What did you get your DCKS for Christmas this year?

[TwinKristi]

I borrowed someone idea from here and did a set for each kid. They will either get the "If you give a mouse a cookie..." book and a set of Christmas cookies cutters and bag of sugar cookie mix or they will get "If you give a moose a muffin.." and get a muffin tin and a bag of muffin mix. I have a set of siblings so I did both so they won't get the exact same thing. I might also put some Christmas candy in there or a coloring book but not sure.

That's super cute!!! I may copy that idea in the future!!

[Leanna]

Usually I do one gift for each child ($5-$10 each). This year I decided to fill a stocking with a few small gifts for each kid. They include Hotwheels, play dough, Tadoodle markers, stickers, nail polish, small toys, crayons, nice Gerber underwear (for my two that will start potty training after the holidayshappyface), bathtub tints, hair doodads, etc. etc.

I love the "If You Give a Mouse/Moose a Cookie/Muffin" idea... may steal that for next year!

[snbauser]

Oh and I don't do parent gifts. Instead I host a spaghetti dinner for the families. This years is tonight. I tell them it is my gift to them during this crazy holiday season. It's always a Friday night and they don't worry about picking up kids on time. Instead they will just show up at 5:30 and we will eat sometime between 5:30 and 6. It is a chance for them to sit and relax and meet/talk to the other parents and a night where they don't need to rush home from work and worry about dinner. I take care of the kids with their food and an activity while the parents eat.

[countrymom]

nothing yet. I will be shopping this weekend.

[AcornMama]

Mine are getting a Dr. Seuss book (The Foot Book) because that's been the most requested and enjoyed book we've read together. And because Barnes and Noble has Dr. Seuss books for buy 2, get the 3rd free.

I may add a sweet treat of some sort to it, but I may not. And I'll probably bake something for parents, because I make homemade goodies for the neighbors anyway, so it's not a lot of extra work.

[Lianne]

Mine are getting a board book with the Jingle Bells song/story and a sock monkey that a fellow daycare provider makes.

[Soccermom]

I borrowed someone idea from here and did a set for each kid. They will either get the "If you give a mouse a cookie..." book and a set of Christmas cookies cutters and bag of sugar cookie mix or they will get "If you give a moose a muffin.." and get a muffin tin and a bag of muffin mix. I have a set of siblings so I did both so they won't get the exact same thing. I might also put some Christmas candy in there or a coloring book but not sure.

Cute!! What a great idea

[MotherNature]

Picked them up some hand sewn fair trade stuffed animals made by HIV+ people in Africa. Our church does an alternative Christmas sale/Advent festival thing. We have Global Gifts & local artisans come out, we sell donated trinkets, knickknacks, jewelry, etc to benefit the Green team at church, set up free craft stations to make stuff like soup mixes and cocoa cones. Then lots of chili and stuff..Free to the public. So, one kid is getting an elephant, and one is getting a giraffe. They're adorable. Gotta get a couple little stockings from Dollar Tree to put them in and maybe a little snack..though one is an infant, so something she can eat like little organic puff snacks..

[Josiegirl]

Loving so many of your awesome ideas! Too late for this year but will definitely keep it in my favorites for next year!
I got each child a book and something that they enjoy playing with. For instance, my 19 mo I got a tea party set and a First Tea Party book. Another one I bought an Ice Cream set and Mo Willems book Should I Share My Ice Cream. Another will be getting a My Little Pony set plus MLP book. Another is getting a big Princess floor puzzle and a princess geared book.

One year I did the tied fleece blankets and gave them each a book to go with it. They loved them!

[Denise]

For online deals keep an eye on www.fatwallet.com or www.slickdeals.com. I pick up most of my holiday gifts for family, friends, nieces and nephews from one of these sites. Sometimes you can hit extremely fantastic deals. I start early in the year and check each day so I can get some of the best deals. For instance, I was able to purchase my teenage daughter a sterling silver and diamond chip diamond cut necklace (originally priced well over $150) for only $49.99 from Zales online. She loved it. I was also able to purchase a Cuisinart Fajita outdoor Grill pan with wood tray (originally $50) for only $9.99. Everyone in the family grills so I purchased multiples.