Low income Christmas WITH KIDS

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  • Опубліковано 16 гру 2024

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  • @holleyclark234
    @holleyclark234 10 днів тому +13

    Great ideas regardless of income. I love the idea of the Jesse Tree and the wrapped books every night. We celebrate advent so you can also read a Chapter out of luke every night in December leading up to Christmas. We read about the real Saint Nicholas and the true meaning of gift giving on December 5th and do candy in shoes on December 6th for Saint Nicholas Day. I really hope to teach our children that Christmas is more than about stuff but about relationships and Jesus. Thanks for your ideas.

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_  9 днів тому

      Oh yes, I've heard of reading a chapter every day but not personally done it yet. Love that so much!!

  • @Shelfaroundthecorner
    @Shelfaroundthecorner 9 днів тому +6

    I think wrapping the books you already have is great because young children do like new, novel things but they also love the familiar! If they like something, they will ask for it over and over again. I put some familiar items in my baby’s Easter basket and he loved recognizing them!

  • @TheFamilyCapsule
    @TheFamilyCapsule 8 днів тому +6

    Oh gawd she said “90s vintage”I think I just realized I’m old 😮

  • @janetmorgan9728
    @janetmorgan9728 10 днів тому +5

    I so agree about making sure there is decor in the little one's rooms! They love it so much❤. we always have little dollar tree christmas trees with cheep little strings of fairy lights that act as night lights in the kids rooms during the season. They love that they can decorate them as they like and make little ornaments for them and rearrange as they please!

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_  9 днів тому

      Love that! So special!

    • @christines2787
      @christines2787 7 днів тому

      We made a paper Christmas tree out of construction paper and put it in the hall. We cut out ornaments in different shapes and our daughter spent hours decorating it over and over. We put 24 "gifts" under it, also on the wall, and she removed one each night. They always had the name of the book we would read at bedtime, and a snack coupon for a cookie, or eggnog, popcorn whatever.
      She played with that tree until Easter.

  • @friendlyfeathers7641
    @friendlyfeathers7641 8 днів тому +5

    Excellent idea with wrapping thee books. I wish that had occurred to me 30 years ago !😂

  • @mamajessiej
    @mamajessiej 11 днів тому +5

    I love their room decor! I agree. Christmas is so fun to go big with decor :)

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_  9 днів тому +2

      Thank you! Their excitement makes it all worth it ❤️

  • @Cookingwithapril
    @Cookingwithapril 6 днів тому +1

    I love the ideas that you have. I am new to your channel. Also now a new friend. Can’t wait to see more of your videos. ❤❤❤

  • @user-qh5ic7hy7p
    @user-qh5ic7hy7p 4 дні тому

    Lovely ideas! My girls love hot cocoa. I make it by the mug full. I mix 1 T cocoa with 2 T sugar, pinch of salt , 1/4 t vanilla ( or leave it out if you don't have it) with a few tablespoons of hot water to make a smooth chocolate syrup. Add 1 cup of hot milk and stir and enjoy! 🎄🎄🎄

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_  4 дні тому +1

      Thank you so much for this recipe! We will have to try it soon ☕️❄️

  • @sarahthompson7851
    @sarahthompson7851 3 дні тому

    You’ve inspired me to make a hot cocoa bar! I’m so enjoying it!

  • @brendahowell5946
    @brendahowell5946 10 днів тому +5

    Have two aprons when you bake or cook with the girls . They will have one to treasure with all the memories of baking with you for years to come

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_  9 днів тому +1

      I love that idea! Such a sweet sentiment. ❤️

    • @bn5202
      @bn5202 7 днів тому

      A thought....
      Every year when you bake with your kids....hand write a copy of the recipes for each child..... , and find a new treat each year to try....put the recipes in a photo album with pics of you all baking together sprinkled throughout.....then when theyre older and starting out on their own give them each an album❤

  • @thesearethedays9398
    @thesearethedays9398 5 днів тому

    God bless you and your family this Christmas ❤

  • @brendahowell5946
    @brendahowell5946 10 днів тому +7

    This is what kids will remember! Not needless toys Memories are priceless

  • @inacecilia
    @inacecilia 10 днів тому +1

    We do the wrapped books too! I loved everything you said. It’s so true: it’s the little things and the simple moments spending time together that matter. Your girls are being taught at an early age, so it will definitely continue to bear fruits as they get older!

  • @thelifeofgrandmaoffour7315
    @thelifeofgrandmaoffour7315 2 дні тому

    Love how you incorporate Jesus into your kids and platform ❤ imnow your new subscriber ...thank you for sharing these lovely ideas😇🫶

  • @kelseydonohoo8714
    @kelseydonohoo8714 5 днів тому

    If only everyone utilized these ideas consumerism wouldn’t be as big of a problem

  • @AstronomicalLearners
    @AstronomicalLearners 10 днів тому +1

    Yup this is me this year. Low income. High quality

  • @PrincessKryssiQT
    @PrincessKryssiQT 8 днів тому

    Love this. Just something of interest for those of you who celebrate Advent and who have kids and want to have safe candles, they make battery flameless Advent candles for Advent wreaths.

  • @Bridget-k9b
    @Bridget-k9b 9 днів тому +1

    Hello, Megan nice video, I’am one of your new subscriber’s!🫶🏽✨🌻

  • @Jss766
    @Jss766 4 дні тому

    We give our child a bible book along with stocking on Christmas eve. We don't do santa.

  • @galegreen3203
    @galegreen3203 10 днів тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @Yarnfairy87
    @Yarnfairy87 8 днів тому +2

    Oh my God. Grandma at heart, vintage 90s! The 90s for me doesn't say Grandma to me! I was born late 80s, so 70s av earlier says Grandma for me. I mean, I'm Grandma at heart too, but 90s says childhood for me. I just felt so old when you said that. 😂 Oh lord. I'm that age now. Oh well. I'm still watching your video, but I love it! We're one income and I'm trying to figure out how to make Christmas big without spending a ton. Thanks!❤

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_  8 днів тому +1

      Hahaha this made me laugh! I was born in '94 so it kinda says childhood for me too. Apparently the kids call that vintage these days though 🤣🤣 either way, I love it!!

  • @carolineholly7996
    @carolineholly7996 9 днів тому +2

    Did I miss the video where you put the girls in the same room again?

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_  9 днів тому +3

      No! But I love that you've been here long enough to remember my previous effort 😅 this is a slow process of moving our 2 year old to a big girl bed. She still has the crib in her own room but is playing around with "slumber parties" in here.. I'm hoping it will stick this time!! 🙏

  • @theluckydandelion
    @theluckydandelion 9 днів тому

    My baby watched this video with me and can't stop smiling at your face. 🥹 She really likes watching you!

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_  9 днів тому +1

      How sweet! Bring on all the baby viewers 💗🥰