The overload of plastic and garbage can be overwhelming on Christmas morning and let’s face it, do you REALLY need more STUFF? Or do your kids?
Here are 4 ways you can minimize the consumer overload and enjoy more time as a Family.
25 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar
Yes, I know, there are some great advent calendars out there with some delicious treats and plastic toys. But creating magical moments and memories is really what you want to be able to look back upon and you never know what fun you may actually have in creating them! This 25 Days of Christmas Activity Advent Calendar you can customize to your own families needs and it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. You choose the activities a head of time and every morning there is a new activity, outing or experience for you to enjoy with your family.
Try something new!
Always wanted to learn to ski but never had a chance? What about the brand new museum that has opened up in your city? Giving the gift of “experiences” enables children to participate in an activity that they may not of had the chance to do. Movie tickets, swim pass to the local pool, dance lessons or date I say a new musical instrument, can all enrich a child's life without adding the burden of more stuff.
Subscriptions
There are some amazing subscription programs for children. They absolutely love getting mail every month and getting them a subscription to something that is educational AND fun is a win-win!
Check out these amazing subscription options:
Hands On!
Get crafty, dig for dinosaur bones, watch a volcano explode or make your own wind chimes. There are so many amazing kits that will allow your child to experiment hands on making and playing with something that will not only be fun but also educational. We love all the hands on experiential activities that Tag Along Toys offers.
Join in on a more experiential and mindful Holiday Season with less stuff that only lasts for a few moments of enjoyment!
Jewellery
We absolutely love these precious malas from MalaRae. These are precious gemstones that you can also have custom made if there is a special event or meaning you would like to celebrate. Whether they are used for meditation or to begin to introduce the energy of gemstones this is a gift that will be loved by all! Use code “amandad” and receive 15% off your order!
This is THE perfect gift for the elementary school child in your life. This journal has stories, poems, writing prompts and is an amazing guided journal that encourages positive mindset and growth. This journal is broken down in to 26 weeks making it extremely manageable for your child to work through for the year with different topics and themes.
Hoping your Holiday Season is full of cheer and MINDFULNESS!