I am a single mother of 3 and this is the second year I've been unable to give my wonderful kids anything for xmas. I am so depressed. I already suffer from depression and around this time it just makes depression so much worst. They are kids they don't understand why santa made it to their friends house and not ours. Please help me with any fun ideas that cost absolutely nothing. We are very poor and don't have any money for anything.
2007-12-20 11:01:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Well if you have an oven I think I might be able to help you.There is a recipe for homemade playdough but I dont have it .You can ask on answers and you will get lots of recipes I bet.Also when I was a kid my freinds mom made something out of salt and flour and made little ornaments.Other things to do would be cut paper snowflakes.Read books thats such fun when you read out loud and the kids listen.Take old magazines and cut out pictures together to make a collage with a theme like hearts or mickey mouse or winter wonderland or whatever its fun.You could also look in the toybox and see if there are broken crayons in there.Next crunch the broken crayons up and put them in a muffin pan to melt for maybe just a few minutes on 250.take the pan out and let it cool before popping out your new crayons.Be sure to not let the wax melt totally just enough to fuse the peices together.Also get on freecycle and check it out.Last week in my town they were giving away old comics,coloring books ect.Even if they are not brand new .They would seem new to the Kids. Checkout if you live close to a thrift store.Some have freeboxes and the books or magazines are free.So far as toys if you snag a decent used toy that doesnt scare you about lead paint.Just clean it.Who says the toys must be brandnew? a nice used item is Ok.Please tell your Children there is no Santa.They will understand it better and you would be doing them a kindness.I have never understood Telling Children about Santa.My parents always told me the Truth so I wouldnt think they were liars I guess but also if the children get nothing they need to know its not because Santa doesnt like them or they arent good kids.Tell them the truth about Santa Clause in a Gentle way. Like I think its time you kids know the truth.Santa Clause is make beleive. Another craft to check out is paper machia.You could have fun with that.Go to the crafts section or else ask right here in holidays about these diffrent projects.Dont sweat it.There stuff to do.We have all had times we had to simply act happy for the kids. Do it.So far as telling them more stories about Santa to cover well What a tangled web we weave.Dont lie to the Kids.Oh yeah one of my freinds is having the same problem and She told the kids that she was going to make up to them at tax time.You could tell them that and then be sure to get them some gifts then or when ever you think you might have more money.Christmas is hard because it falls right when all the heat and gas is so high.Kids are great .They follow your lead try not to be depressed I know its like dragging yourself to get through it.Been there.
2007-12-20 12:57:17 · answer #1 · answered by butterflyspy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are any number of charities you can contact
salvation army
your own church
food bank
toys for tots
christmas bureau
if the toys for tots and christmas bureau are empty then go to the church and the sally ann - they will do everything they can to help you even at this late date. contact the food bank. even if you only get a little bit from each one it will add up!
even if you are on social assistance can you not afford a colouring book and crayons? or a story book? or a simple toy of some kind? i'm not criticizing i know how you feel -
we grew up poor and it was awful, but the salvation army saved christmas for us every year. we would sign up for a food basket and every year it would contain fresh fruit, fresh veggies as well as tinned, and a small turkey or ham, etc.
there would be a bag of candy and a toy for each child as well as a hat and mittens.
don't sit there weeping, get up away from the computer, bundle the kids up and take them for a stroll to look at the christmas lights in your neighbourhood. then go again tomorrow and the next day and the next. fresh air is free and it will make you feel better. sitting in weeping doesn't help.
bake something, if you can not do that then at least make toast and sprinkle sugar on it - its a treat they don't usually have. turn it into a bit of a party! cut the toast into shapes with cookie cutters or even just your knife.
i wish you well, and hope that you make a strong effort to shake off the depression for the sake of your little ones!
2007-12-20 12:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry about everything but here are some ideas. WHy dont you leave some milk and cookies for santa then hvae santa leave a note that says something like "Sorry I couldnt make it to your house this year. Thinkgs have been very busy for me" Then on CHirsmas day watch Christmas movies and listen to music and eat sweets! You might be able to apply for toys for tots. If you wanted to give them a gift you can try to make them something, how about an account on Like clubpenguin.com or something fun for them!
2007-12-20 11:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
my advice is to maybe let them color some pictutres of santa or a nativity scnece and teac hed them about God. Or you could make paper ornaments and go out and cut down a little tree and have your kids decorate it with ornaments they maek. You could also sing christmas carols very fun. Have a peaceful christmas God bless you.
2007-12-20 11:15:25 · answer #4 · answered by Just here to help 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Can the courts make your clueless boyfriend pay child support? Of course! The kid needs to eat! And frankly, I find it astounding that it hasn't occurred to your boyfriend for three long years that his kid needs to eat. As for visitation, again, how clueless is this guy you're wasting your time with? He's been sitting on his hands for three years, blaming his ex for not "letting" him see his child! LETTING??? There is nothing for her to "let" or "not let" here. If he was a man, he would have gone to court three years ago, petitioned and obtained visitation rights and/or joint custody and started supporting his child. What a loser.
2016-05-25 05:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not poor you have each other ,I guess its to late to call toys for tots but cook a meal and bake a cake and sing happy birthday to Jesus ,let your kids know whoes birthday it is and be thankful that you are all together
2007-12-20 11:11:19 · answer #6 · answered by elizabeth_davis28 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go to your church. Churches normally host things for families that can't afford it.
2007-12-20 11:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by Mom-of-3-cuties 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋