This Mom Is Talking About 5 Ways To Create Christmas Magic For Your Kids This Year Without Having To Spend A Lot Of Money
When money is tight, it can be stressful for parents to play Santa and check off everything on their kids’ wish lists.
No parent wants to shatter their children’s merriment and joy during the most wonderful time of the year.
So if you’re on a budget this year, you’ll be glad to know that creating a magical Christmas does not have to cost a lot of money.
Hannah (@hannahhomeeducates) on TikTok has five ways to generate some Christmas magic for your kids that don’t require you to spend any dollars.
To make the day special and different, Hannah has invented something called ‘backward day.’ This is when the family will start the day doing everything backward, such as waking up to have dinner for breakfast, taking a bath, then reading a bedtime story. Her kids always have loads of fun doing this, and they think it’s a hoot.
Another interesting little game that Hannah utilizes is a name swap. Everyone has to switch their name to someone else’s name in the family, and you must call each other by that name for the whole day.
But if you trip up more than three times, you’re out of the game! It’s harder to succeed at than you think, and it never fails to cause lots of laughter in Hannah’s family.
The third activity is to have a movie night. And not just any old movie night. You have to make this an experience.
For example, turn off the lights, grab a bunch of blankets, and snacks to make it cozy. You could even participate in the making of a pillow fort! Also, don’t forget to draw up some fake movie tickets to hand out. That’s always a big hit with the kids.
The next suggestion Hannah has is similar to Elf on the Shelf. Take any kind of doll or stuffed animal and have it cause some mischief around the house.
“So it could be it steals all your toothbrushes and leaves a ransom note, or you spilled flour on its side in the kitchen and walk footprints through it,” said Hannah.
The fourth idea involves speaking in an accent all day. Each family member can emulate a character from a film or book. And you must stay in character all day. It sounds simple, but it’s genuinely entertaining.
Finally, the last idea is to host a posh tea party. The key is to set the tone and create an environment that is more fanciful than usual.
Put on some classical music or recite poetry. Cut some food like finger sandwiches or cucumbers into different shapes. It’ll make the food seem that much more appetizing.
Christmas goes beyond gift-giving; it’s also about spending time with family. These activities are free of cost, and you’ll be making memories that your children will look back on with fondness after they are all grown up!
@thrivingwithhannah Replying to @Julietta Mc gregor Something I try and do is whenever I feel the need to spend money I think “do I need to get this or am I trying to create novelty- and if I’m creating novelty can I spend time instead of money?” Sometimes I’ll still go ahead and get whatever it was but sometimes I’ll rethink and put some creativity into it instead. I also totally get that both time and money are resources that are privileges to have ?? #christmasmagic2022 #makingchristmasmagical? #christmasideasforkids #christmasgamesideas @Hannah Home Educates
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