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[quote=Anonymous]Here's the thing, unless she's sleeping in a toddler bed, she probably has not outgrown the bed.  I slept in a twin bed my entire life until getting married at 30.  It did not scar me.  Might I suggest you buy new grown up bedding (BTW - twin bedding is cheaper so bonus for that) and not worry that she doesn't have a big girl bed.

Also, times are changing so maybe focus on establishing new traditions.  How about attending a free or low cost concerts or events at a place of worship?  What about volunteering to wrap gifts for fundraisers?  What about getting each other a new ornament every year, which can be sentimental but not expensive?  or a silly, low $ limit gift.  Maybe offer it as a challenge, all gifts from Five Below. My dad is notoriously cheap - we get "extra points" for giving him re-gifts or gifts that cost little to nothing.  For Christmas last year I shopped at the library used book sale.  Maybe have a specific requirement that one gift be a "re-gift" - could be useful or funny.

Christmas breakfast of waffles with a choose your own topping selection.  Our family tradition is Silver Diner Christmas eve dinner before Christmas eve service - that's not expensive and my kids really look forward to it.  It started because I wanted to get to church early to get a parking spot and seat and now it's a favorite event.  So you never know what will stick with them.

I am honest with my kids about finances, within age appropriate limits. The reality is that the holidays won't be what you are used to having and that's not all bad.  Some of my favorite childhood memories are the things we did during the holidays, not the gifts I got.  So don't focus on the monetary value, rather the sentimental value.  You will get through it.[/quote]

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