Gift Giving That Won't Break Your Piggy Bank

Here is another great idea from my friend Emma on giving gifts to your children without breaking your piggy bank to do it. She has three boxes set aside for each of her children that she fills with gifts throughout the year. She fills the boxes with less expensive gifts like books and small items that they expressed interest in during the year. Spreading the gift giving in small doses helps her save during those traditionally expensive gift giving seasons like Christmas. She says that it has helped her children focus on the true spirit of Christmas and the holidays, instead of lots of gifts. It also keeps her from forgetting what each of her children wanted if she buys the item when they have expressed an interest in it. Her boxes are covered in materials that the children can use again which make them great eco friendly gifts too. Such a great idea Emma, thanks for sharing this gift giving tip!