I spoil a bit more than I should.

Christmas $10 limit. This year I did a puzzle each (chunky wood ones for younger & jigsaw wood for older), last year princess dolls or action figures for older kids and some baby toys for baby.

Bdays $20 limit. Something that interests them and usually a book with it. I have 2 one year olds turning 2 this month and I got them both a whale bubble machine with extra paw patrol themed bubbles.

Easter I give them a $1-$2 activity pack. I used to do a sand bucket with bubbles and chalk but decided not to spend that much anymore.

Halloween I give some snack bags with pretzels, a juice box, maybe a rice crispy bar or playdough.

Valentine's I do some kind of Valentine for each. I did juice box robots last year and applesauce pouches this year.

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