John and my budget, however, isn't generally conducive to satisfying my Christmas whimsy!
In fact, in past years, our budget was so tight that every time I made a purchase I swear my bank card would "squeak" as it slid through the charge machine.
Being the stubborn, innovative person I am, I have come up with clever ways to fill the space under the christmas tree without putting us into bankruptcy.
1. Disposable Cameras
You can get these for 6.00 at Walmart or walmart.com and they are soo much fun for the kids to fill up. When they're full (and you can afford i) it's also a fun surprise to get them developed and see what comes out.
2. Goodwill Books.
You can pick up some cute books for .99 and the kiddos aren't going to care where you got them!!3. Trades and Hand-Me-Downs
If they have older cousins you're SET. I can't tell you how much clothing and toys my kids have gotten from family or friends with kids a little older than mine. I also have traded my friends toys that my kids don't play with anymore with toys their kids don't play with anymore. Free is a grrrreat price.4. Homemade Doll Clothes.
If you are at all crafty you can gather together scraps of yarn or fabric to make some doll clothes (hats, blankets, dresses, scarves, etc)
5. Take advantage of your online used item sales venues...
If you're patient and start early sometimes you can get some amazing deals on kids toys on ebay or craigslist.
6. Cardboard doll house
Sounds cheesy? What do you think they are made of at the store, most of the time??? Just print up some decor pictures and glue them to the outside.... cut up some big boxes... take your time and create a masterpiece.
7. Make a cape for your little super hero
8. Use starch to make a Doilie/Lace Crown for your princess
http://www.rookno17.com/2012/02/lace-crowns-quick-microwave-method.html
9. Make a charm bracelet
10. Homemade Piggy Bank
If you're patient and start early sometimes you can get some amazing deals on kids toys on ebay or craigslist.
6. Cardboard doll house
Sounds cheesy? What do you think they are made of at the store, most of the time??? Just print up some decor pictures and glue them to the outside.... cut up some big boxes... take your time and create a masterpiece.
7. Make a cape for your little super hero
8. Use starch to make a Doilie/Lace Crown for your princess
http://www.rookno17.com/2012/02/lace-crowns-quick-microwave-method.html
9. Make a charm bracelet
10. Homemade Piggy Bank
11. Hit up dollar tree and get a bag of balloons and grab a bag of candies or very small toys. Put a toy or candy in each balloon and blow them up. Put the blown up balloons in a large box and let them have fun popping the balloons to get to their prizes.
12. Plain white canvas sneakers from walmart and markers, glitter glue, or something of the like for them to custom decorate their shoes.
13. fabric roads
12. Plain white canvas sneakers from walmart and markers, glitter glue, or something of the like for them to custom decorate their shoes.
13. fabric roads
14. Felt Flip Book
Put together pages of felt and make their favorite characters (super heros princesses etc) out of felt or felt and paper and make scenes on each page that the kids can interact with their characters
15. Crocheted or felt Winter Hats
15. Crocheted or felt Winter Hats
16. Pillow Bed
18. Kids Bath Mits
19. Kid's Wallet
20. Kid's purse or diaper Bag
19. Kid's Wallet
20. Kid's purse or diaper Bag
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