I have been watching these videos all summer for ideas to get my adult daughter and all of my nieces and nephews for Christmas. Your ideas are some of the best I’ve seen yet. I can not wait to purchase Cathy’s Greenhouse for my niece. Her mom’s name is Cathy, and she is talking about opening a greenhouse. Also, my niece loves to build and create, so I think this will be perfect! Also, I really want your oldest daughters book for myself! Not going overboard and sticking to certain categories really brings about more meaningful gifts that are enjoyed and purposeful. I have done this for years with my own daughter, and I feel like any time I went past seven gifts, it wasn’t cherished and appreciated. Great job!
WHOA! See, this is why I love watching these videos from you! That blank board game 🤯 so PERFECT for one of my kiddos who is always making up their own games 😄
My sons and nearly 16 and 18. We live in New Zealand and their Christmas gift is a trip to California….holiday starts 13 December and we get back on 27 December. They will also have a couple things to open when we get back…..that they don’t know about as they think trip is present…. as who doesn’t love to have some stuff to rip open on Christmas Day. There extra gifts are …… 15 year old…….world globe lego set ….he LOVES lego 17 year old…… aviation bag and headset case ( he starts at aviation collage next year to become a pilot]………. plus a model A380 plane since he is most excited to fly on this plane for our trip I also did a gift box each for them….these have in them: socks, underwear, treat foods they love but hardly get to have , a cap each, t-shirt etc. Other than this they mostly get money from family…..we are a very small family.
I love the idea of sibling gifts. Our 3yo kitty furson is giving his human sister a pair of socks with his face on them. He's getting toys and treats. Our 13yo daughter is getting clothes, jewelry, Heely's and an HP Crome Book. We normally don't give that expensive of gifts. We're this year because she is missing out on the east coast trip
Wow. You get a lot of gifts for your kids. We usually did one main gift, a couple of stocking stuffers, and a couple of other relatives would get them something.😊
We have that joovy walker, and I wanted it specifically because it was plain and simple. I have some pictures under the clear tray, and my little one cruises around in that thing like a race car driver. She's about grown out of it since she can walk on her own now but it's still fun. My kids say stockings are one of there favorites too along with the one bigger gift unwrapped under the tree waiting for them in the morning.
I always go a little overboard with gifts for my kids but I get a lot of things that they need and I’d end up buying anyway. This year they’re getting sleeping bags, boots, books, puzzles, shoes, socks, hats etc for their more frivolous items my boy is getting some toys he wants called bokagon and my girls getting perfume and makeup brushes that she asked for. I also got them a pickle ball set to share.
My 9 year old wanted classic lavender Vans. We found some with a floral pattern at an outlet for $20. They are like $85 online. So that was a big WIN for us.
Love these!! My oldest boy (7) has been asking for a metal detector forever, for buried treasure of course. So that will be his big gift this year! My youngest boy (4) really wanted a "Racing balls" kit this year...a marble run, so that will be his big gift!!
My kids are strangely protective of their books also. I've had my younger kids ask for certain books we already own and I tell them that and my oldest chimes in with that's my book! 🤣 This is our first year doing the categories of gifts. It made shopping so much easier and made them be much more intentional with their Christmas lists! Last year was my 13 year olds first year of competition dance and I couldn't figure out what those boots were for that everyone seemed to be wearing. Thanks for cluing me in! 🤦🏼♀️🤣
I definitely understand about being protective about book! I let my sister borrow some books and she dog eared one of them (gasp) and lost the other so no more borrowing books (we’re both adults)! My daughter who will be 13 in January wanted nerf guns apparently she’s always wanted them?? We had a neighbor across the street have a nerf gun party. I don’t think it will be something that she’ll stick with so lucky GameStop has 50% off clearance sale and they had a couple sets of roblox there! So got a super deal on them! Also asked my mom to get her some nerf targets. She also loves anime and manga so my sister is getting her a manga series she wanted! My mother inlaw gets her crap usually I’m going to try and send her an Amazon wish list but we’ll see! I also found my niece the Barbie color reveal super party at GameStop for $11!!
Mom of 5 here also! 11 girl, 9 boy, 7 girl, 4 girl, and 1 boy. Last year I started scaling back on gifts and realized it was better giving my kids less. I also decided this year to step away from Santa and try to teach more of the meaning of Christmas (giving back). I’m trying not to be a Grinch but less is so much better! I love the 1 want, and steam gift. As for the need is hard because I can’t until Christmas to give my kids something they need.😂
Well you could just switch out the need category... i know it wont rhyme anymore... but theres no rule saying it has to rhyme.. You could do 2 wants, 1 steam and 1 read.. Or you could do 1 want, 1 do/make, 1 steam and 1 read.. If you like 4 gifts, just cater it to your family.. 1 do like crafts or art.. 1 play - like board games Etc.
I just came across your page today. How do you have a 13 year old like that in terms to her book and you explaining why you got it for her. I have all girls (11,9,3). I really need help in that department and direction because whatever you are doing is amazing.
Mama of 7 and same here…4 gifts with the rhyme (minus steam) AND I totally go overboard with stocking stuffers as well! 😂 I get nice items that are useful mainly (but also things like playmobil or calico critters) and not just dollar items! Love watching this video. Thanks for sharing, Abby! 🎄
It always feels like too much 😆 this year we did a fun sibling gift, something for learning (examples a math game, or my older son got headphones), something steam/hands on (kinetic sand kit, my older son got a guitar pick punch to make guitar picks with) and then something to read. I also haven't figured out how to scale back stockings 😆 or grandparents for that matter
We love the that’s not my series. Jellycat makes similar books called if I were a x. Jelly cat sometimes makes the corresponding plushie to go with the x.
My teenage daughter is getting an iPhone and some makeup and jewelry. My teenage son is getting a new piano keyboard and a backbone for his phone. So Not as much but way more expensive.
These are all great ideas. Love the idea of just switch it out with something steam. Definitely need to do something like this next year. I happen to get the girls each 9 and 1/2 presents 😂 That Walker is really cool those have been illegal in Canada for the last several years
I think animal crossing is a 1 Player game but it’s probably also they don’t want to share kids are kids 😆 But it’s not much pressents their getting like two kids amount is probably around the amount I get from one person
My little guy seriously cried when I explained that Santa only brings one toy for Christmas not books. However, I promised to always give him books and he was happy. He is getting a RC monster truck.
I’m sure you’ve answered this somewhere else, but what is the name of the Bible study that you refer to when you talk about getting your son a new Bible?
My son turns 10 the week of Christmas. His big gift is a 4 in one table (54 in. Tall) that has pool, ping-pong, fooseball & something else. That will give him something to bond with friends when they're over since he's the "only 4th grader in world who doesn't have video games". He's also getting a wooden baseball dice game, a MLB Baseball hat, some books & a new devotional, a pocket knife and some Baseball gear.
We're on the very last one and I don't know who's more devastated, my son or me! Have you found any other series comparable? Another one we love is The Virgina Mystery series. It isn't faith based at all but it's chucked full of history which my son is obsessed with.
Hi! I get this a lot when I share these videos. The “A” in “STEAM” is for art, once they started adding in humanities such as visual and digital arts it is often referred to as STEAM, but then you’ll often find it as “STEM” when it is focused solely on “hard” sciences! 😊
Well, I have one child specifically who would give the “want, need, read” list as an order form, so there would be no element of surprise that morning. That’s what I was t trying to articulate, essentially.
I have been watching these videos all summer for ideas to get my adult daughter and all of my nieces and nephews for Christmas. Your ideas are some of the best I’ve seen yet. I can not wait to purchase Cathy’s Greenhouse for my niece. Her mom’s name is Cathy, and she is talking about opening a greenhouse. Also, my niece loves to build and create, so I think this will be perfect! Also, I really want your oldest daughters book for myself! Not going overboard and sticking to certain categories really brings about more meaningful gifts that are enjoyed and purposeful. I have done this for years with my own daughter, and I feel like any time I went past seven gifts, it wasn’t cherished and appreciated. Great job!
My 14 yr old loves those miniature houses
WHOA! See, this is why I love watching these videos from you! That blank board game 🤯 so PERFECT for one of my kiddos who is always making up their own games 😄
Yes, so cool, isn’t it?!
My sons and nearly 16 and 18. We live in New Zealand and their Christmas gift is a trip to California….holiday starts 13 December and we get back on 27 December. They will also have a couple things to open when we get back…..that they don’t know about as they think trip is present…. as who doesn’t love to have some stuff to rip open on Christmas Day.
There extra gifts are ……
15 year old…….world globe lego set ….he LOVES lego
17 year old…… aviation bag and headset case ( he starts at aviation collage next year to become a pilot]………. plus a model A380 plane since he is most excited to fly on this plane for our trip
I also did a gift box each for them….these have in them: socks, underwear, treat foods they love but hardly get to have , a cap each, t-shirt etc.
Other than this they mostly get money from family…..we are a very small family.
I love the idea of sibling gifts. Our 3yo kitty furson is giving his human sister a pair of socks with his face on them. He's getting toys and treats. Our 13yo daughter is getting clothes, jewelry, Heely's and an HP Crome Book. We normally don't give that expensive of gifts. We're this year because she is missing out on the east coast trip
Thank you for the idea of the Infographic Bible. I didn't buy one for my kids but I know my husband will love this.
My almost 5 year old still loves her “That’s not my” books. They’re the best ❤
I had been waiting for this video, I always love yours! Can’t wait for the stocking & sibling gift videos ❤
Thanks!!
Wow. You get a lot of gifts for your kids. We usually did one main gift, a couple of stocking stuffers, and a couple of other relatives would get them something.😊
We have that joovy walker, and I wanted it specifically because it was plain and simple. I have some pictures under the clear tray, and my little one cruises around in that thing like a race car driver. She's about grown out of it since she can walk on her own now but it's still fun. My kids say stockings are one of there favorites too along with the one bigger gift unwrapped under the tree waiting for them in the morning.
Stocking have to be the best! They have been my favorite since I was a kid and now I enjoy stuffing my kids stocking soo much!
I always go a little overboard with gifts for my kids but I get a lot of things that they need and I’d end up buying anyway. This year they’re getting sleeping bags, boots, books, puzzles, shoes, socks, hats etc for their more frivolous items my boy is getting some toys he wants called bokagon and my girls getting perfume and makeup brushes that she asked for. I also got them a pickle ball set to share.
My 9 year old wanted classic lavender Vans. We found some with a floral pattern at an outlet for $20. They are like $85 online. So that was a big WIN for us.
Practical and fun gift choices!
Will you make a what's in their stockings video?? I hope 🙂
Yes! It’ll be up next week!
I love that you switch out something to wear with something STEAM- a great idea!
Love these!! My oldest boy (7) has been asking for a metal detector forever, for buried treasure of course. So that will be his big gift this year! My youngest boy (4) really wanted a "Racing balls" kit this year...a marble run, so that will be his big gift!!
My kids are strangely protective of their books also. I've had my younger kids ask for certain books we already own and I tell them that and my oldest chimes in with that's my book! 🤣 This is our first year doing the categories of gifts. It made shopping so much easier and made them be much more intentional with their Christmas lists! Last year was my 13 year olds first year of competition dance and I couldn't figure out what those boots were for that everyone seemed to be wearing. Thanks for cluing me in! 🤦🏼♀️🤣
I definitely understand about being protective about book! I let my sister borrow some books and she dog eared one of them (gasp) and lost the other so no more borrowing books (we’re both adults)! My daughter who will be 13 in January wanted nerf guns apparently she’s always wanted them?? We had a neighbor across the street have a nerf gun party. I don’t think it will be something that she’ll stick with so lucky GameStop has 50% off clearance sale and they had a couple sets of roblox there! So got a super deal on them! Also asked my mom to get her some nerf targets. She also loves anime and manga so my sister is getting her a manga series she wanted! My mother inlaw gets her crap usually I’m going to try and send her an Amazon wish list but we’ll see! I also found my niece the Barbie color reveal super party at GameStop for $11!!
Mom of 5 here also!
11 girl, 9 boy, 7 girl, 4 girl, and 1 boy.
Last year I started scaling back on gifts and realized it was better giving my kids less. I also decided this year to step away from Santa and try to teach more of the meaning of Christmas (giving back). I’m trying not to be a Grinch but less is so much better! I love the 1 want, and steam gift. As for the need is hard because I can’t until Christmas to give my kids something they need.😂
Yes need is difficult, when you need something like clothes or shoes you usually need them asap. 😅
Well you could just switch out the need category... i know it wont rhyme anymore... but theres no rule saying it has to rhyme..
You could do 2 wants, 1 steam and 1 read..
Or you could do 1 want, 1 do/make, 1 steam and 1 read..
If you like 4 gifts, just cater it to your family..
1 do like crafts or art..
1 play - like board games
Etc.
I just came across your page today. How do you have a 13 year old like that in terms to her book and you explaining why you got it for her. I have all girls (11,9,3). I really need help in that department and direction because whatever you are doing is amazing.
Mama of 7 and same here…4 gifts with the rhyme (minus steam) AND I totally go overboard with stocking stuffers as well! 😂 I get nice items that are useful mainly (but also things like playmobil or calico critters) and not just dollar items! Love watching this video. Thanks for sharing, Abby! 🎄
It always feels like too much 😆 this year we did a fun sibling gift, something for learning (examples a math game, or my older son got headphones), something steam/hands on (kinetic sand kit, my older son got a guitar pick punch to make guitar picks with) and then something to read. I also haven't figured out how to scale back stockings 😆 or grandparents for that matter
We love the that’s not my series. Jellycat makes similar books called if I were a x. Jelly cat sometimes makes the corresponding plushie to go with the x.
I love the blank board game!!!!
My teenage daughter is getting an iPhone and some makeup and jewelry. My teenage son is getting a new piano keyboard and a backbone for his phone. So Not as much but way more expensive.
What's a backbone for a phone?
Gifts must be easier when they are homeschooled.
Very simple.
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Stockings are my fav too! Also, your sweatshirt looks super cute, where did you get it!?
It’s from Daily Grace Co.! “The Gospel Changes Everything” 🙌
These are all great ideas. Love the idea of just switch it out with something steam. Definitely need to do something like this next year. I happen to get the girls each 9 and 1/2 presents 😂
That Walker is really cool those have been illegal in Canada for the last several years
Good ideas!
I think animal crossing is a 1 Player game but it’s probably also they don’t want to share kids are kids 😆
But it’s not much pressents their getting like two kids amount is probably around the amount I get from one person
My little guy seriously cried when I explained that Santa only brings one toy for Christmas not books. However, I promised to always give him books and he was happy. He is getting a RC monster truck.
Great Gifts
I’m sure you’ve answered this somewhere else, but what is the name of the Bible study that you refer to when you talk about getting your son a new Bible?
I love doing stocking also!
Hello
Happy
Christmas
Cheers sweet
My son turns 10 the week of Christmas. His big gift is a 4 in one table (54 in. Tall) that has pool, ping-pong, fooseball & something else. That will give him something to bond with friends when they're over since he's the "only 4th grader in world who doesn't have video games". He's also getting a wooden baseball dice game, a MLB Baseball hat, some books & a new devotional, a pocket knife and some Baseball gear.
My boys would love that! What a fun birthday/Christmas he has waiting for him!
Have you heard of the book series The Sugar Creek Gang?
Yes! We have the books 🤗
We're on the very last one and I don't know who's more devastated, my son or me! Have you found any other series comparable? Another one we love is The Virgina Mystery series. It isn't faith based at all but it's chucked full of history which my son is obsessed with.
How was Merry Christmas
It’s stem like the flower not steam 😅
Hi! I get this a lot when I share these videos. The “A” in “STEAM” is for art, once they started adding in humanities such as visual and digital arts it is often referred to as STEAM, but then you’ll often find it as “STEM” when it is focused solely on “hard” sciences! 😊
@@RootedinRest My kids school is a STEAM Academy. Great idea to add that to your gifts instead of something to wear!
Wait, what? Why can't your children ask for what they want to read? I find that very odd...
Well, I have one child specifically who would give the “want, need, read” list as an order form, so there would be no element of surprise that morning. That’s what I was t trying to articulate, essentially.
Do your kids have the same dad
Yes
And you call this Christmas smh