At least the worst culprits for buying too many toys are taken care of...

Between my mom and my best friend we could open a toy shop. They just love to spoil my kids and they always go overboard at Christmas. Plus, we have a ton of other people that buy for them every year. :3: This year, I think I have at least the clutter issue in hand for a few of them.

My best friend is buying them bikes, so I can keep them in the garage and not clutter up the house. This also provides the perfect gift for my sister because the helmets are right in her price-range. That's two people taken care of!

Then, my mom is buying them bunk beds. Not only will this not add clutter, it will free a ton of floor-space in their bedroom! And, my grandma is going to buy them new bedding since we don't have bedding for twin-size beds (they are in toddler beds right now). That's two more people taken care of! :smilie_xmas_116:

Now, if I could just convince everyone else that they don't need a bunch of toys. But, alas, I can't even convince my own DH! ig: :headbang:

 

Sounds like a good plan!

I have just resigned myself to the fact that every birthday and Christmas they will receive a ton of toys. I usually go through and weed out their toys after such events and donate/hand them down to people with younger kiddos.

That is great that you found a way to take care of the worst culprits! :ibiggrin:

 

Wow! Not only are the gifts practical/needed the kids will love them!

I too pretty much resign to the fact that their going to get more than they need..especially since their only 2 1/2! I rotate their toys often and send some to my parents and brothers' houses for them to play with when we visit, rather than toting some along each time.

April

 

We're having that same struggle right now and I wish I could resolve it so neatly! The worst culprit already bought whatever and never asks what they need/want so I can't offer feedback :headbang: