don't do needs for Christmas either.Want,read, stem,santa gift.
We do this same thing. My son loves Stem so it was easy to add for him.
These are so nice!
This is my first time watching one of your videos, and I already feel like weI connect with you and your family. Our family of 5 has many similarities. Love your approach to buying gifts! Again, it is very similar to my thinking! 💛💛
This is one of the videos I watch and enjoy every year, and I literally just noticed that I wasn’t subscribed 😮. My bad. Have rectified that, and thank you again for the content. Have a wonderful Christmas 😊
I love that you are still working on a theme for Christmas after 13 years of parenting.
This year I’m trying Paper Town Home’s Head, Heart, Hands, Home concept (plus stockings) and pretty happy with the volume and items
I have never heard of that concept. I might have to use that in the coming years!
Awesome gift ideas! :)
I've been trying to keep things more minimal the past several years, too. We do something like that, too, but 2 wants, 1 need, 1 wear, 1 read for a total of 5 presents plus a stocking. Our 18 year old son is moderate to severely autistic, so we still get him toys for his wants because he still plays with toys and that's fine. Whatever works. For the "need" items, I'm not sure what we're getting this year but it could be another "wear" item or a purse (in the case of the girls) or a lap desk or a planner with accessories, just anything useful that they maybe didn't request as a want.
I get my kids the things they need as the need arises. I save Christmas gifts for special things. Not that they won't get clothes or practical items, but it is not the majority of their gifts. We have a special needs 5 year old that doesn't use toys for the most part, so I am always looking for ideas for him.
i think for most people who do the “need”, it’s not really a need, but something they want that can be needed, like shoes. but they already have shoes of course, they want expensive nike shoes lol or something like that.
Yes we do more expensive sneakers at Christmas
Wow amazing you’ve finished Christmas shopping for so many kids already. I haven’t started 😂😳 I have my list…
The Pokemon sweatshirt is so cute. I'd love it for myself 😍😍
I love this so much! Thank you
Great gift ideas!! New subscriber 🥰
Thanks for the inspiration. I always try to do four gifts and we are the same way with wanting most of the gifts to be something that is enriching to their life and their interests and not just stuff. We do something to wear, something to read, something to do, and something they want. If they really want a toy like a stuffed animal or a hatchimal alive or whatever it might be that’s where they get something that I might not feel is necessarily going to feed them in the long term, but I hope it’s magical to get something you really want and maybe you learn what kinds of things actually get loved the most as time goes.
I think that's perfect. You are being thoughtful in your gifting process and still being mindful of the magic. The perfect balance 😊
What does stem mean? Am I hearing it wrong? Great video either way. Not sure how I got into watching these when my daughter is 37 but I like your ideas
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathmathics
My girls and I just went to see Beauty and the Beast and it was SO good!! And they announced that the reason it is so special to see it this December is because in January Disney will be returning the script to the vault and it won’t be seen again for a long time. So I hope that makes her special event even more special!!
Love the dresser
My son got the space Lego set for his 10th birthday and loves it, he's asked for another one for Christmas
Those are all great, thoughtful gifts.
I used that same sticker puzzle books for my National Park study unit I put together this year
Thank you for sharing. How's about one of those pull toys that says, the cow goes, moo - the pig goes, oink - it makes the sounds and all kids love them.
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I truly wish this year I could do $150-$200 per child but it’s just not in the cards for me. I feel bad for my teens but they are such forgiving wonderful excepting happy kids. I know they will be happy with anything from my heart.
That is truly what this time of year is all about. I pray that you all have a very Merry Christmas!!!
My daughter was 5.5 last Christmas and wanted a real bow and arrow too not just a toy one. So we went to Cabelas and got her a youth one that's for i think 5-10 years old.
We love Legos in our house too! I’ve got a skilled builder. The technic set are challenging I got the airplane for my DD last Christmas (she was 12), it took her a while and some tears to put it together. She did need some help with this set.
Yay! Love these videos.
I have an almost 15 year old will be 15 January 3rd! Also likes legos so getting a couple of sets animal crossing and wicked! Wasn’t sure if you’ve heard of the fahlo bracelets? They have them in all different colors so good for boys or girls. They’re animal themed and you can track your specific animal on the app. You get a guaranteed year for each animal if the tracker falls off they’ll assign you another animal. Like I have a sea turtle and the tracker fell off so they assigned me another turtle but they found the original turtle so now I have 2! Fun to see their journey could be educational too! So I bought a whale shark for a Christmas present to go along with their other animals! Also likes fidget toys and wanted speks magnetic balls to play with probably too small for your house! Also like mystery games where they give you clue packets and you have to figure out the clues to solve the mystery got a couple of those!
I use to do that with my 2 sons, buy them 2 things that they need, then buy them thing that they want..
Where did you get your earrings?
My friend makes clay jewelry and those earrings were available in her store a couple of years ago. I don't see them now, but she has lots of cute earrings. Here is her shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ClayssicDesigns
We did around $350 for our only child but that includes his bible book that's around $50. This seemed like a high budget but we are not sure if we can have more kids so why not. We do not do toys with lights, sounds or that play themselves.
I'm from the uk, and we are not religious, but I love that you buy kids' bibles for christmas. I think it's so sweet! You have a very lucky child 😊
Lady please, we or most of us get our children what they need when they need it. I am the greatgran and I get them what they want
Lovely gifts for your children 🎁🌲