The KITCHEN remodel

How much do Kids really need??

Last year I felt a little overwhelmed with presents for the kids. I had a few presents for them and then i would think "oh, they would love this and I haven't gotten them hardly anything." So I would get it and by Christmas and between all the grandparents, Christmas parties, and friends gifts we had way too many things. I had heard my Aunt Tatha did Christmas a lot simpler and so I asked and thought I would share...

You get 3 gifts:

Wonder: wrapped in Gold (this is something really exciting or that they really want)

Usefulness: wrapped in Green like the earth (maybe clothing or other items they need)

Meaning or Love: wrapped in Red (this is often the hardest- I am thinking of doing a picture of Christ for each of the girls bedrooms.)

These 3 gifts are from you and the stocking is from Santa! There is a song that says that all SANTA really does is the stocking. Which I think is a great idea. So that is what we will be doing this year. I can't wait. I might do one other gift from Santa that wouldn't fit in the stocking (but that is for sure a maybe). Something unwrapped. We shall see. Hopefully this Christmas will be a lot simpler and more meaningful. Now if only I can decide what to get Adam and our families.

Happy Holidays everyone!!!

2010 Christmas List

1. Watch

2. Slippers

3. Picture frame set from Bed Bath and beyond

4. Family Pictures

5. Piano (not this one, but this one sure is cool!)

6. Bosch Mixer

7. Blow dryer

8. Large screen TV

9. 50's dress

So far that is all ;-)

Things I forgot...

10. Snuggie (preferably pink)
11. Reebok work out shoes (the ones with the balance ball bottoms)