Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2805: What I'm Getting My Kids for Christmas by Rose Lounsbury on Meaningful Gifts
Nov 20, 2025
Explore the magic of holiday gift-giving with a minimalist twist. Learn how to celebrate Christmas with meaningful experiences rather than excess. Discover the one big, two small gift rule that balances generosity and simplicity. Hear about creative stocking stuffer ideas that are both fun and useful. A family cruise as a special reward? Yes, please! Embrace the joy of intentional holiday traditions while moving beyond competitive giving. Get inspired to craft a Christmas that truly resonates with your family.
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What The Kids Actually Got
- Rose Lounsbury describes the exact gifts her kids received, including stockings and a one-big-two-small rule.
- She also gifted a large experience — a cruise they’ll take in February, revealed via a scavenger hunt.
Stocking Stuffers: Useful Or Consumable
- Fill stockings with useful or consumable items to avoid clutter.
- Rose lists socks, underwear, sharpies, candy, and Lego minifigures as examples.
Turning A Big Goal Into A Gift
- Rose recounts giving a major experience gift (a cruise) tied to paying off their house.
- She turned the planned vacation into a scavenger hunt gift that excited her son Reese.