Do you get presents for the little ones at your mothers group? If so, what kind of things to you get and how much are you prepared to spend?
We really can't afford to buy presents for all the kids at M/G but don't want to feel bad and look like a stingy person for not getting them anything because I know that DD is getting some presents from other people.
Hi sunshine,
I suggested to my mums group that we do a xmas draw for the bubs and the mums, max $25 each (so all up no more than$50 per family) They all thought it was a great idea.
other than that I could suggest you do some baking, gingerbread cookies or some such other delectable treats, nicely packaged, always looks good!
my mums group is very small there are 5 of us now, with 2 kids each, I normally buy a little something each...this year I am being a stinge I got little books from Big W for $2 each so 4 different ones for the babies and 4 xmas ones with cds for 3 yr olds cost me total of $16 all up for the 8 kids I will also do a little bag of xmas balls (sweets) for the 3yr olds
I dont care if the others recipricate or not I love giving gifts
We do a secret santa. We have a Christmas party and all contribute one gift, $10 value. (Simple things: toys, craft materials, books, puzzles... for example.) There are about 12-15 of us (can't remember off the top of my head!), so getting something for everyone would be out of the question for me.
We also do a similar thing in January for their birthdays - the original crowd were all born within 5 months of each other, so we have a joint birthday party in Jan once Christmas celebrations are over.
If I were you, I'd suggest the secret santa - probably there's others in the group wondering the same thing as you!
My MG does exactly what Snack's group does for Christmas and b'days. Works really really well for us - it is not just about the money but the time to buy individual presents for everyone with 3 kids in tow is just completely out of the question. I also appreciate my kids only getting one present each and not having to take home a truck load of gifts.
Talk to your MG about it, you will probably find that many of them are feeling the same way that you are about giving presents to each and every child. Most people just want to invest most of their time, effort and cash into Christmas for their own kids so they will probably appreciate the suggestion of doing something simple for MG.
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Christmas presents and mothers groups?
I will also do a little bag of xmas balls (sweets) for the 3yr olds
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