Holiday Gift Guide

Ready for a mindset shift around gifts this holiday season? In today’s episode, we are discussing how to gift with intention. This includes shifting the conversation around gift-giving with your kids and choosing gifts that will keep-on-giving. I’m also sharing the 10 items on the Simple Families 2019 Holiday Gift Guide.



Show Notes/Links



* Shifting the conversation about gifts * Buying more intentionally this holiday season * The problem with experience gifts * Front-loaded vs. back-loaded gifts * My Holiday Prep chat with Erica, Rachelle, and Zoë * How to Get Your Kid to Play Independently Podcast Episode* How to talk with extended family about intentional gift-giving:



“Our kids love spending time with you and I’ve enjoyed seeing your relationship grow. I fear that too many packages may distract them from appreciating all the wonderful gifts that you bring as a person. I want them to look forward to special time with you more than they do the gifts. How can we work together to keep them focused on the important stuff?” [Quote from Denaye’s Book Simple Happy Parenting]



* Simple Families Toy Gift List 2018* Simple Families Toy Gift List 2017



2019 Holiday Gift List Links



* Ocean Bingo + Sea Life Book * Library Book System: Book Bin + Book Tote * Green Kids Crafts (Code EARLY70/GIFT40)* Storyworth * Family Collage: Large Canvas + Paint + Decoupage  * Sprout-Kids: Table + Stools + Visit the podcast's native language site