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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. I replied and clarified some things in comments above.

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I understand that they don’t want to gift experiences. That ship has sailed.

But they’re insistent on toys, and a LOT of them. They want the thrill and praise of the boys unwrapping gifts. And then all year long “I got him that you know”. It’s a whole thing.

Why not spend the $250 on a ninja course for our yard…?[/quote]

I posted above, but I'll give 2 more pieces of advice.  One is that I tend to get those big things myself, knowing that relatives and birthday parties will load them up on the small things.  If you aren't buying them toys, then 8 per year per child isn't really that outrageous.  The other thing is to have set locations for toys that do not expand in size (a shelf unit, a toy boy, a n open bin).  If the kids toys won't fit in there, have them decide which will go.  If you put them on your neighborhood listserve, someone will likely take them very quickly if they are in good shape.
PS if they want something to unwrap, they may be able to get some of the pieces for the ninja course.[/quote]

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