Although Hanukkah is not all about the presents, like I explained here, I use the holiday as an excuse to get my kids things I think they will enjoy. I am also pretty proud of myself for not going overboard spending-wise and I wanted to share with everyone all the fun things I found.
Gabbie:
1. Lego Friends Cafe – Gift from Aunt and Uncle
3. Ballerina Puzzle – bought from Ecomom, $5.50 (approx.)
4. Klutz Friendship Bracelets – Gift from Uncle and Aunt
5. Badger Basket Doll Bunk Beds – Gift from Gramy and Grandpa – was on sale for $22!
6. Lamp – Target clearance approx. $5 and Calendar – Shutterfly – just paid shipping $6.50 due to free code View here!
7. I Pray Every Day – Book, bought from feldheim.com, was on sale, but I forget how much I spent! Maybe $10
8. 3 outfits from Gymboree. Of course I got all the pieces on sale and with coupons. This was our most expensive gift…$16 for the dress, $7 for each shirt, $7 for the striped skirt and $12 for the polka doted one, $8 for each leggings.
Total spent: Approx $100
Zachary:
1. Lego City Garbage Truck – gift from Aunt and Uncle
2. The Busy World of Richard Scarry DVD – $6.39
3. Playmobil Firemen – on sale at Target for appox. $5
4. Never-Bored Kid Book and My Book of Number Games 1-70 – Gift from Uncle and Aunt
5. Leapster Games Mr. Pencil and Toy Story 3 – Gift from Gramy and Grandpa – bought at buy 1 get 1 free!
6. Land’s End Backpack $11.40
7. I Honor Shabbos – book from feldheim.com. I forget the cost. Maybe $10.
Total spent: Approx $45
Simon:
1. Little People Zoo Train – Gift from Aunt and Uncle
2/3. Plan Toys City Car Repair Set – bought from Ecomom – $5.50 (approx.)
4. Magnetic A to Z – Gift from Uncle and Aunt
5. LeapFrog Touch Magic Learning Bus – gift from Gramy and Grandpa
6. Green water bottle – won it in a giveaway
7. The Wide-Mouthed Frog – a book Simon knows from his music class. $9.70
8. Band in a Box Set approx. $12 from kohls.com
Total spent: Approx $30.
With some of the gifts being from grandparents, aunts, and uncles, and being that the kids’ other grandparents and great Gramy also sent money for us to buy them presents, we really hardly spent anything at all! A big thank you goes out to all of those family members (thank you notes to come)!