Comments on: Smartypants Holiday: Givin’ and Gettin’ or What Would Jesus Buy?

By: raymi

raymi — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:17:33 +0000

never fear, more toys (commentary) to offend is here.

http://raymitheminx.blogspot.com/2007/07/more-like-coolest-time-ever-last-nite.html

By: amanda

amanda — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:58:07 +0000

I’ve been waiting my whole life for a woman like you. hee hee hee . . . I love your blog! And the links are fantastic. I really should be working on my etsy shop right now, which is due for an update tomorrow–but instead I’m reading your archives.

By: mad grad mom

mad grad mom — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:02:25 +0000

Fabulous! Some great ideas here and in the comments I’ll have to try to incorporate. I’ve been giving the materialism a lot of thought this year. Our son is starting to say “Buy this” when we go somewhere so it’s on the brain.

By: Mom Unplugged

Mom Unplugged — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:11:54 +0000

Thanks for the compliment on my holiday posts, I don’t mean to be spreading bloggy guilt however! The only reason I have these thoughts and ideas is that my Christmas-pasts have sometimes been less than ideal, so I have been engaging in a lot of holiday soul-searching myself.

I really like your “gifts kids can make” ideas. I’ll be linking to those. And to the TRUCE annual toy guide you found. It’s nice that other bloggers have time to do research, especially since I even link to TRUCE and still missed the toy guide. Ooops!

By: The Secret Ingredient

The Secret Ingredient — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 03:52:31 +0000

Love it—-I have long been a supporter of alternative gifts for kids (I even wrote an article about it last year for a local magazine). Just last week I did a huge Goodwill run after I cleared out my kids’ entire playroom of things they never needed/wanted in the first place (thanks to b-day party gifts from kids with less conscious parents). Last year, I also started emailing all the grandparents with “acceptable” Christmas gifts for my kids—-like gift certificates for local activities (ice skating, beading, pottery painting, etc), memberships to local museums, or books. It was thankfully well received, even by the most stubborn of grandparents—try it !
Another idea—stop buying cards for the kids to give at birthdays, etc— they LOVE making special cards for all their friends and relatives! Besides, Hallmark has a racket going. $4 for a “effing” card??? Robbery!
BTW—-my husband’s favorite gift last year was an awesome coffee mug that my oldest painted for him at our local pottery place (so, we’re on the same wavelength!).
Sorry for the long comment—–

By: mom

mom — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 03:13:05 +0000

Aww, NQCP, we’re friends… thx! I feel like I just got picked for the cool team in gym class.

Ringo, another commenter also mentioned heifer.org I’ll check it out.

Jessica - that was a great post. When I wasn’t completely offended and put off, I was busy being appalled for the more standard and appropriate reasons. lol. Great pictures for a good growl at the universe.

By: The Not Quite Crunchy Parent

The Not Quite Crunchy Parent — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 03:08:54 +0000

Oh…good..I didn’t know TRUCE had published their list…gotta check it out.

I like the idea of kids making gifts. One tradition we have started with one friend is giving a gift to others. We like Heifer. org ( which I will write about again) it’s really cool for the kids to give to other kids who have nothing.

ramble, ramble..incoherent comment…sorry..but we’re bloggy friends so I know you’ll forgive me:-0

By: jessica

jessica — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:24:18 +0000

although i don’t think the blog is really your style, this post about kids’ toys might be of interest:

http://raymitheminx.blogspot.com/2007/11/why-girls-are-sluts-right-now-full-body.html