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Since the folks at Money Management International are givers, we wanted to share some of our thoughts about holiday gifting.In addition to gifting, we’ll cover a variety of ways consumers can keep their budgets (and sanity!) in tact. We also invite you to share your thoughts, opinions, and ideas about holiday spending.

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Tis the season for giving, not getting!

Posted by Tanisha Warner on 12/16/2008

There is an interesting discussion and contest occurring on GreatSchools.net where parents are sharing stories about teaching kids the importance of giving for a chance to win $500 for their child?s school. I?m sure if you were to ask any kid, under the age of ten, what the holidays mean to them they will go on and on about all the great gifts and holiday treats they expect to receive this year. For children, we?ve officially entered the season of ?getting? not ?giving.?

Consider shaking up your gift-giving tradition this year with the kids in your family. Instead of spoiling them with a bunch of new toys, video games, and a bunch of other stuff they may not remember or appreciate this time next year, consider a few of the following and give them the gift of opportunity to become a giver:

?Encourage them to regift one gift to charity or to a friend or another family member.

?Encourage them to gift some of their time to help with things such as a few hours of yard work for a neighbor, or laundry for a busy mom.

?Replace one of their gifts for money or a gift card to be used on a gift for someone else.

?Encourage them to spend time out from watching TV or playing video games to create homemade gifts for friends.

There are many things parents can do to teach their children the importance of giving. The most important is to lead by example, not just during the holidays, but all year long.

8 Comments on this post. Add your own.

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Comment: juni a. | arlington

Posted: 12/1/2009

MY GOODNESS, I HAVE BEEN REGIFTING FOR 50 YRS. STARTED BECAUSE WE DID NOT HAVE AND COULD NOT AFORD CHRISTMAS AND IT JUST TOOK ON ALIFE OF IT'S OWN, AND I ALSO BUY NEW OR GENTLY USED STUFF AT YARD SALES, GOT SOME REALLY NICE STUFF. SO DON'T BE ASHAMED , IT'S FUN AND COST EFFECTIVE.

Comment: EDNA | MT. BEYNEL PA.

Posted: 10/27/2009

Regifting is no big deal, even if you accidentally return it. You received something you didn't want, for whatever reason, and you're passing it on to someone who can possibly use it. Eventually, it will find a home.

Comment: Jan C. | Sonora

Posted: 9/13/2009

When you get to the end, when Robin guesses the answer, you shouldn't put 'was i right? i told you i was really good' or what ever.
Reason #1-it hurts people's feelings if they discover that you get their thoughts right and you boast.
Reason #2- sometimes, maybe less likely, but still happens, you will get it wrong. So, boo-hoo to Robin!

Comment: Catherine D. | Parkville

Posted: 9/10/2009

I got the ultimate re-gifter give away when I opened a birthday present that still had bits of Christmas wrapping paper stuck to the box. The sender obviously didn't see it when she wrapped my birthday present. Oh well, it's the thought that counts, right?!

Comment: Lynn S. | Moreno Valley

Posted: 9/9/2009

Buy Gifts online at www.HomeHighlights.net or better yet just buy them a gift card and save yourself the trouble. Gift Cards available in $25 and $50 increments on www.HomeHighlights.net

Comment: Alicia Y. | Thayer

Posted: 6/25/2009

When I got some ugly slippers from my mom, I decided to regift them.Little did I know that they went to the same person.

Comment: ferry

Posted: 3/28/2009

Well I received four jackets from my sister four years in a row during Christmas time. I did not tell her what I did with the jackets. I sold them on Ebay and received over $100. You know what I did. I bought something nice for my self.

Merry Christmas

Comment: Kevin

Posted: 12/25/2008

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