Last Minute Christmas Gifts & What we're getting our kids!
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- Today we're sharing some of our favorite PRACTICAL and USEFUL holiday gift ideas. Christmas shopping is stressful, but it doesn't have to be if you know what to get! We'll also show you what we're getting our kids for Christmas and how we keep it simple.
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Leatherman Tool: amzn.to/3oEJmIQ
Dr. Squatch Soap: amzn.to/3GyWzZZ
Carwash Gift Certificate
Gift Card for Car Detailing
Massage Gift Card
10mm Socket 10 pack: amzn.to/3rMfBrA
Solo Stove: amzn.to/336v5fC
Blackstone 36” Griddle: amzn.to/3DG8iE9
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Quantum LED Flashlight: amzn.to/3Gzl5tX
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Insulated Flannel Shirt: amzn.to/3dDu7tq
O’Keefe’s Working Hands: amzn.to/31NkPYW
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Sporting Event Tickets
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Nice Nail Clipper Set: amzn.to/3EOfKi0
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:: KIDS & TWEENS ::
Glitter Nail Pens: amzn.to/3lRzwBE
DIY Journal Set: amzn.to/3IBJm49
Temporary Tattoo Pens: amzn.to/3dKw874
Whimsical Stitches Crochet Pattern Book: amzn.to/3oEQ9SG
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GoPro for Kids: amzn.to/3pFOnQB
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Thank you so much for watching! We continue to be so grateful for you and ALL of your support! (And you can find links for everything that we mentioned in the description!) We hope you have a great weekend!!! - Dawn & Tom
Did you mean "our" kids? 😁 the title
@@Michelle-by9fp why yes I did! 🤦🏼♀️😉
Great video!
I binged your Clean with Me playlist. You mentioned you do laundry everyday and dishes after meals. When do you clean the bathroom? When do you wipe down kitchen counters.
What does a day of cleaning look like for you?
Thank you! Great ideas! 🎉
Loved Tom’s dance & most especially the kids gettin in on the action😍
You aren't cheap. That makes me sad that people pass such judgement. What a tremendous lesson you are teaching your children that love and joy aren't tied to an overwhelming abundance. I wish we had scaled back when our kids were young. Your kids know you value time together and they get from other family members as well. Merry Christmas to all of you!
One year they got a card game and the gifts from others were going to be pitched a few weeks after Christmas. Maybe some of us misunderstood how it got explained? This year I think they did great on the gifts for the kids. Our son has wanted this for a long time and here it is and he will like this. 👍🏻 It is not the number of gifts or the price of the gifts. Some families don’t every bring anything into the house except at Christmas to teach the kids delayed gratification. Some kids get the book when the book fair comes around and the equipment for the activity they are signed up in when that takes place and the water bottle and ear buds when school starts and some parents don’t do that but put it all at Christmas. They don’t want the gimmies all year round so train their kids not to expect items coming into the house except bday and Christmas. We also all thought everything they had had to fit in that 9 cubed ikea thing, 2 stuffed animals each, 14 books in total and a small bin of legos under the coffee table. But after seeing the bedrooms during those remodels and seeing the kids can have a keyboard, there is a space for toy vehicles under the loft bed it seems less ‘weird’ as they like to say. I think they did too good a job of hiding all the clutter so that us viewers could not see there were any items for the kids.
I agree. My oldest is seven and she’ll get three or four gifts from us, things that she’s wanted for a long time. Then she’ll get probably 5-6 gifts from family members, who all ask us on beforehand what she wants. That means she’ll get 8-10 curated gifts that’ll all be her new favourite things. Even that many would be a bit overwhelming at once to be honest, but she won’t have it all at one time. She’ll meet family over a few days.
Youngest is only three months and she’ll get four gifts this Christmas, which is a lot considering, but it’s all stuff we would’ve gotten her anyway 😊
It's not about the stuff. Merry Christmas!
Tom says "BOYS like flashlights." Then can't hear anything Dawn says after because he is thinking about flashlights. Then geeks out about HIS GROWN MAN flashlight. I laughed so hard!
My 4 year old daughter asked for a flashlight.
Loved Tom’s blackout moment, then he says “I’ll be honest with you - I didn’t hear a thing you just said. I was thinking about flashlights”. Priceless!
Yes!! I’m still laughing at that!! 😂
I'm just now watching this video and that part made me literally LOL!
I love the the way Tom looks at dawn, so proud and so much love, looks like they have a good relationship. Thanks for sharing a little slice of your life with us.
Perfect minimalist idea: Wrap up batteries and label it “gift not included.” My father did this for my aunt one year when she didn’t want gifts while she was trying to declutter.
Very cute lolol
That’s so clever! 😂 And actually a really good gift. I hate it when we need batteries for something and have to buy new ones.
Lol! Gina C, that’s such a cute idea!
Very cute! 😆
That will be PERFECT for my 18 y.o. nephew! Thank you!!!
Here's how we approached Christmas with our kids... Since Jesus got 3 gifts, each of the kids got 3 gifts. One for the mind, one for the body, and one for the spirit. It was easy to adjust for the years when the income was low.
Also, Christmas was strictly for the kids. We would take advantage of the after Christmas sales and exchange gifts at Valentine's instead. Very simplified and quite a bit less stressful!
Virginia, I love this idea. I proposed it to my husband when we first had kids and sadly he wasn't on board. We have four children. During the lean years, that would have been a tremendous help and now that they are older and all of their gifts are very pricey, having only 3 each would be a financial relief. I love that he enjoys giving but I love the simplicity you described. Body, mind, soul. Well done!
I LOVE the after Christmas sales and we often waited to buy somethings then, too! It's just smarter!
What's even simpler is: each kid gets one Christmas present from parents. Not one from mom and one from dad, but parents talk about what to give to each child and together they buy one gift. It was like this in my childhood and we were happy. It's like this with our kids and they're happy too.
Beautiful approach Virginia.
Our child had 3 gifts to open, but I never thought of relating that number to Jesus! How awesome! Gifts for just the kids works for us too.
I just adore Tom & Dawn. They remind me quite a bit of my husband and myself. We laugh so much, just like they do! Hahaha
There’s nothing quite like being playful with your partner.
I’m forever grateful that my husband is my best friend.
Way to cute to hear Tom say about the kids and too many gifts....."they just can't manage it". He's come a long way baby !
If someon orders the book late just print off the photo of the cover and out it in a card, saying this will be delivered to you in the new year! Then they get the gift "twice", and it's often calmer after the business if Christmas.
Regarding gift giving for your children: my daughter has given her kids three gifts every year now for several years and it’s been a win/win. They get a want, a need and a surprise. Surprises can be anything, big or small, depending on your budget. She’s a teacher and a single parent, so you know she doesn’t have a lot of money. One year she saved up to surprise them with a trip to Disneyland. Other years it has been much smaller but still surprising.
My daughter teaches middle school Special Ed and the past 2 years have nearly broken her. Not so much the kids, but they are still expected to test the kids and evaluate the teachers in these trying times.
And right now she's home sick with Covid (so many and the school has it teachers and kids alike). and yet still has to do lesson plans every day even though she can hardly even sit up!!
@@Nan-59 I am so sorry about your daughter. I hope she can recover soon. And find some rest. The teachers have been and still are going through so much. They always have to be the rock for these students and it burns them out.
After this past Christmas I have become a believer in minimal gift giving for the kids. I even went as far as asking them if I should return some things and they didn’t hesitate to agree that there was too much “stuff”. You guys are raising great humans! 👏
Tom you rock! Love the dance and the kids joining in.
I was OVERJOYED to see Tom's happy dance! And the sweet thank you from the kids! Now it really feels like the holidays :-)
It is expensive, but I find the holidays a chance to get my husband items of a quality he wouldn't normally get for himself.
Yes my go to gifts are things I know people would like but wouldn't get for themselves 💕
My parents used to go to the library and pick out books for each other right before Christmas, then wrap them and put them under the tree. Inexpensive, didn’t cause permanent clutter, and in my opinion is such a loving gift for a spouse who loves to read.
Oh my goodness that’s beautiful!! 😍
Such a cool idea!
He's so surprised/proud, " I know! I'm good at this!" 😆😅🤣😂
Homeschool mom here: Tom is right! Overnight stay alone, with friends or husband! Time away is the best!!!!
This year is my first minimal Christmas and I asked for Quality Time from everyone. Either lunch, coffee, a date night or zoom calls (from out of town friends/family)
Just donated 13 bags of clothes, coats and household items. Thanks for inspiring me to get rid of items not being used for a long time. It was surprising how fast I cleaned out a few closets in my house. My son had so many things in his closet that didn’t fit anymore but I just kept putting it off. I am so glad I finally did it after watching your videos on decluttering. It really does feel good to have all the extra things gone that we don’t use.
Thank you for sharing.
Great ideas! We keep things to a minimum... doesn’t mean Christmas isn’t amazing in our house...actually the gratitude has increased getting less and being more thoughtful
What?!?! I asked my kids to get Dawn's book for me?!?! I hope they jumped right on it!!
Adeline will love the amigurumi book! And the yarn! This is from one crocheter to another.
I think a great tennent of minimalism is to buy better quality stuff. It last longer adn gets replaced less.
Years ago, when my children were young, I read about the "fulfillment curve". It's a great explanation for why people lose interest/enthusiasm when they receive an excess of gifts.
I got my husband the Milwaukee tool bundle that comes in a duffel bag. He was so excited that he asked if he could go ahead and use it to update the shop before our Christmas Eve party! Definitely a huge win! I love giving gifts that are quality and useful! Love your channel! Merry Christmas!🎄
Love the dancing!!! 😀
Looking forward to receiving my workbook!
Thanks, Dawn (& Tom) for all you do to help people get control of their home, reduce anxiety and be free to enjoy life and pursue spiritual things.
Its so hard to sit and concentrate on reading spiritual things when the silent to do list is so long.
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
What an awesome Christmas you are going to have! Thanks for the great ideas you have given us. Last week, on Dec 7, my niece, her husband and 7 year old daughter experienced a horrendous fire and lost everything except the clothes they were wearing and my grandniece’s dog. Last night, she was reading “The Grinch” and became very thoughtful and said, “The Grinch came and took all the presents and the people were still happy?” Her mom said yes, and she said, “The fire took everything from us and we’re still happy because we’re together.” Yes, they have taught that sweet girl what’s really important. I cried when my sister told me this story. She has learned at 7 what everyone needs to know...God is good through even the worst that happens. Thank you so much for the joy you and Tom and Diana bring to us each week. The dance was fantastic and your children were joyful and precious! Your friend in SC, Jane❤️🙏🏻
Merry Christmas to you all too 🎄 PS enjoyed your husbands dance, a man of his word, and the kiddos joining. Lol. And yes, all such great ideas, thank you.
I love that you keep Christmas simple. I grew up with extravagant Christmas, but have chosen not to follow that same path. Sometimes I need encouragement that I am not the only one choosing to live simply. Thank you Dawn!
Tom is such a good sport! 😂 Thank you for sharing gift ideas. My husband is so difficult to shop for.
About the O’Keefes Working Hands; it’s not slimy at all. My husband worked as a cabinetmaker for years and his fingers would crack in the winter because the sawdust plus the Wisconsin cold sucks the moisture out.
He swears by that stuff. I call it his “Man Hands”
Also for Tom, regarding toilets, a job my husband was on involved completely redoing the kitchen and lower level bathroom, which was the only bathroom they used. The toilet had to come out every morning and get put back every evening. For two weeks. 10 wax rings 🤣
CONGRATS on your book. You definitely deserve it.
I learned something when you said kids get overwhelmed with too many gifts. It's too bad I didn't learn that when they were smaller. I love giving gifts and almost always will over do. That is until this year. All my children and other family members who are adults and have everything they would want. I would rather do experiences. But, couldn't find anything close by. So, it's gift cards for everybody. For once I stayed within my budget.
It’s not just children who get overwhelmed with too many gifts..I’m 41 and still do. Shhhh…I pick a couple I like and give the rest away. I’ve been requesting experiences over gifts but it hasn’t clicked yet for them. Merry Christmas Dawn and family!!!
Why would anyone think that you’re cheap because you don’t overspend ? I think you’re some of the most truly thoughtful gift givers on TH-cam. Who cares how much it costs. 🤦♀️
my daughter (10) loves crocheting too. TH-cam has also been helpful for her when a book didn't cut it. She's loved Crochet With Tiffany Hansen. I don't like my daughter on the computer much but has been helpful when she's working on a project that a book just didn't make sense. She has easy to follow projects. sometimes I'll find yarn at a thrift store. your kid gifts look awesome. We do simple Christmas' too.
Dawn & Tom- you are responsible parents who are teaching your kids to value what they receive and to live within their means! Keep up the good work. Too many ppl can’t be bothered.
I had my husband make an Amazon wish list this year. So easy-click, click, done!
you are NOT being cheap. We have usually done small Christmas spending. Our kids love it. We talk to them about what experiences they want. They love getting weird odds and ends. They have not really made Christmas lists. Way to go you two.
Love, love, loved 😍❤💖💕♥💗 the Dance! And so happy the kids joined you too. ❤
I'm very excited to be receiving my book soon, and congratulations you sold out what you'd ordered. Blessings to you and Tom for all the work you share to make our lives better. I loved the dance! 🥰
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Happy Dancing ^ with you and the family.
I think getting your kids one gift each is a fantastic idea. It helps them appreciate what they get and like you guys said they are going to get more gifts from other people. There is no point in getting a bunch of gifts for the kids when they are only really going to play with them a handful of times any ways. I like that you guys got them things they could do and things to keep them occupied.
My husband and all his brothers would love all of these gifts. They’re constantly comparing knives and flashlights 😂
I'm with you Dawn, I opt out of all gift exchanges. I have received only 4 Christmas gifts over the past 5 years. I love it! Nothing to put away, nothing to feel guilty about.
1 minute in and I’m already loving this video. You guys are so cute.
Tom, we lived in Alaska, car heater didn't work ~ I had one kid standing next to me as I was driving to scrape the window so I could see ~ and one kid was at my feet to pick up the gas pedal for me because it would get frozen down. Of course, those were the days there weren't laws about being buckled in. :)
"I didn't listen to anything you just said cuz I was thinking about flashlights." 🤣🤣🤣 Tom, you're so honest.
My Hubs and I stopped buying each other Xmas gifts a few years ago. Our gifts are time together and being with grands who are out of state. At our age we buy what we need/want and don't need gifts to show our love.
These ideas were both helpful & hilarious 😆.
Tom, the beard looks great!
(My hubby grows his to his chest and looks the bomb dot com 😊)
Awww. Tom’s dance is everything!😄
Aww. He’s so happy that you guys sold out the book!
He is your number one fan and believes so much in you. The kiddos look so adorable. Merry Christmas 🎁🎄🥰💕😍
My hubby is an aircraft mechanic by trade and I always seek to buy him tools for Christmas. When I heard Tom say 10mm sockets are a great gift I thought, challenge accepted. I bought 3 and put in his stocking. He loved them and totally agreed with Tom. Not only that, when he said to our military son that he got sockets and to guess what size, our son said 10mm. Hahahahaha. I also got him a flashlight (standard stocking gift here) and the carhart shirt. All were great hits. Thanks for wonderful ideas and all your videos. I get excited every time I see a new one is posted. We love you guys, thanks for all you do. I'm looking forward to the workbook too.
I started going minimal around this time last year thanks to you! It was so much more enjoyable getting out my Christmas stuff with my kids and decorating! Thank you for giving me and my kids that experience ❤️
My son-in-law's birthday is right before Christmas. Last year, I gave him a certificate for a 'Dessert of the Month'. He was SO excited!! He immediately started a spread sheet for his monthly treats. I've heard him say several times how that is THE BEST gift he's ever gotten! His birthday is next week...and YES, he's getting another certificate. I'd much rather give a gift of love, like the desserts, than something I've purchased 'just to give a gift'.
I used to give all of my children new nail clippers every year. When they were little I would buy them a cheapy flashlight for their stocking.
I have tiles on my keys, dog collars, in my purse etc. You can stick them to remote controls etc. You can press any one of them and the phone rings. So you don't need to know where you phone is 😁
What’s the weirdest place you’ve ever put your “tile”??
I had to tape one to the cover of my sons math book, because he kept losing it. 🤣
(Mama wasn’t kidding around).
Loving this gifts for men list... Especially Tom's reactions. We do an Amazon list so that makes it easier. Great ideas!
Wow, guys! Such a great video and full of so many good gift ideas! Just loved the happy dance at the end!!! 😂 I just love your family!
He acted so meh about the flashlights but then got hung up on them🤣 I almost spit my coffee across the room🤣🤣🤣
“Husbands to wives...” CUT! 😂😂😂 I can just imagine! 🤣
I use more common tools than my husband because I converted a shuttle bus to a van. He uses much smaller tools because he's my computer geek who's always tinkering with computers. I totally love flashlights.
That was great! Loved all the fun ideas…my husband and I no longer worry about getting gifts because we get what we need, when we need them. Great dance at the end Tom and kids!!
Tiles!!! Yes! And you don't have to know where your phone is, you can hit the button on the tile thats attached to your wallet, keys or t.v. remote and it will ring your phone! Its a lifesaver!
Absolutely love this video
Great ideas
Loved Tom sitting and adding to gift ideas
Best part was the dance and kids joining in!
Great job all of you?
Love you and God Bless you all!
I love watching you guys. This video was so helpful because I can't seem to figure out what to get my hubby. The ideas you gave were great
My husband hates sports too, it’s kind of a blessing.
Ditto! 😁
I love that my husband only likes world cup soccer!
I think time is the most important gift you can give your family. Most family members can buy things they want. No returns or things that go on a closet shelf and forgot about. We are in our late seventies, a meal sounds nice to me.
The nice thing about tiles is if you have something with the tile on it you can double tap the button and it will make your phone ring ( if your phones Bluetooth is on). I did just hear that they may be getting bought out by a company that is notorious for selling your data though...
My husband would love a personalized nail clipper set!!! LOVE that idea!! I'll get him one when next I'm shopping!! He hates when they go missing, and we must have ten of them in this house somehwere! Haha, keeping them on the fridge is honestly a really good idea too! :)
Wish we were neighbors, you guys are so cute ! Merry Christmas 🎄
Tiles are amazing!! The tiles will call your phone. All you do is push the button on the tile. So if you loose it you can find the phone too. I’ve had them for a couple of years and I use them almost daily!!
My husband loves flashlights so much. Our first Christmas with our first child, I was on maternity leave and we had no plans to get presents for each other. My husband surprised me with three different flashlights. I was taken back at first. But over the past 6 years I use them all the time.
That’s so sweet and kinda funny. Every year I look forward to what a particular person will be getting everyone. I look forward to it because she gets either REALLY random things (like a toy fishing pole) or super expensive things (like a very nice fountain pen). Basically, whatever she gets you, it’s 100% from her heart and she truly thinks it’ll make you smile. I love those gifts.
Tom is hilarious. 😄
🤔 "Good for circulation?!" (About the scrubby glove).
You guys are so cute together.
Good ideas. 👍
Don't forget a set of crochet hooks or a hook book!
The ending is adorable! Love you and your fam!🥰🥰🥰🥰
Yes!! The Tile! My step sister got that for my husband last year and it's the thing he uses most haha. You can actually use all the pieces to find what you're looking for...not just your phone :)
Yes! I was forever losing my keys but now I have a Tile on them it's no longer a problem!
Giving the kids activity gifts , so important. They appreciate it more
This was such a fun video to watch!! The fact that Tom approved of these suggestions (and the whole 10ml discussion) was priceless! Totally going to check out brain flakes for my grandson.
Christmas is totally got out of hand for the amount of gifts kids and adults get and give! And don’t get me started on the amount spent on each other. We have scaled down so much over the past few years, and hope to do even more in the upcoming. Good for you both to be simple in your gift giving with your kids!
The Tile Mates are awesome! So worth it!!
The reviews I saw weren’t good. Those and the AirTags both said they only work within about 8’ or maybe the house,but I wanted it for his grandparents house & school in case it gets ‘lost’ at one of those places.
I love the whispering so the kids don't hear! 🤣🤣🤣
I'm with you regarding less gifts. 100%
I enjoyed this video, thanks for making and sharing!
Haha! Yes our kids run away with the nail clippers! My husband is getting me a cleaning service. Sooo excited!!
We have 1 gift from Santa and 3 gifts from us. In years past ,we overwhelmed them with gifts. The girls seem to appreciate the gifts more. They also get gifts from family.
Fabulous ideas definitely checking out those interlocking disks snd the Bible you got! 10mm….always looking for it along with the nail kit!
Everyone needs to do what is right for their family and their situation. We practice minimalism about 360 days a year. I do go a bit over board at Christmas with my immediate family. (Birthdays & vacations are the other times). Gift giving is one of my love languages and it’s ok. Christmas is a joyous time. Do what gives you joy. Yet, if you choose to give your children one gift or three or four, that’s fine too. No explanations needed. We all get to decide what works for our families.
Funniest yet! Oh my goodness! My husband likes really good jerky... beef, bison, venison... loves it!
These are great gift ideas! I don't have small children, but I ran for the flashlight pens. The tool comments made me laugh, and ummm Tom dancing - priceless!
All great suggestions. I agree with the tool chargers and I just happen to have already purchased a black stone for the camper. Lol. I think my husband will like it.
For the tiles, you can beep your phone with the tile to hear where the phone is. Works lie a charm!
My husband has that same flashlight Tom showed and Milwaukee drill sets😊I love the minimal gifts y’all got y’all’s kids. I also got my kids minimal gifts this year ❤️
We don’t celebrate Christmas but for birthdays the last few years we have done an experience or party and any gifts come from family. Plus we also feel like getting gifts year around randomly is more fun than bombarding them with a bunch at once.
I've bought my daughter a beautiful journaling bible this year. I was amazed at the absolutely gorgeous options available!
Wow, I didn't even know there were such things. Sounds wonderful.
I'm thinking about buying Tom some dance lessons! ;-) Thank you for the JOY
Congratulations on selling out your workbook. I can't wait to get mine. Have a great holiday.
I teared up at the end of this. You guys have no idea how much joy and peace you’ve brought to my home because of all I’ve learned from you. I’m able to be a better wife, and mom, and pursue my dreams. Thank you.
I love doing home improvement projects, so as a female, I want and get power tools. I never liked getting pjs, perfume, or jewelry.
Great video! I’ve started to declutter some before Christmas too! We have a family of 7 and have had the reminder of the stress living in a cluttered house is like this past week… we were supposed to get new carpet in all three bedrooms on Monday so we had to empty all bedrooms. They canceled on us and rescheduled for Saturday. So we’ve been living surrounded by dismantled bunk beds, dressers, and toy boxes in our living area! I can’t wait to get my house back in order!
Love the gift ideas!!! Merry Christmas to your entire family!
Flashlights are a great gift for anyone. I have severaland keep them in different rooms in case the electricity goes off
*“Have nothing in your homes that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” - William Morris*
The dance was fabulous !
I absolutely love all your gift ideas! It is a great joy to watch you guys… You mentioned minute to win it games in a couple of your older videos and we are getting geared up to implement lots of family fun this year rather than excessive amount of gifts. Kids don’t even need any more random stuff just because it’s pretty & will never remember they got it. What they will remember though is home full of love, laughter and fun. Quality family time just like in your home guys. I definitely learnt a lot different things about parenting from you Dawn… and just finished 30 day decluttering challenge with my friends- also thanks to you!💗💗💗
Great ideas……Tom’s dance 😱😱😱 love it….and, the kids were having a fun time, too!