It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Before this month is over I suggest you go looking around.   Check under beds, in closets and outside.  I'm sure you will find "them" everywhere!   TOYS!


Take a good-- long -- look.  Remember all that money you spent last Christmas and birthday?  What has become of that investment?  Is Johnny taking care of his things?  Does Susie even remember or even care that the barbies clothes are gone along with most of the doll's heads as well?


If this is the case in your home...rethink.   
Toys are really expensive.  
The holidays come and we become a child ourselves for a moment and will do just about anything just to see that first look of surprise when the gift is open. 
But then what happens?
What is being played with at the end of the day?  
What is broken already?  
What has just been pushed aside and will be ignored for the rest of the year?


Let's make a plan.  Now I know that there are children who LOVE their Lego's and American Girl Dolls.  That is great!   I think it is wonderful to add to a collection that is used and loved.  BUT all the rest of the stuff that becomes "junk" in a very short time....THINK ABOUT IT!


Don't wait till the last minute ~ get creative!   Perhaps  karate lessons or horseback or skating or.....
How about a night out on the town with your son and 3 of his friends?   How about putting your head together with some of your children's best friend's parents and see what you might come up with.  Coupons for pj parties or trips to the zoo or museum.  


All I'm saying is: don't waste your hard earned money on 100's of pieces of plastic that are going to be lost, broken and or forgotten in a short period of time.  Be Smart!    It takes time and thought but it will be worth it!


There is a GREAT email going around about spending our money in OUR country!   Think it over ~  What a great idea!