tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706394268101035148.post7738293134179263038..comments2023-10-15T07:57:24.527-05:00Comments on Just Juls: Christmas GiftsJust Julshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373348890004668952noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706394268101035148.post-83222889624719103862007-11-16T12:34:00.000-06:002007-11-16T12:34:00.000-06:00My husband and I were just talking about this last...My husband and I were just talking about this last night. (I had read the same exact idea somewhere else.)<BR/><BR/>We normally get one or two for each kid (plus a few stocking stuffers and whatever the relatives). Not because we're noble or anything, but because we are POOR!<BR/><BR/>So we were laughing, because to us, three gifts would be an extravagance!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10751517487343782581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706394268101035148.post-53952523711309181982007-11-16T08:18:00.000-06:002007-11-16T08:18:00.000-06:00I have done the 3 gifts for several years now. I a...I have done the 3 gifts for several years now. I also try to keep the total cost of the giftS to between $50-$75. As the kids have gotten older and their wants have gotten more expensive, I have combined the gifts and sometimes added grandparents money in. But they understand that and are well with it.<BR/><BR/>I also like to do Advent. I did it as a child growing up. I haven't managed to do it every year, but we all love it when we do. I love the idea of focusing on Christ and the anticipation of his birthday and why we truly celebrate this season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706394268101035148.post-34472585108615554862007-11-16T06:06:00.000-06:002007-11-16T06:06:00.000-06:00In our home we have set a limit of $100 on each of...In our home we have set a limit of $100 on each of our kids. When they marry, they get $50 and their spouse gets $50. We budget all year long for Christmas so we know the money is already there, we have NEVER carried a credit card balance on anything, especially Christmas!!! <BR/><BR/>As the kids grew older their desires got less but more costly. If they wanted a stereo, TV, Nintendo, etc I would tell them that that would probably be the only gift they would get because I would have grandparents and uncles, etc give money towards it rather than buy them a gift. <BR/><BR/>Our kids would open their gifts from one another on Christmas Eve so that they wouldn't be overlooked in the hooplah of Christmas morning.<BR/><BR/>This has worked well for us.<BR/><BR/>have a wonderful Holiday!<BR/>ConnieConstancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748558090320737035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706394268101035148.post-71843412894998537802007-11-15T21:37:00.000-06:002007-11-15T21:37:00.000-06:00We love Christmas 'round here. We do try to keep ...We love Christmas 'round here. We do try to keep things simple though with about 3 gifts- pj's opened on Christmas eve as well.Halfmoon Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050121358001735700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706394268101035148.post-27922852995510783972007-11-15T14:40:00.000-06:002007-11-15T14:40:00.000-06:00We do the three gifts too. And maybe less now that...We do the three gifts too. And maybe less now that they are older and have very expensive wants (or needs - depending on who you ask)<BR/>If it were up to me I would ditch the gift thing altogether and go on a vacation, I would be the "Skipping Christmas" family, except without the turn around at the end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706394268101035148.post-38723665185237642332007-11-15T10:27:00.000-06:002007-11-15T10:27:00.000-06:00I love the reasoning behind the three gift idea! ...I love the reasoning behind the three gift idea! <BR/><BR/>I've been reading a book and everytime I pick it up I think of you. It's called the Barbarian Way by Erwin McManus and it just really fits your newfound thinking about church. Whenever I get a chance to read a bit I keep thinking, "Jewelsntexas needs to have this book!"Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02763405062458388462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706394268101035148.post-18230609592180983192007-11-15T10:02:00.000-06:002007-11-15T10:02:00.000-06:00As far as gifts are concerned, our Christmas is p...As far as gifts are concerned, our Christmas is pretty low key. Nothing extravagant or super expensive. Usually a couple of games and something they've been asking for. Also we generally get tickets to something. This year it's two somethings, the Nutcracker ballet and a hockey game, all on the same day. What was I thinking?!??Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00307333354110021492noreply@blogger.com