Alicia64 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 something you read and. . .I can't remember the last part of this. It's a way to pare down the Christmas-gimmes. Thanks! Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 something to read...something to wear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 We have always done: Something you want, Something you need, Something to wear, And something to read! But there are plenty of variations out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 We have always done: Something you want, Something you need, Something to wear, And something to read! But there are plenty of variations out there! We do this version in our house too. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 We have always done: Something you want, Something you need, Something to wear, And something to read! But there are plenty of variations out there! This is the version we use and the something to wear is always a pair of pjs. The something to read is always the book at the top of their book list or one they want but can't afford. The something they want and something they need is usually an electronic item and a coat/and or boots. Things they they both really want and need but can't afford on their own. I like this a lot as it makes it really easy for me. Ususally each child get four of the same items as their siblings and all I really need to do is pic out the best item for each of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 We are trying to do the something you want, something you need, something to wear, and something to read. But, I am struggling. We bought ds a new coat, which is something he needs AND something to wear. He isn't really into clothes, so I would like to put the coat in the "wear" category. But, I am struggling with coming up with something he "needs" that isn't clothing??? What do you all put in the need category so it doesn't overlap with the wear category??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaM Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 We do that :) Something you want, something you need, something you wear, something you read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaM Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 We are trying to do the something you want, something you need, something to wear, and something to read. But, I am struggling. We bought ds a new coat, which is something he needs AND something to wear. He isn't really into clothes, so I would like to put the coat in the "wear" category. But, I am struggling with coming up with something he "needs" that isn't clothing??? What do you all put in the need category so it doesn't overlap with the wear category??? We did our Science curriculum as a need this year. I know it sounds bah humbug, but she is very into science so I could have doubled it as her want. We did shoes last year but that overlaps with wear. Could you do books that go with his curriculum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 We are trying to do the something you want, something you need, something to wear, and something to read. But, I am struggling. We bought ds a new coat, which is something he needs AND something to wear. He isn't really into clothes, so I would like to put the coat in the "wear" category. But, I am struggling with coming up with something he "needs" that isn't clothing??? What do you all put in the need category so it doesn't overlap with the wear category??? For an older child, it might be something required for an outside obligation like a sport or job or club. It could be something for school like a flash drive or a replacement backpack or desk lamp. Would any of those types of things be helpful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 You guys are wonderful -- thank you! Hoggirl -- I have the same problem. I'm including things like nice toothbrushes -- stuff like that -- under "need". "Do" for us will be tickets to plays. Thank you again everyone! Any more great ideas? I hope we'll keep sharing! Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 There are quite a few versions. This year we're doing this, I think: something you want, something you need, something to wear something to do something to read something to share I'm enjoying the challenge :) I've already posted my challenge between "need" and "wear" (good suggestions on the "needs" - thanks!). What are examples of "to share." Would that be games??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munchkins_mama Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Ours is Something to Read, Something to Wear Something to Play with and Something to share. Same concept, but worded for the kids. The "Play with' is usually their "want". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed3x Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 We do this version that a friend shared with me years ago: Something you want Something you need Something we want you to have They also get great, overloaded stockings, a Santa gift and new PJ's to open on the 23rd to wear for Christmas morning pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 never heard of this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 My ds11 sees the something to wear gift as a kind of holiday punishment;). He's told me twice this year that he "really doesn't need ANY clothes." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 We are doing Something you want something you need something to eat something to read They also get stockings, a gift from Santa, slippers on Christmas Eve and way too much stuff from the grandparents. We like this version best because we rarely buy our kids clothes (grandma does it) so "wear" was tough. This year for DD (3.5) the "want" is snowshoes, the "need" is a toy/stuffed animal hammock and a step-stool for her room (yes I cheated here, but she really does need both so I might as well let her open another gift), and the "read" is 4 or 5 picture books. The boys (12mo) are getting a wooden activity cube for their "want", onesies (the only clothes we buy them!) for their "need", and probably nothing for their "read" because they have 10,000 board books from sister and are too young to even enjoy them. I'll probably bake something for everyone's "eat". The hardest this year is my DW's "want". The "want" should not be hard!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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