We have 5 kids. If each kid buys for each adult, and each kid, it is an insane amount of presents, and shopping time, and money. So this year, we’ve gone for something different.
We suggested a Secret Santa. We suggested it in such a way that the kids think it’s their idea.
We drew names out of a hat. No one could have their own name. They had a budget of $5 to go and buy the person a present. They’ve all had so much fun choosing a present, and wrapping it, and having a secret of who they are buying for.
It has worked well, and I suspect we’ll be doing it again in future years.
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December 23, 2011 at 1:09 am
We do it slightly differently: Everybody gets something from mum & dad worth about $20(but that’s very flexible). Then all the kids go to the $2 shop. 5 kids times 6 presents = $30. Plus the other one = $130.
December 23, 2011 at 9:39 am
Oh sorry was just sharing how how to deal with the kids!
We (being the parents) buy the kids one present each, usually about $50ish worth, then the Secret Santa thing. So we do spend a couple of hundred, but we started buy back in June, so not too bad!