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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2002
Page
16
This piece defends regifting as a practical, sometimes necessary choice. It cites a Money Management International survey showing 36 percent regift in higher income groups and offers tips: keep gifts anonymous, relabel, rewrap, and ensure good condition. It argues thought counts over cost and urges thoughtful use of unwanted items.
The Detroit Free Press notes many households face tighter budgets in 2002. Parents should discuss expectations honestly with children, focusing on fewer gifts, one nice present plus smaller items, and involving kids in planning to reduce anxiety while preserving holiday joy.
Jennifer Bott suggests economical ways to share joy with kids this season. Bake together with simple baskets of favorite ingredients, choose classic board games, craft supplies, thrift store costumes, and DIY sock puppets. Emphasize time, family outings, and traditions over costly presents to avoid debt.
To ease holiday strain, be frank yet calm with children about scaled back celebrations. Suggest pare Santa lists to one item, consider handmade gifts, plan special outings, start new traditions, enjoy family games, and give to charities if possible to keep focus away from troubles.
A Knight Ridder column notes how to stretch holiday spending. It cites online resources such as Everything Christmas Consumer Federation of America Bankrate Organizetips offering tips and budgets to cut costs while giving.
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