i have 6 children, 3 of them married and 7 grandchildren. i love giving to them, but money gets tighter and tighter every year. what do you suggest, or how do you handle giving to your extended family?
2007-11-29 00:34:34 · 23 answers · asked by flamered2003 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Baking is always good. Make a collage of pictures? A gift certificate for the family to enjoy at a restaurant or movies. That is a lot to buy for. I'm sure they understand if you'd decide to spend less money.
2007-11-29 00:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by smckech1972 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, i would get the children who are younger and grandchildren first assign $10-15 max to each gift then if you can afford to give the same budget to your adult children married and not. I have learned that Christmas which is what i think you are talking about - it is better to give than recieve plus as long as children get something that is wrapped they are happy especially if you buy a bunch of little things and make gift bags b/c this way they have an assortment of things not just one and you can do this within your budget and for the adults well if you cant give to them they should be big enough to understand this and if not well tell them sorry ...best wishes!
2007-11-29 01:32:17 · answer #2 · answered by jrolao77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At some point you have to say you can't do it. The adults should understand, and frankly, adults don't need more stuff. Focus on the grandchildren and stick to things like books, which can be bought at bargain prices and you can write something personal in them. When you are gone, these things will be cherished. As far as extended family goes, make something that you are known for and send it to them. I make pumpkin bread with my great grandmothers recipe, and frankly that's better than another useless thing that will just gather dust.
The meaning of Christmas is to reunite the family bond, and prepare for what may come in the next year. Or if you are religious it is a time of rebirth. Gifts, while a fun part of it, aren't important at all.
2007-11-29 00:58:16 · answer #3 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BAKE..4..THEM...EVERYONE..LOVES..SWEETS
2007-11-29 00:37:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
VERY CAREFULLY !!!! look who said that gifts have to be expensive anyway.?. in the early years of our country they had nothing so they made little things and do you know what???? they were still happy and were truly thankful. THOSE who have a limited budget dont have to put themselves in debt.nooo!!
IF someone YOU care about truly loves u then a gift that is well thought of is the most important even if its a token
and if they dont it doesn't matter what size or the expence of the gift either they will still be unthankful..example HERE OK?
a mother recently bought her daughter a brand new lexus and surprised her with it on her 16th birthday and had a surprise party with her friends,, the girl went into a rage and anger and was crying and sobbing , why? >> because its not what she wanted and the color was not agreeable.. .
a gift is from the heart so make it simple.. ,, bro murray ,
2007-11-29 01:04:07 · answer #5 · answered by mjbrightergem33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Focus on having fun with the children and the spirit of Christmas.Make them part of a small donation to children who have nothing.As a family do something to enrich the life of a senior citizen who has no one at Christmas time.Borrow some good Christmas Movies.Money is allmost useless when it comes down to what is important.
2007-11-29 00:41:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Establish how much you can spend per gift and try to get something practical instead of those silly gag gifts. Our extended family decided to draw names for the adults and limit spending to 50.00.
2007-11-29 00:42:15 · answer #7 · answered by coopermicll 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
About half the gifts I give are handmade, ranging from scarves, jackets, pillowcases and baked or canned goods to woodcrafts and leathercrafts. I try not to give "doorstop" gifts like fruitcake (although when they come to my house the kids and grandkids all clamor for a slice of Grampa's "white" fruitcake...Gramma does much of the sewing and crochetting while I do the wood and leather stuff. It's what winter weekends were made for...
2007-11-29 00:43:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My mum sends us tiny presents, which we appreciate. It is the thought that counts. I don't expect presents for the adults, and she knows this. She sends the kids things like socks and knickers. Which really, we appreciate. They know she hasn't got the money to splash out.
Your family would never want to be a burden to you - allow them that. And tell the adults that you're just finding it impossible, but you'd love to give the children something. They will understand.
2007-11-29 01:03:59 · answer #9 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my family there are 4 kids 8 grandkids and one on the way. what my parents do is just give the parents a christmas card and stress that they are tight on money.....then get the kids a gift or two....christmas is really about the children and we all understand that we are all tight on money
2007-11-29 00:45:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋