Parents, do you feel like gift giving at Christmas gets out of control? You’re not alone! With Canadians spending more and more each year on Christmas gifts, it’s no surprise that our minds and wallets are feeling the strain… Here’s one simple trick to keep the insanity of Christmas gifts under control.
Parenting experts agree: the best way to manage expectations and spending during the Holiday season is to keep everyone focused on what really matters. That’s where the “4 Gift Rule” comes in handy!
The 4 Gift Rule is a simple system in which each person gets just 4 gifts:
-
Something you want;
-
Something you need;
-
Something to wear; and
-
Something to read!
Ask each person in the family to make a list with just these 4 things, and you’ll find that Christmas shopping is MUCH simpler all of a sudden… And cheaper!
Not only that, but each person will have managed their expectations and no one will be disappointed to get less than what they asked for. Your gift unwrapping session this year will be a slam dunk!