Comments on: The 7 Gift Rule for Christmas Gift-Giving to Kids

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:20:18 +0000

I have done this since my daughter’s second Christmas (with the exception of a couple where she wanted to use the rule of 3). She’s 22 now, so had to look back at pics, but for her second Christmas she got:

1. An outfit for her something to wear
2. Pajamas and slippers for something she needed
3. A book for something to read
4. A doll stroller for something she wanted
5. A Discovery Toy Castle (like a toddler marble maze) for her something to do
6. A plushy Christmas animal for her something for herself
7. Puzzles that were a little harder than she had done before for something to do together

By: Lauren @ Simply-Well-Balanced

Lauren @ Simply-Well-Balanced — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 17:43:24 +0000

In reply to Elli. You are definitely not a complete failure, since you are actively searching for ways to raise a child with reasonable expectations who is not spoiled! I love the idea of you preparing him throughout the year. Since he currently has such high expectations, I would definitely include a lesson about budgeting. Perhaps you have him do chores throughout the year to earn allowance with the caveat that a percentage of it must be saved to buy gifts for people next year during the holidays.

By: Elli

Elli — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 18:37:07 +0000

Found this as I searched for ways to wean my 11 yo off too many presents at Xmas. He had over 20 today and was not happy. He said he’s used to his dad spoiling him, and this is the first year without him in the home. I felt like a complete failure today, and the day was only saved when I gave him an iPhone. Will be trying out this 7 gift rule for next year. And I’m going to be preparing him for that all year long! So no nasty surprises on Xmas day 2023! Thanks a lot for the article

By: Carol Terney Federoff

Carol Terney Federoff — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:35:29 +0000

I like this. I’m thinking about how it can apply to the older kids that don’t live here anymore…

By: Lauren @ Simply-Well-Balanced

Lauren @ Simply-Well-Balanced — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:12:21 +0000

In reply to Jill Stewart. I love that suggestion! I will have to think back to when my kids where younger and add some ideas for babies and toddlers.

By: Jill Stewart

Jill Stewart — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:15:28 +0000

Really love this. I stuck to it last year on my baby’s first Christmas I’m a bit stumped for ideas this year. He will be nearly two. It would be great for some baby suggestions in the lists