help with xmas pressies, i have 3 children all below 5 that want expensive presents can any one help with????

Question

good sites with discounts as i would be soo pleased if i am able to get my kids at least one present each which is the same as there friends. its not that they want exspensive pressies its that they want what their friends want and dont realise the value!! THANKS

Answer 1

You will find loads and loads of discounted stuff on ebay, but next year go mad with Nectar and save up all your points - you can refund them in Argos next Christmas and save yourself lots that way

Answer 2

It's tough at Christmas, when so many kids are indulged (spoilt) by their parents.

Your kids will love whatever you buy them and not notice that they don't have the same as others.

I realise now that my parents had very little spare cash to buy pressies with but always did their best. I certainly don't feel let down by all the wonderful toys I got throughout my childhood.

Now I'm a parent I (We) are still under a similar pressure from close family who indulge their children to, what is in our minds, an outrageous degree. As we don't go mad with pressies, and buy a proportion of educational toys/games, we have to put up with the "Look at how much we bought, we really love our kids BS each year."

I suppose what I'm saying is - Don't let the worry of high-cost toys get to you. Your kids will have a better time with fewer gifts and a happy mum.

Take Care.

Answer 3

i know that as a parent u want to make ur kids happy and see their faces light up at christmas - thats just normal! and kids have no idea about money - how could they?! u really need to start now, teaching that the best gifts r the ones that come from the heart - not just clones of what every tom dick and harry in the street got. that said, i understand that as a kid, being a clone is all important! maybe start lay buying now - and then for next year start a christmas savings account. im sure u know that christmas isnt about the gifts etc - so i wont even bother with that, but dont fall into the "christmas debt" trap - its just insane to be paying presents off years later! and we all know, they wont remember what they got for christmas in a months time anyway!

Answer 4

You cannot buy value. You can buy stuff that is sparklie and has an appearance of value, or a mass advertized anything has an apparent value this does not make it real value.
Teach the children that Love and Kidness cannot be bought, they are earned. These are truly the greatest gifts. I am sure there are more, but them 2 are high on my list of things.
Yes, kids can be wanting much, yet it is ultimately the parent that teaches so teach the children something of value. Then no matter what you buy, or do not buy, there is still happy.

Answer 5

It would be more valuable to the children if you just taught them the value of money. I appreciate you want them to have everything, thats natural but one day when you cant do it they wont understand why. Best to teach them how to be great people, rather than expecting to be able to keep up with the jones's at such a young age.

Maybe you can ask everyone who buys them presents to give them money, especially grandparents and then put all the money together, give them all a pirate treasure chest full of pound coins, so they think they have treasure for xmas and they can go out and buy the presents with their money in the boxing day sales when hopefully that expensive gift will be cheaper!

Answer 6

1)I told my kids that parents have to leave a check for Santa for the presents and I could not afford all that stuff.
2) Let them pick 3 things they want to let Santa choose from.
3) Teach them the value of the money these pressies cost. Give them 1/2 of the moeny and let them earn the rest.

Answer 7

I would absolutely not buy expensive presents for very small children. They don't even really know what they want! And you'll be crushed the week after when they don't even play with the things you spent so much time and money to get them. I'd offer instead that you know your children's interests and desires better than they do, if you are a typical mom. Pick out something you think they would like. It's a really bad idea to get them things because "so and so" has it. It sets a horrible example for them.

Answer 8

I'd make a deal with them. They can each choose one thing that is JUST for them. Then you could buy them some smaller things to share.
I would also explain to them the real meaning of both money and Christmas. You could get them to make streamers and decorations for the house with you, or help with decorating cakes. If you asked their friends what they got, they probably can't remember, but your childrenj will remember spending time with you, which is something that money can't buy. Christmas isn't about presents but family.
As for the meaning of christmas, try sitting them down and telling them the real Christmas story- about Jesus, not Santa and sparkly lights. Get them a childrens Bible, with simple versions of the stories and pictures if this would help- try a library.as well.
You should also encourage the message of how inportant and valuable money is. You could set up an acount at a building society for them, and encourage them to save for something- a new toy, holiday.... This would give them something to look forward to and and show them saving money can bring rewards.
Also try taking them to shops and explaining about prices and how you have to go to work to afford them.
As for cheap sites and places to go, both Amazon and eBay offer second hand and new stuff cheaply. Some supermarket sites might help as well. You many also try buying straight from the manufacturer for toys- there is no store trying to make profit then and the price difference can be quite big. Toys R Us and Argos are usually quite good as well
hope this helps!

Answer 9

They're only little, they don't need lots of money spent on them and they won't mind so much if they haven't got the same as their friends, they'll just be sooo excited on the morning to be getting presents. Spend loads of time with them around Christmas doing Christmassy stuff, do your house and tree up with them so pretty and sparkly that the other kids are envious, help them make Christmas cards and send them out to their friends, get them to decorate their stockings and make sure you fill it with sweeties and goodies, take them to see Santa's grotto or something. This stuff they will remember for ever, toys are soon broken and forgotten. And your kids will know what real value is and appreciate and carry that with them through life, far more than if you stress yourself out getting them expensive things.

Answer 10

Have you tried Froogle the shopping site for google you can compare prices across a number of stores. Sometimes if you buy online you also get great discounts. You could also try ebay just be sure to set yourself a limit that way you won't spen more than you want to and you might grab a real bargin. Good Luck :)

Answer 11

i know how you feel i have 6 and xmas is a bit of a nightmare more so because i have so many relatives i have to buy for as well I know you want the best for your kids but yours are small and that age quantity is more than quality i don`tknow if you have boys or girls or if your US or UK if your UK theres plenty of really good bargains if you look around from now. woolworths have good toys half price at this time of year and if you look on the car boot you find toys on there thats never been used
hope you find what you want and your kids have a brilliant xmas Keny x