Comments on: Economically Shopping For Christmas Toys

By: Meaghan

Meaghan — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:41:36 +0000

Good tips! Also, if you have young children (3 and below) there is nothing wrong with taken a “forgotten” toy or a gently-used toy from a friend and wrapping it up. Kids at that age are excited about opening the gifts (and playing with the box or paper) and won’t be upset at all. This also will save on extra clutter because most kids don’t need any more toys!

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By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:12:57 +0000

Sorry Shannon, You may be a prefect cook- but I will not serve it if I am not sure of the maker….
My #1 teacher gift? School supplies. I much prefer that the parents buy the stuff their children use- instead of me buying it! I spend an average of $500. a year on supplies. Can you think of another industry expects that?
My #1 choice for gift back to students- packaged food for my families who have none. Almost all of the teachers in my building spend a great deal of their Christmas money on coats and food for our families.

By: alex harrison

alex harrison — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:45:51 +0000

Sometimes it is the simplest gifts which make Christmas worthwhile and whilst I am no preacher man, I think this year has confirmed to me that it is definately about the thought involved and not the cost.

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:09:31 +0000

My plan… hand out lots of gift cards! There are numerous opportunities available to purchase gift cards at a discount if purchasing bulk.

By: Debtress

Debtress — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:30:47 +0000

Dustin, I know what you mean about relatives that shop all season. My mother is the same way.

One solution I’ve found: Christmas lists. It feels weird and selfish to make a list, but if I do that I can tell my mother “Stick to only this list,” which usually includes some books and a pair of pants.

If left to find stuff on her own she typically keeps buying and buying … often stuff that no one wants or needs!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:49:17 +0000

I make homemade bread as teacher gifts and have received many compliments. Consumables are best, is what teachers have always told me. They take them home and share them with their family.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:41:06 +0000

I too disagree that gifts should be kept to toys only type things for kids. My daughter is 4 and loves necessities like socks. Maybe that is more true for an older child, but I think it more depends on the child. For many it is the joy that they get from opening the gifts and many to appreciate things like socks.

By: FindSavings

FindSavings — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:40:45 +0000

I thought your ideas to save around Christmas time were very good! I tend to buy most of my gifts online and during major sales. I would think most people including children will be somewhat understanding.

Thanks for the post.

By: Roy

Roy — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:30:51 +0000

As with rebecca, the best tie to buy Christmas gifts is actually 1 day after christmas day. So i guess the way to have the most econimical of christmas’s would be buy this year for next year. Again though with the current economic climate how many people can afford to buy for next year this year? Anyway, here’s to a good one. I’ve got all my christmas gifts already this year, brought all from the same place http://www.therandomshop.co.uk to save on postage!