Keeping it Simple

In my last blog, I encouraged you to ask your children about last Christmas and I am certain the gifts they remembered were the ones that can't be wrapped. That being said, we single moms still want to put presents under the tree. Here are some suggestions when you are on a tight budget.

     1. Ask for help if you need it and leave guilt in the garbage. Giving and receiving are the same energy.
     2. Shop at thrift shops, and Goodwill.
     3. Make your children coupons for chores, a special outing, or a day off of school. You can be really creative. One of my favorite gifts was a coupon from my daughter for a pedicure.
     4. Create a themed basket. A budding artist would love a basket filled with crayons, markers, paints etc.. A budding chef would love a basket filled with ingredients to make something. Again these little gifts can usually be bought for under ten dollars. The personal touch will warm your child's heart.
     5. Make sure things you need around the house or things your children need are also wrapped and put under the tree.  So much of the enjoyment simply comes from the unwrapping.

I hope that gets you started. Please remember the gifts you give your children day in and day out as a single mother are the ones they will treasure their entire lives.

Joy and Peace
Virginia
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