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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kids get basic needs throughout the year, like clothes and sneakers and sports gear, as they outgrow things. Christmas is for fun extras like a special soccer jersey, a nice sweater, books, board games, fitness accessories, a box of their favorite snacks.  We don’t have any living grandparents or nearby family, so I tend to buy more smaller items to stay within budget and have something for them to unwrap on Christmas morning.  Luckily, they never ask for anything expensive.[/quote]

I agree with this. There are some "needs" that can also be a want, like the nicer sports gear or an extra pair of cleats, which I would do as gifts. My son plays hockey and got nice socks and pucks under the tree; he already has socks and pucks but these were fancier and fun, and he will use them.

I stopped wrapping everything like I did when they were little. I used to like the huge pile of stuff to open but now I'd rather they see what is purchased throughout the yeae as a need and that getting a few gifts you like is better than a huge pile just because.

There isnt a right answer here, and it can change based on your family structure and situation year to year.[/quote]

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