*I forgot a Kohl’s bag in the van and realized after! It had a hoodie for Alex, a hoodie for Dayshawn, a bunch of shirts and a set of jammies for Bree and a makeup palette gift set from Sephora for Bree.
Hello guys (I’m addressing commentators and channel viewers who live in America or Europe)! I'm interested in the question. Is it normal for ordinary families (not bloggers) to give SO MANY gifts at Christmas?! And what principles do you follow when purchasing gifts?
I personally believe most families if they can afford to give their children a lot for Christmas they do. Myself growing up we would get one big expensive gift and then little things we would get socks. We would get clothes. We would get things that are needed throughout the year. I also think with this family because so many were in foster care and she's able to spoil them. I say go for it. Some of the kids had some really rough lies going through foster care and living in foster homes. Let them enjoy being kids as long as they can
@@debbiec6216 If anything, I didn’t want to offend anyone in any way. It’s just that in my country there is no such thing that a child will be given more than 2-3 gifts from his parents. We try to give our child 1 gift from Santa and 1 gift from us, but an expensive one and the one he dreamed of.
Despite what other people may say. It actually depends on the parents if they can afford a large amount of presents. Not everyone can afford a large amount of gifts. I know there's some judgment people in this world, it's the parents money not anyone else's if the parents want to buy a lot of gifts and can afford them it's their choice.
There is nothing wrong with Jordan playing with Thomas the train things. Kids deserve to be kids. I am glad you are letting them be kids and not grow up too fast.
That’s the trouble with today. My grandsons are 7 and five they do lots of age appropriate things but they are mad on football and they already sound like teenagers just a few sort weeks it frightening how fast they grow xx
Ok that darn chicken for Zoe is beyond adorbs. Pups are worse than kids. Our two always want to help. They have to sniff, bump into gifts etc… glad someone else has helpers. Lol. So smart with the little fridges. Great idea!
I ❤ love going through my kids Christmas presents makes me happy what santa was able to bring them its just a fun time of year love your Christmas ideas to cute love the bags 🎒 💕
I did so until I was about 17, I was still playing with toys and using my imagination a lot. I had two siblings who were a few years younger than me, and always wanted me to play toys with them. It kept me young and I don’t regret it. In fact, I’m 28 now and I miss those days a lot! It was so much fun.
Wow great haul! Can’t wait to watch them all being wrapped to fully see what each of them got. They’re going to be super happy kids on Christmas morning! Where did you put them/how have you stored them before wrapping when you moved them off the couch?
Wow, just WOW, some of you. SO MEAN! She clearly loves all her children, and is a very generous Mom. If you can’t be nice with comments, just leave and don’t watch. Taking the time to leave mean comments is just evil.
When did the color of the refrigerator be on the box that you opened when you took out the little refrigerator? Because when Dayshawn does his recycling. He’ll know that everyone got a little refrigerator.🤣😂
He got the Titanic Lego set that was up stairs that was expensive as maybe he didn’t want electronics stuff as not into it and Lego he is ..that alone was $100 or just under she say about the Lego twice
Why do you just throw everything??!! You clearly do this only for views. Your honest interest level in care about their gifts has to be zero because you treat their stuff like trash. Calm down lady!
Oh yes God forbid she throw those clothes and shoes around 😂 pretty sure those packages went through worse being shipped. Also the time and energy this woman has put into her family beats out most people I have ever met.
My family decided this year besides our normal gifts giving we are going to do a different secret santa , we have to buy the funiest present we can think of for £5 or under , mine is hilarious , its going to be fun .
How do you manage all the clothes for the kids? Do you go through and clean out monthly or seasonally? Do you give the smaller kids the bigger kids used clothes? I cannot even imagine.
i absolutely love thise bath towels if by chance you get to see this message could uou share where u got them from . MERRY CHRISTMAS YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN ARE BLESSED
19:39 Normally I would question this but I know someone who does the same thing. Anything special or limited edition they have to have whether they use it or not.
Some of the comments but one that stands out if she was to donate to foster care it would be worth watching 🤔 you do know these children -4 might be in there if it wasn’t for her she a credit! Amazing mum to all these beautiful children be nice if you can’t don’t watch some of us are interested 🤷♀️ just saying keep being you love your videos ❤
The Bushcraft is a great book . I love serival books . You guys did awesome for the kids . Definitely will have a merry Christmas 🎄🎁. All i can say is ill pray for good health for you all 🙏. Merry Christmas ⛄⛄⛄⛄
I like that you got a lot of practical gifts but you made them fun - towels, clothes, shoes & even the fridges. Too bad they didn't have all the right colours for each of your kids in fridges - like their toothbrushes - Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
Alicia, you are going to choke on your coffee when you hear this ... Walmart has that coffee pot duo for 69.00... For that price, you should snatch one up and store it away for when this one tanks. I know you enjoy your coffee... just an FYI ... Merry Christmas 😊
Lol, you do what I do! When my cat is in the way, I just start doing what I have to do to make her move! I usually throw sheets on her! 😂😂😂😂😂 the dogs moved! 😂😂😂😂
My son is 9 also and loves playing with his action figures lol let me them be kids for as long as possible 💙 we got him a ton of DBZ action figures for Christmas so he’s gonna be so excited lol good deal too
The santa sacs are adorable! I was afraid you were gonna get lost in all the boxes 😆😂 That didn't really take too long to sort though! I agree with you about the toys, if they want to play with it, let them be kids as long as they can, they grow up too fast as it is these days! Lovely gifts you got for your kids! Looking forward to wrapping with you! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
I just wanna see you holding them fridge boxes with your toes😂🤣😂🤣. Girl you got them good gifts. I feel for you having to wrap them all cause I'm struggling to wrap my 3 grandbabies presents. I want the pink fridge.
Hi Alicia 👋🌞☕️ I'm starting this video over I only caught a few minutes of the live video Wow so awesome Your a super Mom Wishing you a fabulous day and a great weekend 🙂💕🙏🌻🦋 ALL of you Merry Christmas 🎄 I love you all 💘
Happy Friday Dougherty Dozen Family, Merry Christmas To All Of You, The Kiddos Are Going To Love All There Gifts, The Family Is Truly Blessed! Yeah I love this!!!❄🤍❄ I love the santa sacks!!!❄🤍❄ Your outfit is so cute!!!❄🤍 Love That The Doggies Wanna Help & See There Gifts Too!❄ ❄
You have a great memory! I would forget what's for who! Hint: my mom used to use a permanent marker to mark our gifts, so she knew who's was who's! (Anything Backstreet Boys was mine! LOL!)
*I forgot a Kohl’s bag in the van and realized after! It had a hoodie for Alex, a hoodie for Dayshawn, a bunch of shirts and a set of jammies for Bree and a makeup palette gift set from Sephora for Bree.
You’re not worried the big kids could be watching this video?
I have a question, is there a way you make sure your kids dont watch these videos and spoil the surprise for themselves?
Zoey got maybe 1/3 the presents that Bree got.
Hello guys (I’m addressing commentators and channel viewers who live in America or Europe)! I'm interested in the question. Is it normal for ordinary families (not bloggers) to give SO MANY gifts at Christmas?! And what principles do you follow when purchasing gifts?
No. This is OVER buying. Most families can't afford even half of what she got.
I personally believe most families if they can afford to give their children a lot for Christmas they do. Myself growing up we would get one big expensive gift and then little things we would get socks. We would get clothes. We would get things that are needed throughout the year. I also think with this family because so many were in foster care and she's able to spoil them. I say go for it. Some of the kids had some really rough lies going through foster care and living in foster homes. Let them enjoy being kids as long as they can
@@debbiec6216 If anything, I didn’t want to offend anyone in any way. It’s just that in my country there is no such thing that a child will be given more than 2-3 gifts from his parents. We try to give our child 1 gift from Santa and 1 gift from us, but an expensive one and the one he dreamed of.
Despite what other people may say. It actually depends on the parents if they can afford a large amount of presents. Not everyone can afford a large amount of gifts. I know there's some judgment people in this world, it's the parents money not anyone else's if the parents want to buy a lot of gifts and can afford them it's their choice.
Sometimes it is hard to not buy a lot, I keep it to "something they want, something they need, and something to read"
Don’t feel bad about your dogs, mine are the same way😊
There is nothing wrong with Jordan playing with Thomas the train things. Kids deserve to be kids. I am glad you are letting them be kids and not grow up too fast.
Why wouldn't he play with trains, isn't he like 9?
That’s the trouble with today. My grandsons are 7 and five they do lots of age appropriate things but they are mad on football and they already sound like teenagers just a few sort weeks it frightening how fast they grow xx
Merry Christmas sweet Dougherty family. So many beautiful hearts and gifts. Bree going to freak over those pink boots. They are so awesome!
I played with Barbies till I was 13. Maybe things were different in the 90s. Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🧡
You have 3 adorable dogs ❤❤❤
I spend a lot on my grand kids also, I did the boo baskets for Halloween, and I also started the thanksgiving, and Xmas also thank u for the idea 😊❤🎉
Just noticed the pup. What a cutie
Ok that darn chicken for Zoe is beyond adorbs. Pups are worse than kids. Our two always want to help. They have to sniff, bump into gifts etc… glad someone else has helpers. Lol. So smart with the little fridges. Great idea!
Personally I think your just amazing.have a very happy and healthy new year.❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊
I ❤ love going through my kids Christmas presents makes me happy what santa was able to bring them its just a fun time of year love your Christmas ideas to cute love the bags 🎒 💕
That train set is awesome. My dad was a railroad worker so we have some many trains in the house ❤❤
Bubba and Dixie are the cutest just lying there and watching 🥰
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Your pups are so pretty, they are protecting you!
I love the dogs so cutie..❤️ God bless your health and always be safe.. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🧡
I played with toys and used my imagination a lot longer than other girls my age. There is nothing wrong with Jason. Every kid is different.
I did so until I was about 17, I was still playing with toys and using my imagination a lot. I had two siblings who were a few years younger than me, and always wanted me to play toys with them. It kept me young and I don’t regret it. In fact, I’m 28 now and I miss those days a lot! It was so much fun.
@@Duke-pn4ex , I understand. I have 2 baby sisters as well.
Wow great haul! Can’t wait to watch them all being wrapped to fully see what each of them got. They’re going to be super happy kids on Christmas morning! Where did you put them/how have you stored them before wrapping when you moved them off the couch?
Imagine all of this fitting within this poor house. How?
The anxiety and reflexes when the dogs busted up the sorting tumbling around 😅😅I was like no! Get down immediately 😅❤
Love your puppers!
Omg josh looks like Michael getting ready to get you in back ground that’s funny.
Laughing at my dogs, Peach and Clover, barking at your dogs barking at the construction workers! Merry Christmas!
Society can kiss a butt! I love that the older kids still play with toys ❤❤❤
Have you tried weighted blankets for the kids. I have one great for anxiety and a good night sleep
Wow, just WOW, some of you. SO MEAN! She clearly loves all her children, and is a very generous Mom. If you can’t be nice with comments, just leave and don’t watch. Taking the time to leave mean comments is just evil.
Bree is going to love those pink boots..i love them
I thought the Santa sacks were so you didn’t have to wrap 😂 I was wishing I had some!! 😅😂
When did the color of the refrigerator be on the box that you opened when you took out the little refrigerator? Because when Dayshawn does his recycling. He’ll know that everyone got a little refrigerator.🤣😂
Love the narie books Prince caspian
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Yay love your videos
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She sure does love to throw things!!
You are a great mom and person
I hate wrapping in general and I only have 1 kiddo. I would have to hire someone to wrap for me if I had that many gifts 😅
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Awwwwe. A train set. My father got my nephews a train set at their birth!
No bit for real, where did the towels come from again? This is a great idea in general.
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How much before Christmas do you start shopping?
James didnt seem to get much compared to the other kids...they all got electronics and he didn't ...just clothes and knives
That’s may be cause of what he asked for. Why does it matter?? He is older and sounds like he wanted stuff for his culinary arts program.
He got 3 pairs of shoes! Lots of Hoodies, pants, books culinary stuff and a fridge! I’d say he did well!
good culinary knives are very expensive. that magnetic board alone is $100
He got the Titanic Lego set that was up stairs that was expensive as maybe he didn’t want electronics stuff as not into it and Lego he is ..that alone was $100 or just under she say about the Lego twice
Some presents might be a private surprise for the Kids
Kids have no idea the work it takes to pull off Christmas!
Why do you just throw everything??!! You clearly do this only for views. Your honest interest level in care about their gifts has to be zero because you treat their stuff like trash. Calm down lady!
Oh yes God forbid she throw those clothes and shoes around 😂 pretty sure those packages went through worse being shipped. Also the time and energy this woman has put into her family beats out most people I have ever met.
Y'all haters pick the stupidest things to complain about
Y'all haters pick the stupidest things to complain about
Y'all haters pick the stupidest things to complain about
Y'all haters pick the stupidest things to complain about
Awwwwe, the puppers! 😂😂❤❤
A Santa sack is a genius idea!
There is nothing wrong with Jordan. 50orvso %of grown men own or have a train set. Good job. ❤❤❤❤
My husband and son both have a train set.
My family decided this year besides our normal gifts giving we are going to do a different secret santa , we have to buy the funiest present we can think of for £5 or under , mine is hilarious , its going to be fun .
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Merry Christmas! It was nice to see what you have bougt for your Kids 😍
How do you manage all the clothes for the kids? Do you go through and clean out monthly or seasonally? Do you give the smaller kids the bigger kids used clothes? I cannot even imagine.
i absolutely love thise bath towels if by chance you get to see this message could uou share where u got them from . MERRY CHRISTMAS YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN ARE BLESSED
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🧡
That PRIME is ok. those aren't the energy ones. the ones in the bottles like that are just hydration drinks like Gatorade!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Alicia and family! 🎄🎅🎉❤️
Merry Christmas to you and your amazing family. Lots of love from Sophie xx Peterborough UK 🧡🧡
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🧡
You're only 30 mins up the road from me, small world!
I get the fridge for each kids’ bedroom! We had one for our boys, who shared a room!
You always give the kids an amazing Christmas!! Love your channel so much 😁
Loved it !!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
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Aww the dogs are just protecting their Mumma x
This was fun! Love those fridges! Can i ask where you got them please?
I believe she said Amazon 😊
19:39 Normally I would question this but I know someone who does the same thing. Anything special or limited edition they have to have whether they use it or not.
How on earth do you keep everything straight? I only had two little ones, and it wore me out trying to make sure everything was equal!
I 2ant ur shirt and pants. Where did u get them?
Some of the comments but one that stands out if she was to donate to foster care it would be worth watching 🤔 you do know these children -4 might be in there if it wasn’t for her she a credit! Amazing mum to all these beautiful children be nice if you can’t don’t watch some of us are interested 🤷♀️ just saying keep being you love your videos ❤
The Bushcraft is a great book . I love serival books . You guys did awesome for the kids . Definitely will have a merry Christmas 🎄🎁. All i can say is ill pray for good health for you all 🙏. Merry Christmas ⛄⛄⛄⛄
16:13 The dog is like wait let me out 🤣🤣
The towels are so cute
They have really cool train sets that are suited towards older kids. He probably like the train but may not know he could have a cooler version.
I like that you got a lot of practical gifts but you made them fun - towels, clothes, shoes & even the fridges. Too bad they didn't have all the right colours for each of your kids in fridges - like their toothbrushes - Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🧡
This is probably a 25,000 dollar hall.
Alicia, you are going to choke on your coffee when you hear this ... Walmart has that coffee pot duo for 69.00... For that price, you should snatch one up and store it away for when this one tanks. I know you enjoy your coffee... just an FYI ...
Merry Christmas 😊
Love the towels I like them where did you get them from.thank you.❤😊🙏🙏🙏😍
you're just fantastic mama!!🥺🩷🩷
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Red is your color alacia. It looks so pretty on you.
Thank you 🧡🧡🧡
Lol, you do what I do! When my cat is in the way, I just start doing what I have to do to make her move! I usually throw sheets on her! 😂😂😂😂😂 the dogs moved! 😂😂😂😂
DayShawn is her favorite ❤️
Where are the personalized towels from?
How do you decide between Switch or PS5 for them? Or is it just what they want?
They have wish lists w names
@@vanessarrandolph5373they get everything all year round , so Christmas isn’t really special
My son is 9 also and loves playing with his action figures lol let me them be kids for as long as possible 💙 we got him a ton of DBZ action figures for Christmas so he’s gonna be so excited lol good deal too
Merry Christmas, DD! Have a blessed and beautiful holiday!🧡🎄🧡
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I love how magical you guys make Christmas everyone always feels special in their own way.
The santa sacs are adorable! I was afraid you were gonna get lost in all the boxes 😆😂 That didn't really take too long to sort though! I agree with you about the toys, if they want to play with it, let them be kids as long as they can, they grow up too fast as it is these days! Lovely gifts you got for your kids! Looking forward to wrapping with you! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🧡
Wow lucky kiddos 🎅🥳🥳🥳🥰❤️💛💚💙💜😀😀😀
I'm worn out just watching u. Lol awesome mom you are
Did you share the websites where you purchased the towels, hoodies,etc.
46:12 " I don't remember, its somebody's ", I fealt that 😅😅😅
Can't wait for the wrapping party ❤❤❤
I just wanna see you holding them fridge boxes with your toes😂🤣😂🤣. Girl you got them good gifts. I feel for you having to wrap them all cause I'm struggling to wrap my 3 grandbabies presents. I want the pink fridge.
Alicia I’m sending your awesome beautiful family some things from Australia
Hope nothing ends of broken…you really throw things around!
I have absolutely no clue how you can remember all this, who gets what! You're like superwoman!!! Can't wait for the wrapping video ❤
I would have to have a notebook 📒 at the store to write who got what and then write their names on the present 🎁 to remember!
The dogs were like "what'd you get me mom?" Too cute
For you kids that share rooms-- do they each have their own tv?
Where are the kids when you show us all their gifts? It’s hard to believe they don’t walk downstairs or at least hear you talking😀
School
@@KM-ws4kf That was Alex, I believe
@@KM-ws4kfI saw that 2. At first I thought that I was seeing things and I had to rewind to make sure. It scared me. 😱
@@truebluelozzyes alex popped through on lunch break 😂
School through today then they’re off for a week.
❤❤❤due what makes you happy for the kids,preteens,young adults and fur babies merry Christmas and a happy new year 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hi Alicia 👋🌞☕️ I'm starting this video over I only caught a few minutes of the live video Wow so awesome Your a super Mom Wishing you a fabulous day and a great weekend 🙂💕🙏🌻🦋 ALL of you Merry Christmas 🎄 I love you all 💘
Thank you so much!
Why are people so judgemental? I watch UA-cam for enjoyment not to judge what others do
I agree with you I love following her and her family
Great video I'm excited for them lol
Happy Friday Dougherty Dozen Family, Merry Christmas To All Of You, The Kiddos Are Going To Love All There Gifts, The Family Is Truly Blessed! Yeah I love this!!!❄🤍❄ I love the santa sacks!!!❄🤍❄ Your outfit is so cute!!!❄🤍 Love That The Doggies Wanna Help & See There Gifts Too!❄ ❄
Yeah I love this!!!❄️🤍❄️ I love the santa sacks!!!❄️🤍❄️ Your outfit is so cute!!!❄️🤍❄️ Merry Christmas BEAUTIFUL!!!❄️🤍❄️🤍❄️🤍❄️🤍❄️🤍❄️🤍❄️
Alicia, what is the brand of those fridges? good idea for my kids too
and what size
Girl, you're going to be wrapping clear into the new year! lol
Oooooo, class ring! Awesome 👌 👏
You have a great memory! I would forget what's for who! Hint: my mom used to use a permanent marker to mark our gifts, so she knew who's was who's! (Anything Backstreet Boys was mine! LOL!)
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family ❤
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🧡