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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We do a party for bday and they get presents from friends that way.  We have the space to invite a lot of kids (if they want) or do something smaller like a small group and a slumber party.  We rarely get them any gifts.  Both grandparents are generous and work with us to get them things they will enjoy.  Usually it's clothes, winter coat, boots (practical stuff) for the girl and then a few frivolous items from 1 grandma.  The other usually does art supplies, maybe some Barbie stuff.  DS will generally request a few Wii or DS games or something like a Nerf gun.  Probably a total of $150 per kid per bday (plus the party paid for by us).

Christmas I usually go to Value Village and get some books and stocking stuffers.  Getting harder with DS as he gets older and choosier, but still a win w/ DD.  Spend a total of maybe $20/kid.  We get each other (parents) maybe a book or 2.  Then we go meet the grandparents for a nice Florida vacation after Christmas.  Would rather spend the money that way.  Grandparents each spend about $75-$100 again and work with us to get things that the kids really want and will play with. [/quote]

I am the OP and I am wondering for those who do not get that many presents for kids on bdays and Christmas, do you usually get them toys and other entertainment stuff throughout the year? I am wondering because my kid's bday falls so close to Christmas and I feel like I don't want to "spoil" by getting toys and stuff all year round.[/quote]

I'm the one giving my DD an origami book. I don't really get her toys throughout the year. If someone gives me a sticker for her or something, I'll pass it along, but we don't just randomly go buy toys for no reason at all. [/quote]

OK, I'll bite, so if you don't get her random presents or birthday presents, when do you get her stuff?  Or do you have relatives who get her stuff?  Or does she truly not get anything other than a craft book and bare essentials?  If so, what does she do when she is at home?  [/quote]

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