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More Gifts

One of the things that is always tricky around the holidays (and I think especially with children) is the commercialization that is bound up in the season. While Christmas itself predates the onslaught of advertisements we experience through all forms of media now, there is no doubt that the season has been affected by marketing and money. One of the things that becomes difficult is the question of “how much?”. How much is too much? In terms of money or simply quantity (is the closet overflowing?) the question of how much is an important one. Our son is not, by … Continue reading →

Balancing Christmas Spending and Giving

Christmas shopping is well under way. Black Friday has come and gone. It is interesting that the day that most stores finally make a profit is the day that many consumers begin to increase their debt through holiday spending. People crowd the stores intent on finding the deal that will allow them to purchase items they otherwise couldn’t afford. There is a pressure to spend money during the holiday season that doesn’t exist through the rest of the year. It is nice to be able to give to others and to provide your children with a nice Christmas. It is … Continue reading →

2006 Best Infant and Preschool Toys

Buying Christmas presents can be a challenge. So why not start with the top toys chosen by leading toy experts of the Toy Industry Association. Here are this year’s winner and nominees in the infant and preschool toy division. Weebles Weebly Wobbly Treehouse Cost: $40-45 Manufacturer: Playskool This year’s winner was the Weebles Weebly Wobbly Treehouse. It is a tree house that comes with its own weebles. Providing them an amazing place to play. The weebles can slide down the slide, visit the crow’s nest, or take a ride in the water wheel. As the wheel turns faster the music … Continue reading →

New Study Shows That Kids Want Savings Instead Of Presents

According to a recent survey parents should be spending less money on Christmas presents and saving instead. In Great Britain, a survey asked children 8 to 15 years old questions about Christmas presents and how much money their parents spend on them. The results actually surprised me. Of the children surveyed: 48% said their parents spend too much money on presents for them 47% wanted the money to be put into a savings account for college The results for the parents surveyed were similar: 31% felt they spend too much money on their children at Christmas 40% admitted they would … Continue reading →