Becoming a first-time grandma recently, along with several of my besties, has caused me pause to consider child gift-giving.
It is sooooooo easy to get carried away and spoil – especially these first ones.
So I was thinking it is time to establish the “trend” for hopefully lots more grandie gifts.
I have read several places a good rule of thumb to simplify child gift-giving is to consider four categories:
- Want
- Need
- Wear
- Read
Consider gifts in the four categories – buying one of each: One thing they want, one thing they need, one thing to wear, and one thing to read.
Well – let’s see if I can stick with this…
In the meantime, my bestie’s first grandchild turned one, so going with a fish theme (just because I thought it was fun), I made the above little T-shirt for him (to WEAR), bought him some bathtub fishing toys (I think he would WANT to play with), some socks (I’m sure his mama could say he NEEDs), and the Dr. Seuss Book “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” (to READ).
Happy Birthday Ben! I hope the years don’t continue to go as fast as this first one did!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
What an adorable idea!! I love it Jodi! I’m quite sure Ben will too. 😀
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thanks PJ! 🙂
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Darling idea!
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Another great idea from Jody!❤Hugs from the Donnellys
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glad you like Kathleen & Jack!!! ❤
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A good idea, Jodi. Once you have the theme, the items should then easier to find! I like O-Fish-Ally!
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thanks Tom!
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A great guide to gift giving!
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right?! 🙂
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What a great idea, Jodi! I hope I can remember this when I’m a Grammy.💕
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🙂
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Such a cute shirt!!! Love the idea you came up with ! A great one to pass along! For yes, it is very easy to spoil! 🙂
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Thanks C!
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Jodi – The following years will not go as fast as that last one, as they will get progressively faster. A year or two ago I said ‘Hi” to my 3lbs grand-daughter through a hole in an incubator. She is now in her 20’s! 🙂
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Oh noooo……. darn it! Gotta keep trying to cherish every single moment! So glad to hear about your good story!
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I have a good friend who does this method of gift giving for her nieces and nephew. One of her nieces asked that her “want” gift come from an expensive (aka popular) youth clothing store. Being an indulgent auntie, she obliged, but added that it also covered the “wear” category as well!! Indulgent, but savvy auntie taught an important lesson!!
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good job auntie! 🙂
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Very fun – great idea Jodi. 🙂
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thanks terry!
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Lovely presents and his most special gift will be you because your can’t beat a loving grandma ❤️
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I love your gifts and really good ideas!
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thanks lynn!
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What a fun t-shirt! Your gift-giving ideas are not only excellent, but highly useful!
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lol! thanks kathryn!
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My recent favorite baby gift is a soft handmade blanket with a fringe of ribbons. My hope is that is will become a favorite drag around, sleep with thing for the child.
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so sweet!
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I love the T-Shirt!
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Thanks Evelyn! It was so fun to make 🙂
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Jody, what a perfect give. Everything matches the theme, and that t-shirt is lovely. I would keep it forever!
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awh! thanks Cheila!
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Wonderful ideas and your shirt is so cute! 💙🐠⚓️
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Thanks Jill – it was so fun to do!
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Such a clever and creative idea Jodi!
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Thanks Jenna! It’s so fun to do do kiddie gifts again! 🙂
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Adorable shirt and gift-giving WNWR idea, I love it! You are indeed one creative lady, Jodi. 🙂
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Thanks so much donna. 😊
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What wonderful idea 💡 Jodi 💜 love the artwork too! You are truly inspiring my friend 😍
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Awh. Thanks snehal. It was so fun to do.
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This is great advice, Jodi! We sometimes get carried away as parents and grandparents. Toys are fun and can be a learning experience but can get out of control. Wearing and especially reading are great options. 😊
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Thanks George. I was excited to find this idea and am going to try to stick to it. 😉
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You are similar to my way of giving gifts to grandies! I like to stick to a theme. Your fish theme as well as the four ways gifts may meet criteria, keeps you focused and I don’t like to spoil mine either. Happy belated 1st birthday, Ben! 🐟 🐡 Your t-shirt is really awesome, Jodi!
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Thanks robin. It was fun to do too!
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