tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956209643413021659.post47296259613800234..comments2022-01-14T09:07:27.097-08:00Comments on i'm h. mac: holiday shopping...i'm h.machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14454704704557233206noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956209643413021659.post-33520722597300004182008-11-09T08:10:00.000-08:002008-11-09T08:10:00.000-08:00These are great ideas.. We are supporters of the ...These are great ideas.. We are supporters of the 1 Santa gift and will really consider the 3 wisemen concept. Thanks for Sharing.Chashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205478780212123967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956209643413021659.post-28629889594723931982008-11-07T09:56:00.000-08:002008-11-07T09:56:00.000-08:00love this idea. matt and i have been trying to se...love this idea. matt and i have been trying to set some ground rules now that we've got the foxman. i'm showing him your blog.erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156760135124657581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956209643413021659.post-48795708331384097092008-11-06T20:18:00.000-08:002008-11-06T20:18:00.000-08:00yep yep yep, it's been quite the struggle getting ...yep yep yep, it's been quite the struggle getting the kiddies to respect the things that are given them...(when too much is given)<BR/>since our kids are the first batch of grandchilluns' on my hubby's side...they are spoiled rotten.<BR/>i think the one big santa gift is a brilliant idea...<BR/>i just truly love the way you think. it's inspirational.Cotyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187159869859522821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956209643413021659.post-15028803153900604312008-11-06T15:00:00.000-08:002008-11-06T15:00:00.000-08:00I agree with you 100%. For the last 4 years we ha...I agree with you 100%. For the last 4 years we have done the 3 wiseman 3 presents concept with 1 gift being sentimental (a quilt I made for a bed, a piece of furniture Marc made for their room etc.), something practical and something just fun. Since starting this I have beefed up the stocking stuffers. Way to be a strong parent.Bekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02745761249548260495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956209643413021659.post-92192823423208400562008-11-06T14:57:00.000-08:002008-11-06T14:57:00.000-08:00We have done 3 gifts for the last 3 years so your ...We have done 3 gifts for the last 3 years so your kids get a bonus with the santa gift. We have a gift of sentimental value (something homemade) I've done quilts for beds, Marc has made new furniture for their beds etc. Something practical and something purely for fun. Since starting this concept I have beefed up the stockings. I'm proud of your very restrained parenting, it can be hard not to spoil sometimes.Bekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02745761249548260495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956209643413021659.post-27858179000180905912008-11-06T12:11:00.000-08:002008-11-06T12:11:00.000-08:00h. mac, you were in my dream last night. We were o...h. mac, you were in my dream last night. We were out on a sofa in someone's backyard on a beautiful summer day chatting with one of my sisters and watching the kids roll down a grass hill. Totally random, but it was nice to "catch up".<BR/><BR/>And the Christmas thing...one thing I like that Bobby's family does is that everyone gets a certain amount of money (the amount is the same for everyone)and anything they want or need has to be under the amount. You can get one big thing, or a few small things. Once you are married, the amount is split between their child and the spouse and any children. Or you can just do what my parents do and give emergency kits/food storage/72 hour kits/car repair kits/...you get the idea. My family is very practical, but we are prepared for ANYTHING.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292229772487777446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956209643413021659.post-27350832071384288052008-11-06T07:55:00.000-08:002008-11-06T07:55:00.000-08:00I love that idea of yours! I think it is smart !I love that idea of yours! I think it is smart !Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11655809483009220616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956209643413021659.post-5202307121506822022008-11-06T07:16:00.000-08:002008-11-06T07:16:00.000-08:00Kids in general always get way too many gifts for ...Kids in general always get way too many gifts for Christmas. They don't even play with them all Christmas morning. I love your Wise Men concept, and think it will be adapted into our family. Thanks for the inspiration!Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06550609347505974193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956209643413021659.post-51779112242096865812008-11-06T06:59:00.000-08:002008-11-06T06:59:00.000-08:00I like your method. Paul and I have had several d...I like your method. Paul and I have had several discussions about this over the past months. We really want to make sure that we don't "over-do" the gift-giving aspect of Christmas. It really can draw away from the true meaning. What we've decided is that each person will get four presents:<BR/><BR/>-Something to read<BR/>-Something they need<BR/>-Something to wear<BR/>-Something they want<BR/><BR/>This will also give me some direction in my shopping! I like your idea of only one thing coming from Santa. I'll have to talk to Paul about that one.Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194002124510572439noreply@blogger.com