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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This fall has been a lot (work stress requiring long hours/full focus, a few funerals, spouse traveling for work, etc). We also had some unanticipated expenses so I am not feeling as flush. Normally this time of year I have made good progress in terms of present shopping, planning for the holidays. But this year. I just can't muster the energy and enthusiasm.

Have already decided not to do a card, though maybe if I have the time over Xmas break, I will get it together and send a new years's card. We went on some nice trips this year.

My kids are in upper elementary and middle school (DD). I don't want to be a grinch.  They don't really need anything. They love to read and the usual stuff.  Could I get away with minimal gifts (thinking a gift card for clothes as they love choosing clothes themselves) and like candy/chocolat?  They love to read and play video games together.  I am just not feeling it with all the stocking stuffers, stuff I normally wouldn't question in the past, but just feels like a waste of money/landfill space?  I'd rather save our money for meaningful experience (trip) but I don't know if I will have that planned out when it's Christmas.

Help! They are great kids. They want for nothing.  But they are kids, after all, and none of this is their fault. [/quote]

Of course you can do what you suggest.  The holidays should be fun for all and exhausting to none.  Why not have your kids help you bake cookies or make some fudge.  Keep it simple and enjoy.[/quote]

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