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Dec. 19, 2007

WFMW Homemade Gifts??

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My MIL told me that she wants the kids to give her homemade gifts this year. That filled me with fear and anxiety thinking of all the wiggly eyes and glue guns and craft foam, but I am broke so I thought I would go for it despite my trepidation. I announced it to my kids, all the while wondering what sort of ideas I could come up with, considering I have no budget and not much time. Well, guess what? They got to work on their own, and other than asking for a few suggestions and supplies on hand, they haven't needed me. My son made a Lego manger, a twig and garland Star of David and is working on a wreath made from the honeysuckle vines in our backyard. Reed is working on some sort of clay project; Sydney and Macy drew nativity scenes, and I just stood back in awe. So here's my tip-- give your kids a little space and time and they come up with awesome ideas.

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Dec. 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Hi, visiting from Rocks in my Dryer.
That's great, kids really do have quite an imagination and it's awesome to see what they can create. =)

Blessings!
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Dec. 19, 2007 - heather @ http://www.gracedbychrist.com

Posted by Anonymous

That is wonderful advise and my favorite way to handle "kid" things. I do this even when it comes to homeschooling--often the kids come up with more elaborate plans and educational activities than I would have if I had planned it. :)

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Dec. 20, 2007 - Great idea!

Posted by Karen @ Simply A Musing Blog

Our kids are doing the same this year - we are making sack holders, pin cushions, drawings, paintings, aprons, potholders...pretty much anything we can think of! They are treasures.

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