Summary: <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Ready for a mindset shift around gifts this holiday season? In today’s episode, we are discussing how to gift with intention. This includes shifting the conversation around gift-giving with your kids and choosing gifts that will keep-on-giving. I’m also sharing the 10 items on the Simple Families 2019 Holiday Gift Guide. <br> <br> <br> <br> Show Notes/Links<br> <br> <br> <br> * Shifting the conversation about gifts * Buying more intentionally this holiday season * The problem with experience gifts * Front-loaded vs. back-loaded gifts * <a href="http://simplefamilies.com/episode179">My Holiday Prep chat with Erica, Rachelle, and Zoë </a>* <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.simplefamilies.com/episode139/" target="_blank">How to Get Your Kid to Play Independently Podcast Episode</a>* How to talk with extended family about intentional gift-giving: <br> <br> <br> <br> “Our kids love spending time with you and I’ve enjoyed seeing your relationship grow. I fear that too many packages may distract them from appreciating all the wonderful gifts that you bring as a person. I want them to look forward to special time with you more than they do the gifts. How can we work together to keep them focused on the important stuff?” [Quote from Denaye’s Book <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://amzn.to/2qrUVYs" target="_blank">Simple Happy Parenting</a>]<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://www.simplefamilies.com/2018-top-holiday-toys/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Simple Families Toy Gift List 2018</a>* <a href="https://www.simplefamilies.com/holiday-toy-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Simple Families Toy Gift List 2017</a><br> <br> <br> <br> 2019 Holiday Gift List Links<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://amzn.to/2XypxE2" target="_blank">Ocean Bingo</a> + <a href="https://amzn.to/2O0Us8M" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sea Life Book </a>* Library Book System: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://amzn.to/2O4s99r" target="_blank">Book Bin</a> + <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://amzn.to/2Orwa6P" target="_blank">Book Tote</a> * <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1441701&u=1328273&m=40843&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Green Kids Crafts</a> (Code EARLY70/GIFT40)* <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://buy.storyworth.com?oid=37&affid=9" target="_blank">Storyworth</a> * Family Collage: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://amzn.to/35iIUU0" target="_blank">Large Canvas</a> + <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://amzn.to/2r4EIbU" target="_blank">Paint</a> + <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://amzn.to/2O0hQ6j" target="_blank">Decoupage</a> * Sprout-Kids: <a href="https://sprout-kids.com/collections/montessori-tables/products/birch-wood-adjustable-large-montessori-tables?variant=8289375682655?ref=denayebarahona">Table</a> + <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sprout-kids.com/products/wooden-kids-stools-pk2s001?variant=13729296023654?ref=denayebarahona" target="_blank">Stools</a> + <a rel="noreferrer noo..."></a>
