On today’s show, I invited my business partner, Lesli Richards from www.thehomegrownpreschooler.com to chat with me about enjoying the holidays during the lean years.Lesli and I have both experienced years when we had no idea how we would pay for Christmas. However, with a little creativity and lowered expectations we did it.
The gifts…
- Think about the child’s interest.
- Have a date night at a thrift store. Think about adjusting items you find to make a fabulous new gift for your child.
- Post on social media if you are looking for something classic. We had a friend give us a dollhouse that we saved for months. It was the perfect Polly Pocket Village.
- Have a re-gifting swap, might find the perfect stocking stuffers.
link to generic playstand:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/275493702189493906/
link to teacher gift idea:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AfokEwPQU1_2mW96j1L08gWuTH8bKMjuBQ_LXSqZNUdD5cv-M_Wd8TA/
The food…
- Keep the food simple. Chili or Stew with bread and salad make a great, inexpensive Christmas meal.
- Include the children. Bake together. Makes excellent inexpensive gifts for friends, teachers, and neighbors.
- It is about gathering, not the menu.
- Don’t miss out on the memories because you are in the kitchen.
The decorations…
- Find greenery from your yard (or a friend’s yard).
- Don’t completely change decor, just add Christmas sprinkles.
- Have a Christmas decoration swap at the beginning of the season.
The reason…
- Be honest with children about the lean years.
- Get involved in a community project to give back.
- Find a great devotional to keep you focused on the reason.
Unwrapping the greatest gift by Ann Voskamp
Come Thou Long Awaited Jesus, by Nancy Guthrie
- Find a family that could use your help this year.
Find a way to #sayyes today.
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